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• What Wires Are Used When Installing Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock On 2015 Ford F-250
  Per the installation instructions for the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock, part # PAL8250 on Ford Trucks 2009 and up, you would need to locate the Grey/with a Brown (tan) stripe wire and the Light Blue/with Green stripe wire on the drivers side. If the truck has 2 doors or access cab then the wire will be in either side kick panel. If the truck is a true 4 door (crew cab) then the wires can be located in the step plate. For the passenger side locate the Grey/with a Brown (tan) stripe wire...
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• Tailgate Lock for 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  The Conversion Kit # PAL8525 you referenced would only be used to add power to an existing Pop & Lock. To add a tailgate lock to your 2015 Ford F-250 it will need to have an 8' bed, and to add a powered lock you need to have the factory power locks on your truck. If your '15 F-250 is a Crew Cab with factory power locks you need the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8250-PL9510. Should you have factory power locks but do NOT have a Crew Cab you need the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock...
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• How Do I install The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock On My 2014 Ford Raptor
  Your 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor has keyless entry. Therefore if you are installing the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black, part # PAL8250, you will need to access the passenger side kick panel. The wires you would splice into are behind the kick panel. There you will find the wire harness with the pink w/red wire and pink w/black wire. I have included the installation instructions for a more detailed explanation and an installation video link below.
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• Tailgate Lock Recommendation for 2019 Ford F-150
  Yes there is a tailgate lock that fits your 2019 Ford F-150 that will lock with the power locks of your truck. For that you'd want the Pop and Lock tailgate lock part # PAL8250 and you'd be set. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. The truck in the video is a 2012 but it's the same process as your 2019 model.
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• Power Tailgate Lock for 2014 Ford F-150 Lariat
  Yes, in order to have the tailgate on your 2014 Ford F-150 lock in correspondence with the power locks on the truck you will just need the Pop & Lock # PAL8250. This system is designed specifically for your F-150 and it will wire into the power door locks so that whenever you lock the truck the tailgate will lock too. The custom setup eliminates the need for any drilling during installation and it comes with a 1-year warranty. I have attached an installation video as well so you can see...
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• Troubleshooting Installation of the Pop and Lock Tailgate Power Lock # PAL8250
  The leads to your power lock, Pop and Lock # PAL8250, may be reversed. Simply disconnect the wires from the power lock and reverse them. Re-attach the connectors and re-install the power lock. Your power tailgate lock should now work normally.
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• What Wire Colors are Needed to Install a Pop and Lock Tail Gate Lock on a 2013 Ford F-150 Super Crew
  On a 2010 and up Ford F-150 the wires should be light blue with a green stripe and gray with a brown stripe. However, the manufacturer could use any color wire they need to if they happened to run out of one color on the assembly line. The best way to find the correct wires is to test them with a circuit tester like # PTW2979 if needed.
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• Wire Colors for Installing Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock in 2018 Ford F-150
  We've found that in general the wire colors listed in the install instructions for the Pop and Lock tailgate lock part # PAL8250 are accurate but it's a good idea to check with a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. For your 2018 Ford F-150 the wire colors should be: Grey/with a Brown(tan) stripe wire and the Light Blue/with Green stripe wire on the drivers side. For the passenger side locate the Grey/with a Brown(tan) stripe wire and the Purple/with Grey stripe wire. Also make sure you...
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• Wire Colors Used to Install the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 in a 2012 Ford F-150
  When we installed the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 in a 2012 Ford F-150 just like yours we found that the green wire with a brown stripe carried the lock voltage and the blue wire with a green stripe is for unlocking. For more info check out the video I attached at the 5:00 mark.
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• How to Install Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock on a 2012 Ford F-150 with Backup Camera
  For your 2013 Ford F-150 installation of Pop & Lock tailgate lock # PAL8250 will be the same as in the video I have linked on a 2013 F-150. And for the written instructions they are as follows: 1. Lower the tailgate and remove the access panel. 2. Release the passenger side rod end from the scissor link, remove the passenger side 10 MM nut holding the scissor link bracket. Install the 2 flat washers included in the kit onto the stud and install the lock bracket. Reinstall the nut and...
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• Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Recommendation for a 2013 F-150 Raptor
  As long as you have factory power locks the # PAL8250 would work on your 2013 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew. If you don't have power locks you would instead want the part # PAL8200 with the switch kit part # PAL9520.
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• Wire Colors to Use for Installing Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock on 2010 Ford F-250
  On your 2010 Ford F-250 the correct wire to use for the install of the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 is grey with a brown stripe and light blue with green stripe on the driver side. Then on the passenger side you would want the grey with brown and purple with grey stripe. If you check out the install video I attached you can see this kit installed on a similar truck that would be the same setup as yours.
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• Troubleshooting Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock Installed on 2013 Ford F150
  Because the problem you describe is intermittent, I would suspect a wiring issue. I'd review the wiring connections where you tapped the wiring for the tailgate lock into the vehicle wiring behind the passenger-side kick panel. Instead of the quick-splice connectors (which can occasionally cause problems), use butt connectors for a more secure connection. Seal the connection with electrical tape or heat-shrink tubing. You can see an install video by clicking on the provided link.
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• How Does the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock Prevent the Tailgate From Being Stolen
  The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 is a manual to power tailgate lock conversion kit. I am not sure I would say that this product will make your tailgate more secure as it is more of a convenience feature because it lets you use your key fob to lock and unlock the tailgate. In regards to security, the Pop & Lock The Gate Defender Truck Tailgate Lock part # PAL9900 would actually prevent the tailgate from being stolen and is what I recommend you use as it is very durable...
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• Accessing Wiring To Install Pop and Lock # PAL8250 Tailgate Lock on 2013 Ford F150 Regular Cab
  For a regular cab truck, Pop & Lock recommends accessing the wires behind the driver's and passenger side kick panel. On the driver's side, you're looking for the Gray wire with a tan stripe and the light blue wire with the green stripe. On the passenger side, look for the gray wire with the tan stripe and the purple wire with the gray stripe. I've also linked you to an install video showing the # PAL8250 being installed on a 2012 F150 Crew Cab. The procedure for accessing the wires on...
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• Troubleshooting Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock on 2011 Ford F-250
  The first thing I would do here is make sure that you've located the correct wires to tap into, as the colors aren't always going to be the same as they show in the videos that demonstrate installation of the Pop and Lock # PAL8250. If you did not test them before tapping into them, you're going to want to test the functions of the wires by activating the "lock" and "unlock" on your power door locks using a circuit tester like the # PTW2993. If you don't get power to those wires when those...
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• Tailgate Lock for a 2015 Ford F-150 without a Factory Tailgate Lock
  Pop&Lock tailgate lock # PAL8250 only works if your 2015 Ford F-150 tailgate has a lock so it will not work for your truck. You would need to use # PAL2500 which is a manual lock and key style lock. I have included a link to a video review of this lock for you.
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• Availability of Tailgate Lock for 2010 Ford F150
  Pop & Lock offers a few locking tailgate options for a 2010 Ford F150. If your truck doesn't have power locks, you'd use part # PAL8200 or # PAL8250 for models with power locks. I've linked you to an install video for the # PAL8250.
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• Tailgate Lock for 2016 Ford F-150
  We sure do. If your 2016 Ford F-150 has power locks you can use the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8250. It wires into the existing power door locks so the tailgate will lock and unlock whenever you lock or unlock your truck's doors. If your truck does not have power locks you can still use the # PAL8250 and add the Switch Kit # PAL9520 to power the lock. The lock installs into your existing handle for a factory look.
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• Troubleshooting Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock Install on a 2010 Ford F150 Where All Locks Stop Working
  I spoke to my contact at Pop and Lock and he informed me that you are most likely using the incorrect wiring. He advised me to have you double check that you are using the correct circuits to wire in this # PAL8250. I attached an install video for you to check out.
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• How to Install the PAL Tailgate Lock Part # PAL8250 on a 2011 F-150 with Backup Camera and Step
  I have attached an installation video of the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 which is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Ford F-150 on a 2012 Ford F-150 for you. The installation between the 2011 and 2012 model years will be the same. The truck we installed this lock on has the manual tailgate key lock but not the reverse camera or tailgate step. However, the kit works on all models regardless of features so the installation process should not be much different if different at...
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• How Does the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock PAL8250 Install in a 2008 Ford F150
  Wire colors aren't specified when installing the # PAL8250 because we have found that the wire colors can sometimes change so the only consistent way to install the unit is to test the wires for the correct function. That being said, according to the install instructions for your truck you will be looking for a grey or grey with tan stripe wire and a purple or purple with grey stripe wire on either side kick panel of the vehicle. You will connect the wires of the lock to the vehicle wires...
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• Recommended Tail Gate Lock for 2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4
  There are a few tailgate lock options for your 2013 Ford F-150. If you want to integrate the lock into your factory power lock system, I'd recommend the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8250. This is a confirmed fit for your vehicle, so it will work seamlessly with your OEM tailgate handle. The quick splice connectors will make this an easy install that will allow you to lock and unlock your tailgate with your power door lock or keyless remote. If you are interested in a manual...
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• Locking Tailgate Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-150
  For a locking tailgate setup for your 2016 Ford F-150 we have the Pop and Lock part # PAL8250 which is a confirmed fit. As long as the tonnea cover can only be opened when the tailgate is open this lock setup will also lock the tonneau. This lock allows you to control the locks of the tailgate with the key FOB as well.
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