Pop Lock, locking tailgate... Anyone experiencing any problems?

I have the codeable key version. It does not open as easily as OEM. OEM I could open with 1 hand. The Pop and lock, I need to push in the tailgate with 1 hand, while I pull the handle. I have not used the lock feature yet....

 

Now I am having second thoughts LOL... is this the part #??

$107 PL8521 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)

PL8521..

 

Same thing here, the first one I installed broke within a few week, opening the tailgate with one hand. I definitely need to push the tailgate with one hand and pull the handle with other, the replacement has lasted over a year now.

 

The tailgate strikers are adjustable

 

Don't tell...

 

By relocating the strikes it doesn't pull/hold the tailgate in properly when using a gasket seal.

 

ok

 

I bought my Pop a Lock on Amazon - had a failure at a year on the lock and they replaced it once I sent them my invoice. The codable locks are balky- keep them lubed and don't be too forceful with the mechanism. Overall I'm satisfied and will replace it with the same part if/when it fails again.

 

I have the codeable one and it works good. I find it's easier to open if I push the tailgate in with one hand and pull on the handle with the other. Doing that also puts less strain on the inside mechanism.

 

Got mine 6 years ago (PL5300 with its own small keys). No problems except 2 years ago the mechanism was sticking in the unlatched position. Sprayed some white lithium grease on the mechanism and it's been working smoothly since. I spray the lock cylinder with teflon lube before each winter, the same time I do the UCA uniballs.

 

You know, I don't know. I bought it from a forum member so I can't look back on Amazon and the packaging is long gone. Sorry man.

 

Have my codeable pop n lock for over a year now. No issues

 

I had the same problem with mine after a bit it stopped working. Complained to POP N Lock and to them on the vendor site on TW. After about 5 to 6 emails to them. They sent me a new one free. I had the

$94 PL5400 Black Manual Tailgate Lock with Bolt Codeable Technology for Toyota Tacoma

PL5400 that uses the truck key to open and lock. They will take care of you if you keep on them.

 

Poor try at sarcasm, LOL. Please enlighten me.

 

I actually just installed the BOLT lock, it's not too bad - the instructions (at least for the conversion kit) were pretty detailed. As far as 3 days ago since it was installed I've checked it numerous times locking and unlocking and it seems to work fine for now. All you need is a little flick to lock or unlock it

Oh and also I've had my pop&lock installed since 2014 and the only hiccup I've had was when someone sprayed superglue in my lock

 

I've had my pop and lock for 4 years ago and I've been debating of going back to my OEM handle since I'm scared the handle won't turn one day and I have a bakflip.

Also, the handle has gotten very discolored and every time I unlock and use the handle it feels like it's going to break off.

 

I have the power one and it works great. It's a tad louder than I wanted it to be but I'll live.

 

How did you get it unlocked?

 

I usually insert key and turn

 

Have that one in my tailgate. Works great.