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DIY - Tailgate Lock - (cheap quick writeup, lots of pics, 56k go walk your dog)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by lookylookitzadam, Jul 23, 2010.

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  1. Aug 25, 2011 at 10:18 PM
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    gottahot1

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    OUCH! That would suck. I guess you'll have to pay attention before closing your tailgate in that case.

    I'm not really a tailgate slammer. They close real nice and easy so hopefully the most I would get is a little reminder.
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2011 at 10:52 PM
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    That would break both tailights as well.
     
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  3. Aug 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM
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    Second Gen tail gates must be easy to steal 1st Gen you need a socket to un bolt it.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2011 at 8:07 PM
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    Nice mod. Thank you for sharing
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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    Where did you mount the relay block?I am going to do this mod. I like it alot.
    I have extra relay blocks in the garage and extra actuators.
    otto
     
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  6. Nov 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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    +1, OP have you had this problem?
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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    I notice this thread is a year old already. Hopefully the OP is still around and can comment on the auto relock issue.

    Seems like you could install a pinswitch in the tailgate and wire it to make the truck think you opened one of the cab doors.

    There is a writeup on here somewhere for bed lights where someone installed a pinswitch. So it should fit with no problem.
     
    joes06tacoma, Nov 22, 2011
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  8. May 17, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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  9. Jul 12, 2012 at 2:27 AM
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    Great write up!!! Is there a way to lock the gas cap access door?
     
    billabong, Jul 12, 2012
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  10. Sep 13, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    This is a great idea! I think I may just try this mod! :)
     
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  11. Sep 24, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    I did this mod a few months back after my LED tail lights got stolen. Works great, i spent maybe $20 total. And i just ran a switch in my cab instead of hooking up to an alarm i dont have hah. Only suggestion would be to get longer bolt locks so they go in a little further. Ive yet to change mine out but would like to soon due to the fact they only go in behind the light less than a 1/4"
     
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  12. Sep 29, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    Hey i attempted this mod last week, i dont know if its because i have a wrong amp relays or what, im experienced in electrical work, but not familiar with why the actuator i have "Jack Hammers" when i hit lock. Unlock, it works great and just pulls in and shuts off, but with the lock, it extends to length, then "jackhammers" and pulls back maybe 1/2 in. Any ideas anyone. OP if you could give the part number off the actuator you used, it would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  13. Sep 29, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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    You have it wired up to a momentary switch correct?

    I used two of these exact relays
    $10 Absolute RLS125 12-VCD Automotive Relay SPDT 30/40A
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KR9GG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

    and two these actuators
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KR9PW/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A1IBW2HULNJLEY


    Its most likely how the relays are wired up. I had a buddy of mine who is an electrician help me with the wiring. I could open it up and draw up a diagram of how I have it wired up if you need me to. I do know that my MoM-OFF-MOM is wired up with all grounds (-). the OFF is grounded to my truck and then two ground wires run back to the relays
     
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  14. Sep 29, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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    No, its actually running off my alarm system. Although, i shot the wires, and they both produce the same Volts. I used the schematic diagram provided on the first page, and know that i did it correctly. I think maybe it might just be a bad actuator because if touch the terminals of actuator to the battery, it shudders one way as well. and not when i reverse polarity. Also, i dont know maybe this makes a difference, but i didnt use 2 actuators. I just used one on one side. should be the same since the actuators should be wired in parrallell right?
     
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  15. Mar 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM
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    One of the mods on my list
     
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  16. May 24, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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    nice
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2013 at 9:14 PM
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    How quite are the actuators?
     
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  18. Oct 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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    You can hear the tailgate lock from inside the cab on my truck, which I like because I know if its locked or not.
     
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  19. Oct 29, 2013 at 4:04 AM
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    How and where did you access the electrical controls? Does this work with the door locks? Great build>
     
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  20. Nov 23, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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    Awesome write up!
     
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