How many of you have had to replace the tailgate actuator?

[SCAR911]

Here is the culprit. The motor in it just died and was very lazy. 30$ Chinese part arriving today.

 

[Sonicsunspot]

I had this same thing after the recall. Not sure if they just fudged a wiring splice or actually replaced an actuator.

Same issue here. Button on tailgate didn’t work, but it worked with fob at least. I started by replacing the actuator, which was dumb in retrospect because it still worked with the fob. Still no joy.

Eventually took it to dealer who said I had a chaffed wire and spliced it back for $200.

 

[MNRAPTR]

Mine works with the key FOB but not the button on the tailgate. Doesn't seem like it would be the actuator when it works fine with the FOB. What would the issue be? Thanks!

 

[Nex]

Mine works with the key FOB but not the button on the tailgate. Doesn't seem like it would be the actuator when it works fine with the FOB. What would the issue be? Thanks!

Has the TSB been done on your truck for the unintentional tailgate opening?

 

[isis]

Mine works with the key FOB but not the button on the tailgate. Doesn't seem like it would be the actuator when it works fine with the FOB. What would the issue be? Thanks!

Did you try hitting the tailgate button twice just like the fob?

 

[Bracamonte]

I’ve noticed that pressure against the tailgate from inside (when loaded up) is too much resistance for the weak actuator. I can hear it click but won’t unlatch and release.

I push-in the tailgate as I hit the release button. This alleviates the pressure on the actuator and gets it to open every time. FWIW…

 

[Derail]

Had to change my actuator a little over a year ago.

 

[Sig Fanboy]

I have the peasant spec truck. Just has the old fashion ( reliable ) handle. Works everytime

 

[Nex]

I have the peasant spec truck. Just has the old fashion ( reliable ) handle. Works everytime

For the last time, that's not a handle...