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Tacoma Tailgate Lock/Unlock Actuator

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Freddy99, Jul 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM.

  1. Jul 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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    Hello! I was wondering if anyone has ran into the issue of their oem remote unlock/lock tailgate breaking . I’ve had my truck since the end of 2020 and my oem actuator gave out recently . I was hoping if anyone knew where I could buy the same actuator instead of having to buy a completely brand new tailgate lock/unlock kit . Thank you! Here’s a picture of the actuator that gave out on me .

    43979D5E-2031-4E8F-A590-904298559BDB.jpg
     
    Freddy99, Jul 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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    airforceb2cc, Jul 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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    I haven't seen the actuator assembly for sale by itself. I searched for the part number printed on it a-7rx9-h953-aaxx but found nothing but full kits.

    Can it be repaired? Do you have the part that broke off?
     
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    I’ve been having the same issue thanks for the info!
     
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    I don't see any indication of a broken off part in the picture - looks intact to me.
    Toyota part numbers seem to be only 10 digits long.
    This might be the company that manufactures it:
    Latch-Release-Linear-Actuator.pdf
     
    Toycoma2021, Jul 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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    It looked like the mounting plate was missing.
    OEM-Actuator copy.jpg
     
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    It just stopped working , there’s nothing that could’ve broken it . Like I said I guess after 5 years it just gave up
     
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    Not included in the picture but I did take it off in order to take off the actuator. I had to take it off because I wasn’t able to open up my tailgate anymore because it completely froze in place
     
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    Mine quit working recently. Just been too lazy to take it to the dealer to see why. Interested in what you find out.
     
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    I have a Pop N Lock, not OEM; but mine quit on me once. My kit had fuses in the wiring that blew (no idea why). I replaced the fuses and have been good ever since (2+ years ago now). Have you checked fuses (if applicable - although I can't imagine that it wouldn't have fuses) for the OEM yet?
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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    FYI. The OEM (e.g distributor installed) actuators can be different by region. Just went thru the “find the right part version” issue on my gulf states region ‘23 (see below).

    You can buy just the actuator from the dealer for less than $100. My failing actuator would only move about a 1/4 inch when the tailgate was unlocked remotely.

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