Tailgate lock

I'm having trouble locking my tailgate. It acts like the key doesn't want to go in. Am I doing something wrong? I have the tonneau cover by Toyota, it's a 16.

 

If you are using the tailgate key and not the key inside the fob, it should work.

 

The only keys I have are in the key fob, 2ea.. Are you saying the tailgate has its own key? The Dealer only gave us 2. Thanks, Tom

 

Ok, thanks. I'll get with my Dealer.

 

Thanks for the help. I found it, in the glove box! Duh, pull my head out someone. Thank goodness for this forum. It has so much useful info. Everyone is here to help others out.

 

Thank you. I'll put that key in my console. Your replies help tremendously.

 

Found it. Thank you!

 

Not sure if you found your key or not, did not look at the whole thread below, but my key was in my owners manual side pocket.

 

Mine wad on the glove box. Thank you to Space Taco.

 

It's a stupid design that I think they missed during development. It's the first year for tailgate lock and smart key. I think when they designed the tailgate lock they forgot to account for the lazer cut smart key so they threw a regular cut key instead of holding up production.

 

Interesting thread. I picked up my new 2016 today and it had two keys, which work the tailgate lock. (Not the push button start smart fob)

 

Any chance the new tailgate lock will fit any earlier models?