See what our Experts say about this Pop and Lock Tailgate Locks

• Recommended Tailgate Electric Lock or Manual and Electric Lock for 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black # PAL8600 or the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Handle - Power Lock and Manual Lock - Black # PL8675 are both compatible options for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The latter option simply includes a key and tumbler for a manual lock and unlock option. The lock will allow the tailgate to open in both directions as designed. Both of these locks come with a 1 year warranty from the date of receipt. The warranty covers defects in material or...
  view full answer...
• Can Tailgate of 2019 Honda Ridgeline Still Unlock if Battery Dies with Pop & Lock System Installed
  If your battery were to die on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline then you would simply use your key to unlock your tailgate. The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 just installs on the inside of your tailgate and automatically activates the manual lock. I have attached an installation video and the instructions for you to reference.
  view full answer...
• Can the Pop & Lock # PAL8600 for Honda Ridgeline Be Installed to Truck Lock Wiring?
  The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black # PAL8600 most likely can be wired to your power trunk lock wires instead of running wires to your cab. The manufacturer hasn't tested that fit, but logically it will work. The installation instructions obviously do not show that wiring since the manufacturer hasn't tested it, so I recommend connecting the wires loosely to test the function before splicing wires to confirm the compatibility.
  view full answer...
  
• Does Pop and Lock Make and Handles in a Luna Silver for 2018 Honda Ridgeline?
  Hello Doug, I reached out to my contact at Pop and Lock and they stated that they do not make them in any colors, he stated that you would need to reach out to Honda for an OEM color. I am sure they will charge a pretty penny for it too. You could go with the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 which uses your existing handle. Or if you decided the black is ok, the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Handle - Power Lock and Manual Lock - Black # PL8675 is the correct one for your 2018 Honda...
  view full answer...
• How to Wire Pop & Lock Tailgate on Honda Ridgeline Using Wiring Behind B-Pillar
  The B-pillar is located where the driver's seat belt is stored (see photo). You will need to remove the driver's door sill trim, left rear door sill trim, door opening seal and the B-pillar lower trim cover before you can remove the B-pillar cover itself. There are several retaining tabs and clips that come off with each piece. I recommend using a trim removal like # ALL648544 to lower the chances of damaging one or more of these pieces since you need to re-install them. Once you remove...
  view full answer...
  
• Installing Pop & Lock # PAL8600 on 2018 Honda Ridgeline
  When installing the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 on your 2018 Honda Ridgeline you will drop the wiring behind and down from the tailgate. You can then route the wire to the front of the vehicle under the driver's side of the truck, being sure to avoid any moving parts or heat sources. The best way to route the wiring inside the driver's side cab will still be to snake it through the engine compartment and through the rubber grommet in the firewall that the factory wire harness...
  view full answer...
• Tailgate Access if the Pop and Lock PL8600 Coil Were to Fail While Locked
  The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black # PAL8600 will work well on your 2017 Honda Ridgline. You will not be able to remove the back panel of the tailgate when it is closed and locked. I have not heard of this issue and they have been using this system since 2006 model years, but they do have a manual lock option you can add # PL6250 to replace the factory assembly to allow access in that circumstance.
  view full answer...
• Troubleshooting A Malfunctioning Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock On A 2017 Honda Ridgeline
  Since it's all of a sudden not working that leads me to believe that you may just have a loose connection for your wiring or possibly some corrosion. The actuator for the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 uses bullet connectors so they could have loosened up over time from bumps in the road. Depending on how you ran the wiring harness you could also have it pinching the wire and could have cut through the casing. I recommend checking the wiring starting at the lock and working your...
  view full answer...
• Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Stopped Working On 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  If you're having issues with the Pop & Lock # PAL8600 I would say first check the wires that you routed from your tailgate to under the truck. Make sure that the wires have not been pinched. If it seems to be fine, continue to check the wire to make sure it is still in good condition. In the engine bay you may see that heat may have caused the issue over time. If the wire is fine. Go to the panel under your hood release and test the yellow and red wire when locking and unlocking. You...
  view full answer...
• Where to Find Wiring When Installing Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock on 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  When installing the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 you need to tap into the wiring of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline and Pop and Lock has a recommended location for that. By the drivers side seat in the B pillar (by the seatbelt) there is an easy point to connect the wiring. You will use the same small red and small yellow wires as in the installation instructions, but they are more accessible in this location for an easy connection. I've attached photos to assist. To access this you'll...
  view full answer...
  
• What To Do Should Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Fail on 2018 Honda Ridgeline
  Though it is an unlikely scenario, you do bring up an interesting question. Should the powered Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 on your 2018 Honda Ridgeline fail to operate for some reason and there is no manual key to open the tailgate you would need to have a locksmith open the tailgate and you would need to remove the lock.
  view full answer...
• Will PAL8600 Work On The 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
  Yes, the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL 8600, will work with your 2017 Honda Ridgeline. There is no drilling or welding necessary and the lock installs with basic tools. There is a Switch Kit sold separately for trucks without existing power locks, part # PAL9520. I checked with the manufacturer, Pop & Lock and the manual lock you mentioned, # PAL6102, is custom designed to work with 2005 - 2014 Honda Ridglines, It will not work with your 2017 model. They do have a powered...
  view full answer...
• Does Pop & Lock Custom Power Tailgate Lock Work with Swinging Tailgate on Honda Ridgeline?
  The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black # PAL8600 will lock both handle function on the tailgate. It will lock the option to open the gate from the top down and the swing opening of the tailgate as well. This is a very popular item for the Ridgeline models as it does give you that peace of mind knowing your cargo is secure.
  view full answer...
• How to Determine Manufacturing Date of My 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  In order to determine the date your 2019 Honda Ridgeline was manufactured, you'll need to check the sticker in the driver's side door jam. On the spec sticker that is there, you should be able to find a line where it lists the manufacture date. As long as that date is before 04/2019, the Pop And Lock # PAL8600 will work for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. If your vehicle was manufactured after 04/2019 there is not an available solution yet.
  view full answer...
• Wiring Pop and Lock tailgate Lock PAL8600 in a 2008 Honda Ridgeline
  Below are the wiring instructions for Pop and Lock tailgate lock for your 2008 Honda Ridgeline: Wiring (there are other ways to run the wiring this is one way) - Snake the short wiring cable up the tailgate through the driver side drain hole and connect it to the bullet connectors of the power unit. Secure with cable ties to pre-vent the wire from getting pinched or in the way of the latch rods. Connect the other end to the long wiring cable. Locate this connector under the truck so...
  view full answer...
• Wiring Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 on 2012 Honda Ridgeline
  We have actually reached out to Pop & Lock before regarding the question of wiring the Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 to the trunk bed wiring on your Honda Ridgeline. They have told us that they do not recommend installing the lock in this manner because they have not sufficiently tested its operation when it's wired this way. There is a good possibility that the factory wiring at the trunk runs on a different relay and may not provide the needed voltage for proper operation of the Pop & Lock...
  view full answer...
• Installing Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock on 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  Congratulations on your new truck! The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit and will work great on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. We don't have any specific recommendations as to where you can have this installed but the process shouldn't be a problem for a mechanic with some experience. I recommend simply finding a local mechanic or shop with a good reputation to perform the install. Pop & Lock estimates a total install time of less than...
  view full answer...
• How to Install Pop & Lock Wiring to B Pillar on 2019 Honda Ridgeline for Easier Install
  The photos that you referenced for installing the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline actually came from Pop & Lock. Currently (July 2019) we don't have an installation video showing this method but basically you just need to route the wiring to the B pillar (by the driver's side seatbelt) to connect the wiring. You will use the same small red and small yellow wires as in the installation instructions like you see in the photos. You can follow the attached...
  view full answer...
  
• Can the Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock Be Tied Into the Trunk Lock On a 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  Yes, it is possible to run the lock and unlock wires for the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock part # PAL8600 to the lock and unlock wires used for the in-bed trunk on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. This question has come up in the past and Pop & Lock has stated that it is in theory possible but is not something they have tested to confirm. The only issue I could see with splicing the tailgate lock in with the in-bed trunk lock is how the lock would function. The tailgate lock while spliced in...
  view full answer...
  
• Troubleshooting Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock Install on Honda Ridgeline Where It Won't Unlock
  You didn't mention the year of your Ridgeline but when installing the Pop and Lock tailgate lock part # PAL8600 on a 2005-2016 Honda Ridgeline the yellow with a black stripe wire is for lock and yellow with a green stripe is for unlock. For someone who is color blind I can see how that would be hard to decipher. Most likely the wiring is off so you might double check the connections and wires used. For a 2017 and newer model the wiring colors are red for lock and yellow for unlock.
  view full answer...
• Recommended Tailgate Lock for a 2019 Honda Ridgeline
  The only tailgate lock we currently have for a 2019 Honda Ridgeline is the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock part # PAL8600 which is a power lock, not a manual. This system can be installed so that the tailgate locks and unlocks with the keyfob or unlocks using the proximity sensors on the truck if equipped. This kit is made in the U.S.A. and is also very easy to install using the attached instructions from Pop & Lock.
  view full answer...
• Does BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover for 2019 Honda Ridgeline Come With a Lock
  The BAKFlip MX4 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK48602 does not come with a separate lock with a key but it still offers security for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The reason for this is when the panels are down they are latched into place on the inside so as long as your tailgate is locked your '19 Ridgeline will have a completely secure bed. If your '19 Ridgeline does not have a lock I strongly recommend adding the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600. I have added a link to a video of this...
  view full answer...
• How To Install The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Part # PAL8600 On A 2012 Honda Ridgeline
  To configure the locking mechanism on your 2012 Honda Ridgeline with the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock part # PAL8600, you will need to make two connections. The first connection involves attaching the green wire (lock) from the tailgate lock to the yellow/black wire on the vehicle's harness in addition to connecting the blue wire (unlock) on the tailgate lock to the yellow/green wire on the vehicle's wiring harness. Once these connections are made, the tailgate lock will work in unison...
  view full answer...
• Electronic Lock Kit for 2019 Honda Ridgeline with OEM Tailgate Handle
  For your 2019 Honda Ridgeline I recommend the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600. It's customized to fit your Ridgeline's OEM tailgate handle, and fits inside the factory mechanism. It is compatible if your Ridgeline has a back up camera as well. Since you have the OEM manual locking tailgate, no replacement handle is needed, and keeping the factory painted one looks nicer in the end. It wires into your door locks so when you lock or unlock your doors, your tailgate will too. The...
  view full answer...

Do you have a question about this Tailgate Lock?