Tailgate not releasing
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Tuned
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From: Marietta, GA
Tailgate not releasing
It's been a helluva week with our weather. A lot of rain and hail like I haven't seen in a long time. There was no damage to the finish of my truck from the hail which surprised me. This thing is built well.
Anyway, I tried to open my tailgate today and it would not release. I tried all 3 ways to open the tailgate - the cabin switch, the key fob and the button on the tailgate with no luck. On the off chance the truck needed to be rebooted I disconnected both batteries, which didn't help. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Anyway, I tried to open my tailgate today and it would not release. I tried all 3 ways to open the tailgate - the cabin switch, the key fob and the button on the tailgate with no luck. On the off chance the truck needed to be rebooted I disconnected both batteries, which didn't help. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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I had a similar issue with my electric release. I was able to open it if I kept pressure on the tailgate and pushed the release button. I took it to the dealer and they adjusted the tailgate; I'm not sure what was adjusted. I have not had a problem since.
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I had the same problem yesterday. The top rubber tailgate bumpers may be backwards. I turned mine around and it fixed it
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Thanks for the suggestions! I had to go out of town this morning, but I will try your suggestions when I get home Monday.
When I press the button on the tailgate I hear no noise, however when I press the gate release button in the cabin I do hear a solenoid switch.
Could I have inadvertently locked the gate when I made changes in forscan?
When I press the button on the tailgate I hear no noise, however when I press the gate release button in the cabin I do hear a solenoid switch.
Could I have inadvertently locked the gate when I made changes in forscan?
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Tuned
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I checked the fuse and it is good.
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Tuned
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Thanks, tried that. I will take it to the dealer on Wednesday for them to check out.
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When I press the gate release button on the tailgate the brake lights flash. I hadn't noticed that before.