way up north

I don't have a cover on my box, so a locking tailgate is more a nuisance than a convenience. I'de like to disable it but can't find out if it can be done.

Busboy

To me the idea of the locking tailgate is to stop someone from stealing the tailgate not whats inside the box.

Mechanos

Take the access panel off the inside of the tailgate and unplug the actuator.

way up north

Good point about tailgate theft. Hadn't considered that.
Also thanks for pointing out may be able to disable from interior of tailgate. Was focused on a computer type solution.
Now I got a decision to make.

jnovak

When I purchased my truck in Kansas City, the dealer encouraged me to lock the tail gate as they were getting stolen (easy to remove and expensive to replace...so a good black market for them). Now that I live in Central Maine, I don't lock it. But definitely locked it in KC or when traveling and spending the night at a hotel.

Busboy

Before you disable it go price a new tailgate then prep and paint then clear coat, you'll keep the lock....

MikeyB

Can always disable the lock and install a water pump clamp (or a hinge cover kit) on the passenger side hinge to prevent unauthorized removal.

Krashdavit

Wait, are you staying that your tailgate locks with the key fob? Mine's a good old fashioned key in and turn. Shoot, if I could get a fob actuated unit that would be the cats a$$ heck, if you want to disable that part, just drive around for a while. That POS will seize up and you won't be able to lock it anyway, keyed of course

Blake Clark

http://www.mopar.com/part/82211668AB

Adds keyless lock to the tailgate, on applicable vehicles.

Krashdavit

Sweet, thanks Blake. Btw, I know it's a few years late, but thanks for the delete write up!