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Posted on Sep 10, 2008
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99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tailgate Lock

The electric lock on the tailgate does not work. It won't lock at all -can't lock it by depressing the driver's door lock button or with the remote. Anyone know where to obtain wiring diagrams for the tailgate?

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  • Anonymous Sep 12, 2008

    I have to same problem except that mine won't unlock. there is an access hole about 2x2 on the inside right that you can manually operate the lock. It is the lock actuator that is defective. I've seen the part on line for about 40 dollars and it doesn't look to difficult to replace.

  • Anonymous Dec 27, 2008

    I used the advice given and was able to open the tailgate, I remove the entire lock mechanism and thoroughly lubed it then cycled it a couple of dozen times before replacing it. then I put two small zip-ties in an X pattern across the clip and rod connection. It works perfectly. I hope this helps someone else.
    selwyncdog
    Tulsa


  • Anonymous Mar 17, 2014

    electric locks on on tailgate does not work

  • Anonymous Mar 21, 2014

    The tailgate closes properly, and it opens fine. It just will not lock. I have the cover off, and see how it is supposed to operate, but can't figure out what's wrong.

  • Anonymous Mar 29, 2014

    I can only open the tailgate via the remote and not the button on the actual tailgate what does this mean?

  • Patrick Murphy
    Patrick Murphy Jun 28, 2019

    i cant open tailgate

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I don't think you need a wiring diagram.
Jeep had alot of problems with the lock accuator in the tailgate.

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