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Power Tailgate Lock

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ise2006, Jan 30, 2021.

  1. Jan 30, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    ise2006

    ise2006 [OP] New Member

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    Hi there,

    I have a quick question. How do I know my 2021 Tacoma has power tailgate lock equipped?
    Thank you.
     
  2. Jan 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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    Tacowin1013

    Tacowin1013 Well-Known Member

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    Step 1:You hit the lock button on your remote
    Step 2: Try to open your tailgate

    If you can't open it, you have tailgate lock...
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2021 at 3:38 PM
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    ise2006

    ise2006 [OP] New Member

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    Hi Tacowin1013,

    That is what I thought, so I bought a OEM Power Tailgate Lock and tried to install it.
    After watching several Youtbue videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz-8j4S3Dkw) with multiple times, I opened my tailgate cover, and I found out I already have two wires connected to the lock already(all videos show only have one wire). That's why I tried to find out I have it installed already or something wrong to cause the remote is not working.
    TIA.
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    flipnidaho

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    When you opened the tailgate cover, did you see an actuator? If not, then you don't have the power tailgate.
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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    ise2006

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    Hi Flipnidaho,

    Yes, I saw actuator when I opened the cover. Do you have any idea why it is not working? Thank you.
     
  6. Jan 30, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    Punkface

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    Take it into the dealership and make them fix it under warranty
     

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