Trick to getting tailgate to release?

[Controller23]

Had the truck for four months now and I still can’t consistently get the tailgate to go down. Feels like I have to press the button 50 times. I’ve tried two quick presses, hold it down.. lots of things. Why doesn’t it just release on the first press?? Is there something wrong?

 

 

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[mafd2]

11 minutes ago, Controller23 said:

 

Had the truck for four months now and I still can’t consistently get the tailgate to go down. Feels like I have to press the button 50 times. I’ve tried two quick presses, hold it down.. lots of things. Why doesn’t it just release on the first press?? Is there something wrong?

 

 

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I just press it for 1-2 seconds and opens right up.  Never had a problem.  No trouble using the remote either.  

[SqueakyBoot]

1 minute ago, mafd2 said:

I just press it for 1-2 seconds and opens right up.  Never had a problem.  No trouble using the remote either.  

Same here.

[Windmill Greaser]

if you have a box cover it will not open up 

[Controller23]

if you have a box cover it will not open up 

Had the same behavior before getting a tonneau, also same behavior when it is open, so the tonneau isn’t on the tailgate


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[Windmill Greaser]

My tonneau is on the tail gate . Even with the lock off both sides wont open . I gave up on it 

[aseibel]

The search feature sucks on this site. But another member was able to improve his with some silicone grease. See this thread.

 

 

[Sjordan]

I have noticed if I back in to my driveway the incline is enough to keep the tailgate up when I release it because it falls by gravity mostly (on a custom trail boss at least).

[eppieguy]

Mine opens and closes fine with my BAK cover.

[Controller23]

The search feature sucks on this site. But another member was able to improve his with some silicone grease. See this thread.
 
 

Thanks. Time to take it to the dealer it seems.


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[aseibel]

1 minute ago, Controller23 said:

Thanks. Time to take it to the dealer it seems

Yeah, if its not too big a hassle to go there, they should be able to make your tailgate open properly.

 

But if the dealer is inconvenient, you maybe better off getting some lube and doing it yourself, then you can fix it agian next time it sticks.

[ejdziurka]

Push the button and get your hands away.  I've noticed if I try to have my hand on it, as it releases it'll get stuck.

[Controller23]

Push the button and get your hands away.  I've noticed if I try to have my hand on it, as it releases it'll get stuck.

What a stupid shit idea. I wish a regular handle was an option


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[ejdziurka]

30 minutes ago, Controller23 said:

 

What a stupid shit idea. I wish a regular handle was an option


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I believe it is.  WT Models?

[Sin City Trail Boss]

I had the same problem with mine since day one. It was not opening at all. I had to forcibly wobble the tailgate while pressing the button. It was getting stuck on the locking mechanism somehow. Took it to the dealer and they lubbed everything and it seems to be fine now. They said it just needs to "break in" haha it's a new truck, that should work since day one.