BUYER BEWARE: 3rd Gen Plug-N-Play Tailgate Bolt-N-Lock & Tailgate Bolt-N-Open

i need more cowbell !

 

Yeah it looks like it is.
I'll open it back up. Seems like on the unlock its pulling a little hard. I probably need to add some play by making my actuating arm a hair longer. It was a tight when I clipped it in place. Little longer on the rod would most likely fix that. Good eye. Gracious

 

i could not see it.....sounds good ....cant wait

 

Dang that list is long :O

 

like a rabbit.....keeps on multiplying

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pm4mvta9m9h4o20/20190307_190317.mp4?dl=0
Best yet.
So I was right I had bent it a little short and it was pulling just a hair further than necessary so that was the minor flex. Easy adjustment.

Since I was in there I added some thick rubber to deaden the sound a hair. Sounds pretty good.

Fun fact if you start working on this and unlock it with the fob it will relock after 60 seconds (depending on setting) watch your fingers. This can be disabled via entune in the vehicle customization screen if you dont want it.
Already seen some guys lock thier keys under the tonneau this way. Pro tip if this happens you can cut and jump the wires you run under the truck to a 12 volt source to actuate the lock if you absolutely had to.

 

Yes when adjusting you want it to be right in the middle “throw” of the actuator. If you extend the actuator all the way IN or OUT and attach, it will flex because the throw is greater than the lever on the tailgate

 

Good point. It was only off by a millimeter or two. Little trial and error for everyone installing these.

 

I need this....please add me to the list...only need the wiring harness

 

thats perfect sound....sound better....no cow bells needed now....hahahaha

 

well after thinking about it, can't you just open the tonneau while doing this.....might not need to adjust settings.....

 

Add me to the list, full kit!
@KTJO 4x4

 

Its actually really quite outside. My beeps are set on medium and I pressed the button about 20 feet away at the gas station and couldn't hear it over the beeps. Standing next to the truck at the pumps I had to really focus to hear it over the beeps and the doors. Couldnt hear it all if it was a closer tone. It's more of a thud than the doors are a click.

my tonneau will only open from the tailgate if it's open.

 

I think I saw someone ask but didn't remember seeing a solid answer, using this PNP harness does NOT affect the passenger door handle mod correct? Those wires for the passenger door handle mod plug into a different set of pin connectors on the passenger side, right?

 

yes....while working on the lock, open the cover was what i meant

 

please add a note in the install instructions for this variable......or maybe tell us how to install the rod and show pic.......not trying to tell you what to do....i know instructions will be great....thanks to you too for all your efforts as well

 

I just bent mine a little short. There was no slack. If you follow them and bend where you mark the bar you wont have this problem. I bent mine too tight. I'll be available to everyone if they need tech assistance via PM or here.

 

you da'man....thanks

 

Idk if that's why pop lock has that weird ratchet style bracket but that's a good point. If the throw for the actuator is (for lack of argument) 1" but the travel on the plastic lock is 1/2 that could cause early stress to the plastic / other components

 

Add that to the instructions, if it's possible, bend first then drill? Depending on which position the actuator is in, push /pull