Help!

[bettybronco]

i have a problem gentleman...my tailgate switch inside works...my key switch does not...i tested the wires into the tailgate and i have power only to the yellow wire(defrost i think). my fuses are fine so where should i check for the constant power? i have no power locks or lumbar or all wheel drive....so now im stuck....should i just rewire it to the battery?

 

[miesk5]

a quickie reply for you; The tailgate latch switch on the driver's side seems to be a common problem. Try pushing the driver's side of the tailgate in while holding the button or key switch in the up or down position

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by Steve http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/692844/...motorwiring.jpg

 

[miesk5]

more a pic & info by Steve

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/517069/...e/tgswitch3.jpg

"Tailgate Switch Paddle

When the tailgate lock cylinder is turned, this paddle arm swings around & presses the appropriate switch button..."

often they wear out

Ground for the motor connects up front, & at rest runs from there through both switches & both wires to the motor.

-When either switch is operated, 1 side's ground is disconnected & replaced by hot.

-Ground for the motor is not connected to it's case, but supplied through the wires.

-There are seperate 2 power sources & 2 fuses for positive. 1 for each switch.

-The same 2 wires are used throughout for both up & down (Polarity is reversed by the switches).

 

[bettybronco]

well when my tailgate is closed i can open my window from the inside switch....i just cant use my key switch....i cant seem to find the tailgate switch that tells the truck when its open either...where would that be?

 

[Justshootme84]

The tailgate key switch and safety mechanism is all one assembly behind the outer skin.

 

[bettybronco]

but im not getting any power to the switch itself...and that should be hot when thge truck is off right?

 

[Justshootme84]

pull the left tailight, and check for a broken wire

 

[bettybronco]

Thnxs....ill try tomorrow and respond with results!....thnx for everything btw!