Pop and Lock PL8521 Power Tailgate Install (2012 Tacoma)

I ordered mine today. Looking forward to getting this installed this week. What a great upgrade.

 

I've had mine for 2 years and some change now and I haven't had any issues. Just added some grease as maintenance to keep it nice and smooth. I do plan on getting the Pop and Lock with both the remote lock/unlock and key lock/unlock combo. I wonder if I can just change the handle out without redoing the wires...

 

Hey guys, I'm having a tough time locating the grommet under the passenger seat in 2015 Access Cab. I don't see any wiring at all under the vehicle on the passenger side... Has anyone had this issue?

 

You're not looking for wiring. Look for a black circular piece of rubber. Then pop it out, slide wires through, then run them up in the space under the door jam plastic.

 

Found it and everything is working perfectly! super easy install hardest part for me was finding that damn grommet..

 

Just installed my P&L today from these instruction, and it was cake. Instructions in the box were less helpful. Installed an OEM tailgate handle with backup camera, put the P&L on it, and it worked beautifully.
P&L instructions (and some YouTube video) say to run wires through engine compartment, so I had my hood open. Your key fob lock function will not work with the hood open! Once I closed my hood I also had to swap leads in the tailgate to get it locking and unlocking with the correct buttons.

 

Installation a breeze up to wiring, 2009 AC trying to get power from passengers side pinkish red/black and blue/black no workie tried these wires under b pillar cover also used 9v to check solenoid it works fine

 

It does not mater if wire on Passenger side or drivers side as long as you don't connect to drivers door it will take 2 clicks to open. I wired mine on drivers side to rear door on 2015 DCSB SP 4X4. Works great. I think the only time it would matter is in AC or RC where there is not a back door lock circuit on the drivers side.

 

Here is a link to the Video I watched to figure out how to do mine. Good luck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0TDgh0ug9k

 

OK I think "sbechtold" on page 14 has this covered, I was trying to tap into the wires under the right b pillar. I should go under the kick panel, i'll try that tomorrow.

 

easy peasy. Did mine today, along with some bed lights.

 

I did a write-up on a 2012 DBL Cab 4x4 here, with a support bracket.

 

8521 update install 2015 Doublecab

Today I installed my 8521 Pop & Lock. That's the one with no key, just the electric operation from the keyfob. I had seen all the reviews and had intended to buy the $17 add-on plate that secures it to a second bolt, but I'm kind of a hands on guy, so I decided to make my own using a Simpson StrongTie galvanized flat strap. This strap has multiple holes, but did need one additional hole drilled, a small notch cut, and a couple of bends to match it to the opposite side handle mount. Nothing against the $17 item, it appears to be just as strong as the one I made and worth the money if you don't want to make yourt own.

That done, the wire followed the camera wire to under the bumper, where both the camera and P&L connectors would be conveniently together should I need to remove the tailgate. Using the zip ties provided with the P&L, secure the wire to the passenger side cable harness running forward. I advise to use extra zip ties to keep it snug up to that harness all the way, as you don't want it anywhere near the exhaust pipe or muffler.

A couple of other instructional videos show the wire going up to the engine compartment. Don't go there, much simpler to go up under the front passenger seat, the forward of the two rubber plugs near the B pillar. Use a 1'4" drill to make a fairly smooth hole in that plug, and run under the mat to the harness located just under the sill protector.

The three pictures illustrate: locked, unlocked, and handle pulled positions.

 

Nice job...... Did my bracket give you the idea?

Great to see DIY'ers at work.

Jesse

 

What is this $17 piece you speak of?

 

Coincidentally, the post just above and also just below mine, by tacomaTruckParts has that bracket. An enteprenuer with a good product deserving of a plug.


Jesse, having just taken delivery of my taco, I hadn't seen inside the tailgate until a couple days ago, but knew of the need for a bracket from a post complaining about the problem. The need designs the bracket, your bracket confirmed the design, so yes, and I thank you for that!

 

im assuming theres no reason why this

$105 pl8521 pop & lock – power tailgate lock for toyota tacoma, fits models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)

pl8521 shouldnt work on a 2015 correct?

edit: found my answer..lol

 

I read this thread before I got mine delivered. It took me all of 30 minutes to install. Literally didn't touch the instructions that came with it thanks to this thread. Mine also came with the black sponge material already attached; also the locking mechanism was greased. The noise that it makes when it actuates doesn't bother me at all. I just got it for piece of mind that my bed extender wouldn't get stolen. Thanks for all the instructions...piece of cake!!

 

Installed my P&L today. It was easy. I ran my wiring just like the instructions said. Went to the drivers side Pillar "B" and connected the blue wire to the blue/black. The green wire to the blue/pink. No problems or switching wires around. The instructions say a blue/white wire, there is no blue/white wire on 2007 Tacoma.