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

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  • LOCK INFORMATION & FEATURES: The Toyota Tacoma Power Tailgate Lock (PL8521) fits 2005 - 2015 models. This lock works with the OEM handle, works with or without a camera. It automatically locks the tailgate when power doors are locked and mounts inside the tailgate to ensure it is hidden from sight.
  • LOCK BENEFITS: This easy do-it-yourself truck tailgate installation and tamper proof design will help prevent your tailgate and contents from being stolen. Since there is no drilling required, it will while still maintaining the truck factory OEM look.
  • TRUSTED SECURITY: Pop & Lock provides the aftermarket price on truck accessories with reliable products for your automotive and truck adventures on and off the road. Through continuous improvement, we work to meet our customer’s expectations while never sacrificing quality.
  • WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING: A customer shared that this Toyota Tacoma Power Tailgate Lock has easy installation, with accurate instructions. (July 2021)
  • FOR BEST RESULTS: Pop & Lock is made in the USA and are the industry leaders in aftermarket tailgate lock solutions for pick-up trucks. For best results when you have a crew cab with an 8-ft. bed, a PL9510 is required on all power locks. We also offer a Toyota Tacoma Codeable Conversion Kit.
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2005 – 2015 Toyota Tacoma Power Tailgate Lock (PL8521) 2005 – 2015 Toyota Tacoma Smart Lock Combo w/BOLT Technology (PL85413) 2005 – 2015 Toyota Tacoma Smart Lock Combo w/BOLT Technology (PL85412) 2005 – 2015 Toyota Tacoma Smart Lock Combo w/BOLT Technology (PL85403) 2005 – 2015 Toyota Tacoma Smart Lock Combo Standard (PL8550)
Combo Smart Lock
OEM Color Black Sand Pearl Blue Ribbon Super White Black
Lock/Unlock Your Tailgate with a Key or with OEM Key Fob
No Drilling Required of Corrosion Surface
Mounts Inside the Tailgate Hidden from View
Automatically Locks Tailgate When Power Doors Are Locked
Available for Trucks With or Without a Factory Tailgate Lock
Manual locks easily integrate with the OEM handle or as a replacement handle
Comes With 2 Cut Keys
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2005 – 2015 Toyota Tacoma Smart Lock Combo (Pl8540) 2005 – 2019 Honda Ridgeline (Pl8630) 2005 – 2016 Honda Ridgeline Smart Lock Combo (Pl8660) 2005 – 2016 Honda Ridgeline Smart Lock Combo (Pl8661) 2005 – 2016 Honda Ridgeline Smart Lock Combo (Pl8662)
Combo Smart Lock
OEM Color Black
Locks Both Swing And Drop Functions
No Drilling Required of Corrosion Surface
Mounts Inside the Tailgate Hidden from View
Automatically Locks Tailgate When Power Doors Are Locked
Available for Trucks With or Without a Factory Tailgate Lock
Manual locks easily integrate with the OEM handle or as a replacement handle
Comes With 2 Cut Keys
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2014 – 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 – 2015 Gmc Sierra 1500 2014 – 2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2014 – 2019 Gmc Canyon 2015 – 2017 Gmc Sierra 2500
Locks Both Swing And Drop Functions
No Drilling Required of Corrosion Surface
Mounts Inside the Tailgate Hidden from View
Automatically Locks Tailgate When Power Doors Are Locked
Available for Trucks With Factory Tailgate Lock
Tamperproof Design

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the value of the lock, saying it's good value for money. They say the lock provides a great secure method for the tailgate latch. Customers are also happy with ease of installation, and performance. However, some customers have reported issues with the noise it makes when locking and unlocking the tailgate. They mention that the lock emits a very audible twang when locked and unlocks. Customers also have mixed opinions on appearance, and quality.

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    130 customers mention98 positive32 negative

    Customers like the ease of installation. They say that the installation should be fairly easy, especially if you do some basic maintenance on your car, and that the directions that come with it are OK. However, some customers also mention that there are videos on YouTube that show how to install the product.

    "This product is great. Easy to install in the tail gate and into the truck. When you install the Locking unit onto the tailgate...." Read more

    "...As far as the wiring goes, that was simple and straightforward. It just takes some time to do it...." Read more

    "...The directions are fairly accurate - it would be helpful for the diagram to show which way you're looking at the gate..." Read more

    "...It was relatively easy to install, there are some really good videos on youtube and articles on tacomaworld that show you exactly how to install...." Read more

    128 customers mention117 positive11 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the auto accessory. They mention that it works great, is easy to install, and works with their door lock remote. Customers are also impressed with the quality of the supplied components, saying that the installation of the hardware was straight forward.

    "Worked great. After reading the instructions and watching youtube videos, I set out to do the installation...." Read more

    "...Works great and although the Tech Support Team took a bit to get back to me by email, they went out of their way to help...." Read more

    "...This work great. There is a but however. They do not advise or include a lock washer or blue loctite...." Read more

    "This product is great. Easy to install in the tail gate and into the truck. When you install the Locking unit onto the tailgate...." Read more

    57 customers mention47 positive10 negative

    Customers like the lock. They say it's a great tailgate lock that does its job as advertised, and it secures the latch. They also like that it locks automatically every time they lock the cab. Overall, customers are satisfied with the lock and recommend it to others.

    "...The extra few dollars was well worth it. I like it that it locks automatically every time that I lock the cab...." Read more

    "...The lock tested well, but after closing up the cover for the tailgate I noted that the lock caused the factory latch to bind very slightly after..." Read more

    "...Plus with my tonneau cover, it provides a little bit of extra security...." Read more

    "...In the end, this product delivers what it promises. My tailgate is reasonably secured and I have the satisfaction of a successful modification." Read more

    13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the auto accessory. They say that it is a good value.

    "...The extra few dollars was well worth it. I like it that it locks automatically every time that I lock the cab...." Read more

    "...Overall this is a really great product that adds a huge amount of value to the truck! I would definitely recommend!" Read more

    "...The lock works as it is suppose to. I feel it is a good product for the price point. I would recommend it to any one that desires a locking tailgate...." Read more

    "...Price tag is a little high for what it is." Read more

    11 customers mention4 positive7 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the appearance of the lock. Some mention it's very nice to have on their Tacoma, while others say it'd be overpriced and poorly designed. The design of this unit is very basic and not all that robust, and it makes their truck look bad.

    "...the end result, but the customer service was horrible and the design is flawed. How does using one mount prevent rotation?" Read more

    "This product is easy to instal and adds security and piece of mind...." Read more

    "The design of this unit is very basic and not all that robust. I installed it and the instructions called out the wrong wires to tap into...." Read more

    "...Seems a poor design choice (and not expressed in the marketing)...." Read more

    11 customers mention5 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the auto accessory. Some mention that it comes complete with everything they need to install, while others say that the product is so poor that it will never be installed and a waste of money.

    "...Unfortunately, the product is so poor that it did not matter.Actuator became temperamental about 5-6 months in...." Read more

    "...Some negatives: I appreciate that the kit comes with everything you need to install, however the picture here on amazon shows that all the wires..." Read more

    "...Lots of digging and just a waste of money cause no one can help." Read more

    "...Over all the kit is complete but coud use more zip ties." Read more

    35 customers mention0 positive35 negative

    Customers dislike the noise the auto accessory makes when locking and unlocking. They mention that it emits a very audible "twang" and then vibrate every time the tailgate is opened. Some customers also mention that the mechanism slides as it is a bit squeaky and that it makes a broken annoying metal on metal sound.

    "...Works like a champ however it is loud. I think thats reassuring though, so I don't care." Read more

    "...This product works great and even though it is loud during function, it does exactly what it says it's supposed to do...." Read more

    "...Also this lock is loud! There is a very pronounced "thunk" when you lock or unlock your truck...." Read more

    "...The bracket makes a horrible sound when you close the tailgate and the foam is intended to be stuffed between the sheet metal and the bracket...." Read more

    12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

    Customers have issues with the size of the auto accessory. They mention that the wire connectors don't fit through the drain holes, the cable is almost too large for the drain hole, and the wire ends don' t fit. They also say that the connectors for the tailgate pigtail are a bit large and won' 't feed through the tail gate drain holes. The cable was barely enough length for a 6 foot bed. However, the device works well and is great.

    "...show drilling a hole in the bottom of the tailgate as the connectors are too large (they are)...." Read more

    "...As noted above, the bullet connectors are too large for the drain holes, and clipping them off and installing new ones, or soldering the wires is..." Read more

    "...Secondly, the wire ends don't fit through the drainage holes so make sure you have a shorter drill and also some rubber grommets for your new hole...." Read more

    "...What actually happens is that it loosely fits into the holes on both sides and flops around...." Read more

    Not hard to install, but plan on a couple hours.
    4 Stars
    Not hard to install, but plan on a couple hours.
    I have a 2013 Tacoma double cab and it worked well with my vehicle.I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 as:1) a couple minor changes would ease the installation process:-The connectors on the short wire are a little too large to fit through the drain hole, and they could use a smaller, and more secure connector. You may want to just clip them off and then solder them to the leads from the lock, or use butt connectors.- The directions reference a grommet in the firewall, which is hard to reach on the inside of the cab. There's a much more convenient grommet right under the driver's seat just inboard of the door, at least on my 2013 double cab model.- The directions default to the two door models and could be a little more specific to the 4 door double cab models. They do direct you to the "B" pillar and the rear drivers side door wiring, so that the tailgate only unlocks with a double click on the fob, but it's not as obvious as it could be.2) The lock tested well, but after closing up the cover for the tailgate I noted that the lock caused the factory latch to bind very slightly after opening I had to manually push the latch back into the closed position. I deferred fixing it for a couple days due to rain but I found that the binding was caused by excessive tightening of the mounting screw and is latch issue, not related to the lock itself, so I'd give it 4.5 stars now rather than 4 if that was an option.Unlike a few reviewers, I did not note the noise to be excessive when it locks or unlocks once the tailgate was closed up, but mine also had the black foam padding to prevent any vibration, and I took pains to avoid anything that might rattle inside the tailgate.I also do not feel that having only 1 bolt to secure it was an issue as it butts up against the end of the factory latch and can't rotate. Blue Locktite should keep the mounting screw from coming loose.Installation, and additions to the instructions:The installation took just under two hours, but I'm meticulous and soldered the connection between lock and wire, given the difficulty that would be encountered unbuttoning the tail gate cover with the tail gate closed in order to get at the lock if it ever fails to unlock. You could do it in an hour, if you've done one before and knew exactly what you were doing, but 2 hours is a more realistic estimate.The instructions are not bad, but they are a little generic and could benefit from some additional detail as well as some pictures.Step 1 is to remove the screws securing the tailgate cover and that is straight forward with a T-30 bit.Step 2 asks you to remove the driver's side lock rod end from the lock, but there is no need as you can just slip the middle of the rod out of the plastic guide in the middle of the rod and get enough room to get a 10mm socket on head of the driver's side mounting bolt. As noted above snugging this screw to normal/reasonable torque levels caused the latch to bind. Consequently, I tightened it to just short of the point where it starts to bind the latch and then secured the screw to the lock mounting plate with 5 minute epoxy around the base of the screw. It is still snug but allow the lock to could pivot slightly. However, it can't pivot enough in one direction to allow the latch to open or pivot enough in the other direction to impact the lock handle and prevent it from locking, so it's a non-problem. Since the screw can't vibrate loose, it's also a stable condition.Similarly in steps 3 & 4 you can install the lock with the rod end still in place. Slip the lock rod back into the guide when you are done.Step 5 involves routing the wiring out of the tailgate. As noted above, the bullet connectors are too large for the drain holes, and clipping them off and installing new ones, or soldering the wires is preferable (in my opinion) to bending metal and removing paint around the drain hole. Use the center drain hole as it's already aligned with the square hole in the bed. The cable is almost too large for the drain hole as well, so use a lubricant to protect the cover on the wire. Since I clipped the connectors off, I left just enough extra wire to thread the large connector on the other end through the square hole in the center of the bed. Thus there was no need to coil the extra wire inside the tailgate. I did double the wire back over itself to keep any strain off the connections and then taped the wires to a support in the tailgate to prevent any rattling.Step 6 is routing the wire along the frame. I followed the existing wiring harness and tied the wire to that existing bundle. It gets interesting getting past the fuel tank but once past that point it's once again easy to follow. That led me to the much more convenient grommet near the driver's seat just inside the door.Step 7 talks about the grommet in the firewall, but it is very hard to access from inside the cab, and it's a few feet too far anyway, so it made a lot more sense to use the grommet that was closer to where I was going with the wire anyway. It also avoids any heat sources in the engine compartment and keeps the grommet sealed so that you are not getting any gasses or smells from the engine compartment. It's a much better location.Unwrap the tape sealing the boot of the grommet to the bundle, or very carefully cut it off so you can route the wire up inside the boot on the grommet. You can use a phillips score driver and some lubricant to gently press through the gap between boot and wiring bundle and then push the wire along side the screw driver to get it through the boot on the grommet. Once the wire is routed, you can re-wrap the junction of bundle and boot with electrical tape to keep it dust and water resistant.Step 8 deals with the final location for routing the wire and wire colors. Pay attention to 2005-2007 2 door model instructions, the 4 door model instructions, the 2008 model instructions and the post 2010 wiring colors as appropriate for your vehicle.Step 9 mentions larger blue wire taps, but my kit came with the more appreciate red wire taps used for smaller gauge wire. The instructions are non specific about what wire connects to what wire in the vehicle, so getting it right is a 50/50 proposition. I connected the green wire to the blue-red wire and the blue wire to the blue-black on my 2013 Tacoma and it resulted in proper lock function. Note that if the lock is operating out of phase (i.e locking when it should unlock and unlocking when it should lock) the instructions mention reversing the wires. The easiest place to reverse these wires is at the connection to the lock's wire leads in the tailgate, but the instructions don't specifically mention that.Step 10 again suggests coiling the excess wire, but if you've got some basic wire cutting and stripping skills, you can cut the wire to length (leaving it a few inches long for insurance, and leave that small excess in the door pillar. It's much cleaner that coiling the wire and tying it under the vehicle. All in all, I had about 8 1/2 feet of left over wire by going through the grommet under the diver's seat rather than the firewall grommet.Step 11 refers to testing the lock. Make sure it is locking and unlocking in proper sequence with the other doors, rather than in reverse. Then once you are sure it's working properly, close every thing back up.
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