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Originally posted by Bowcop
Why would they do that?
Why would they do that?
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From: I'm lost somewhere in NJ -- can someone please find me?!?!?!?
I had the same exact tailgate lock problem. It would often, but not always, lock itself. I could close the tailgate (unlocked), go to open it back up immediately without moving the truck, and it would be locked. It didn't bother me too much because I liked the idea of keeping the tailgate locked, and this forced the habbit on me. I brought it in under warantee when I was getting some other issues addressed -- the idiots hit me with the "could not duplicate customer's problem, so it works fine" excuse. I cried BS and had them call out a tech. Look, idiot, close it a couple times unlocked, and it will lock itself. Sometimes one closing doesn't cut it, so try closing it a few times. Sure enough, the problem was duplicated on the 3rd shot.
I can't remember what the repair involved, but I remember at the time doing some research on the issue -- it may have been on this board, too. Something about an O-ring I believe? Try running a search on the SD forum.
I can't remember what the repair involved, but I remember at the time doing some research on the issue -- it may have been on this board, too. Something about an O-ring I believe? Try running a search on the SD forum.
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From: VA/NH
Is it possible your tail gate also has a power lock like a door? I've heard of it aftermarket, but I'm not sure about from the factory. If it has an electric lock and it's tied to your door locks, I've heard some guys complain about the truck automatically locking the doors when you put it in drive. Maybe that's whats happening....
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From: I'm lost somewhere in NJ -- can someone please find me?!?!?!?
As of 2003, the tailgate does not come with a factory electronic lock. If it has changed since, I'm not aware of it.
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I have a power tailgate lock from Bulldog Security. It is simply a power lock motor that blocks the internal mechanism from working. A key won't unlock it if it is locked... has to be the power lock switch.
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Originally posted by nafzimo
I have a power tailgate lock from Bulldog Security. It is simply a power lock motor that blocks the internal mechanism from working. A key won't unlock it if it is locked... has to be the power lock switch.
I have a power tailgate lock from Bulldog Security. It is simply a power lock motor that blocks the internal mechanism from working. A key won't unlock it if it is locked... has to be the power lock switch.
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