Pop and Lock PL8521 Power Tailgate Install (2012 Tacoma)

Obviously there is some sort of confusion here... I installed the PL 8521 on my 2015. Its the same one than is spoken about throughout the thread and is in the thread title. It appears the same one will fit the 2005-2015 with or without camera with the OEM handle.

$105 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00439Q05S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Thanks

 

Nice

 

Thanks JTyfz450, excelent write up. Got this installed in about 45 minutes, very easy mod.

 

You're welcome! Glad to see this is still helping out my fellow TW members.

 

Wish I saw this before buying the model that allows the use of the truck key to open it......I suppose The advantage to a manual lock is I can use the truck key to open the bed in the event of a dead battery LOL

 

It works with the key lock also

 

Don't need it with Key lock. Redundant now.., I like that it programs to the truck key.

 

Thanks JTyfz450! I used your post and a video I found to guide me on my install (today). I did a few things different - i.e. Ran the wires to the drivers B pillar through a grommet under the drivers seat, but it all ended up the same: a power locking tailgate. If anyone is interested in another install method see post #15

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/pop-lock-pl8521-install.386095/

 

I have an 09, do you know if the wire colors are the same?

 

I believe so but am far from an expert. Perhaps someone with an '09 and has done this will chime in.

 

From the P&L install instructions from their web site:
"For 2007 and up all models locate the Blue with a black stripe and the blue with light red stripe wire."

 

Sorry to return to this so late, but if you have already installed a P&L manual lock assembly, make sure that you get the

$120 PL8525 Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma (Power Lock Add-on Kit)

PL8525 power lock, not the

$105 PL8521 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)

PL8521. I made the mistake and had to return the 8521 and get a an 8525.

 

Thanks OP and everyone else on this thread for contributing.

I installed my

$200 PL8540 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Smart Lock Combo with Bolt Technology for Toyota Tacoma, Fits 2005 to 2015 Models (OEM Color Black, PL8540)

PL8540 today.
I ended up running up the passenger side frame and into the sill wiring, zip ties to the existing wire loom every few inches.. It's still blue wires with pink and black stripes on the 2015 in case anyone is wondering. (DCSB OR)

I ran the wires out the tailgate through the camera loom, thanks to whoever suggested that. It looks factory.


I also moved the drivers side linkage guide to keep it from rattling. That is synthetic grease I swabbed on making it look so messy.



Real happy with the way it came out.

 

I would use something else than a dish (sink) sponge to dampen vibrarions. You want something closed cell, that does not soak up water.

 

The new ones come with a block of closed cell foam attached

 

Does anyone know when they started producing the new

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

pl8521 that comes with the block of closed cell foam?

 

I highly suggest saving your money. Your pop and lock will brake within a year. Mine did.

 

I purchased mine in March of this year and it came with the foam.

 

Got mine this summer and it had it...