Aftermarket electric tailgate installation

2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON
30,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMIRAMSIS03
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i don't have electric tailgate on my vehicle. i am planning to add one aftermarket.

https://ko.aliexpress.com/item/32906720211.html

They have tutorial video as well.
my only concern is in my original switch i don't have the button for opening tailgate.

if i buy the full switch assembly online will the aftermarket tailgate work with the same original wiring harness or not. i don't want to add the aftermarket switch inside the car as it requires another drilling.
has anyone tried this?

https://ko.aliexpress.com/item/33023469814.html?spm=a2g12.12010612.8148356.7.1ede7ea2yW7Lga

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Feb 18, 2020 at 2:48 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The aftermarket tailgate will not work with the factory system at all. It will be a separate system totally independent from the factory harness and controlled by the wiring provided.

A switch will be required to make it work for your van.

Roy
Feb 18, 2020 at 2:59 AM
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