Troubleshooting Pop and Lock Conversion Kit Not Working When Wired Up Properly
Updated 09/04/2024 | Published 08/30/2024
Question:
2021 Ford Ranger with remote tailgate lock and ARE CX cap. I installed PL9772 from you guys today, everything fits properly. Wired the actuator to the tailgate brown/green and grey/green wires under the truck and the actuator doesnt function. My volt meter shows voltage spikes at the actuator when locking and unlocking car via fob. Is there a minimum voltage or time the actuator needs to function? Is it possible mine is not getting enough juice? Im thinking of using my 12v power supply when I get home to see if I can trigger the actuator with enough current. Any help you can offer would be great. John
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Expert Reply:
Hey John, yeah I would go ahead and see if you can trigger the mechanism with a more direct battery source and see if that allows it to work. Is it making any sounds like it wants to work? I would also make sure all of the wires are connected securely and there's nothing bound up that might prevent movement from happening.
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Pop & Lock Power Lock Conversion Kit for Truck Caps and Hard Tonneau Covers
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John
9/4/2024
Jameson, Thanks for the response. Previously to your reply I connected it to a 12v source and it worked properly. The connection issue was narrowed down to the kit supplied wire taps. Knew I shouldn't use them, used them, regretted it, soldered instead. Issue is fixed now.