Tailgate doesnt lock with fob after Teraflex HD hinged carrier install
I installed the TeraFlex HD hinged Carrier last weekend. Very nice item. However, this week I noticed the Tailgate doesn't lock with the remote anymore. I first noticed this when I opened the tailgate and set the alarm off. So I've been locking it with the key but now I noticed that the alarm doesn't go off when doors locked and gate is opened.
Could it be an unrelated issue? Or did I mess something up when I install the carrier. I did not remove the tailgate. As per instructions I put some space underneath it to keep it in place. My jeep only have 5000 miles. Doesn't seem to have any gunk or anything. Could it be an adjustment issue. |
Might have knocked a wire loose somewhere. Check your connections.
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I think it is unrelated issue the Teraflex tire carrier does nothing to the Jeep electrically so your Jeep shouldn't even know it is there.
Here is how I would approach it:
That is what I would do. |
Check your wiring, also check to see if your latch is closing 100%. Keep in touch with me on this.
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Yeah the hinge is a static piece of your Jeep now I can't see how it would effect anything electrically?
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I don't even here the lock attempting to engage. It locks with no effort using the key. As I didn't remove the tailgate I can't imagine I unhooked any wires. Only wires u mess with during install are the brake light. Can that be in that same circuit?
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I had a weird electrical gremlin on my '07 JK that acted similarly to your problem. Tried everything including changing the battery in the key fob to no avail so after a few weeks I gave up on it.
A few months later I put a new battery in it and wouldn't you know, gremlin was gone. Maybe you should try disconnecting and then reconnecting your battery and/or have it tested for a bad cell. |
Its a 2012 with only 5k miles. bought in April of this year. I don't think it would be the battery but weird things to happen. I plan to taking it to the dealer next week so they can trouble shoot. But wanted to post here first and make sure it wasn't something I did.
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Originally Posted by mrmike
(Post 3165300)
Its a 2012 with only 5k miles. bought in April of this year. I don't think it would be the battery but weird things to happen. I plan to taking it to the dealer next week so they can trouble shoot. But wanted to post here first and make sure it wasn't something I did.
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
(Post 3165317)
Can you lock it when you use the key and turn the lock? Will it only not lock if you use the fob?
I did a few test right now. #1 my tailgate brake light DOES work #2 the EVIC shows the tail gate open when open and closed when closed. #3 the alarm actually does go off when the door is opened and car is locked. However, it seems there is a delay on the alarm arming. If you open the tailgate immediately nothing happens. Wait a minute and open it and it WILL start honking. |
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