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Rear Hatch Swap Electrical Question

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LI_Dave

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Due to a botched rear window replacement when the car was relatively new my 2013 developed rust around the window. I found a replacement hatch the same color and I'm in the process of swapping it.

One thing I wanted to verify was that there were no CAN bus electronics on the hatch that needed to be mated to the car. If necessary I could swap an of the electrical parts but if I can just leave the new hatch as is, it will be a lot easier.

Appreciate any guidance.

Dave
 
zrickety

zrickety

The Fixer
You may throw a code for the lights, the backup lights especially.
 
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LI_Dave

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OK, is that for sure or a hunch? :) I honestly was most concerned about the lock mechanism. Lights I did not expect to be CAN bus. I could of course swap out the light assemblies between the two hatches.

Hoping somebody would have some concrete go or no/go on this.

Dave
 
zrickety

zrickety

The Fixer
Sorry I misread your first post. I though you were asking if the wires had to be hooked up. There is no special coding or adaptation for the hatch. You should be fine.
 
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LI_Dave

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...and I've got tire pressure and stability control lights. Is this just because I had the battery disconnected for a few days? Maybe it needs a drive cycle? Everything else seems to work.
 
zrickety

zrickety

The Fixer
Yes, once you start driving all those lights will go out.
 
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