I have had a home made indicator (buzzer) to alert me that it is open. 
Tailgate-Open Indicator?
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Tailgate-Open Indicator?
I've got a tonneau cover and can't see when the tailgate is open. I try and make it a habit to walk around the back of the truck before I drive it anyway - but I don't every time.
Is there an indicator you can get for the tailgate? Maybe wired into the existing door-open indicator?
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Steemer
2006 W14 XTR
Is there an indicator you can get for the tailgate? Maybe wired into the existing door-open indicator?
Thanks,
Steemer
2006 W14 XTR
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Deereman,
Interesting...
Never had that problem yet and it's been through 3 winters so far and I typically open and close mine on a weekly basis when it's cold out.
Maybe it needs an adjustment of the latching mechinism?
Doug
Interesting...
Never had that problem yet and it's been through 3 winters so far and I typically open and close mine on a weekly basis when it's cold out.
Maybe it needs an adjustment of the latching mechinism?
Doug
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If you have reverse aid sensors they will stay solid if the gate is down. If you are having issues with it staying latched in cold weather take it to the dealer to have it fixed that is not correct. These vehicles are put through extreme temperature test and it should all work regardless of how hot or cold it is.
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It has nothing to do with cold weather and it stays closed and latched. I just can't see it. I drove to work the other day with it open. My son had opened it to get his hockey bag out the night before and forgot to close it. CHIEF4OAL - any details on your idea?
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Originally Posted by Steemer
It has nothing to do with cold weather and it stays closed and latched. I just can't see it. I drove to work the other day with it open. My son had opened it to get his hockey bag out the night before and forgot to close it. CHIEF4OAL - any details on your idea?
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Originally Posted by triple8
If you have reverse aid sensors they will stay solid if the gate is down.
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