Tailgate not locking

[jpaulsbronco]

My tailgate will not lock when using the button or key fob. Proximaty works on the back handle and it shows the tailgate closed on the dash. Does anyone think the latch is bad? Is that a known issue with the broncos?

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[Valhalla]

Could it be from the handle upgrade you did?

 

[BigRed26]

Exactly the same with my tailgate handle. My service dept had to replace the handle. No explanation for the failure.

 

[jpaulsbronco]

It was working fine and I can lock the truck with the button on the tailgate just not the tailgate.

 

[jpaulsbronco]

I did install the oem hitch, could that be an issue?

 

[MRinaldi]

Did you unplug the antenna for the auto lock/unlock?

 

[jpaulsbronco]

I just checked and it is plugged in, not sure what is going on

 

[Bill K]

When experimenting with Forscan awhile back looking through the options for my 2 door big bend, I recall an option that said something like "2 door" vs "4 door". Not sure it was these exactly but something like it. My setting at that time was 4 door and I switched it to 2 door thinking that's what I own. When I did it, the rear lock button on the tailgate handle stopped locking the truck. I switched it back to 4 door and it worked normally again. Just a thought.

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