Tailgate not locking?, is this correct

[deanandeva]

Hi all,

My key will only turn 1/4 of the way, if I remove the lock mechanism I can See it rotate and the locking pin move from one side to the other. When assembled back on the car I can see that the pin can only travel to one side?

Am i Missing something ?

Thanks for your thoughts

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[Beachy]

You may find that it is closing but the mechanism is not completely sliding the whole way across on the locks give it a good oil or grease and give the tail gate a good push when closed if those locks don't slide home the lock won't work and will be as you discribed

[deanandeva]

Hi Beachy,

I have also tried it with the tailgate open, which would simulate the mechanism completely sliding the whole way?.

Is the set up right compared to others ?

[Big Rob]

I've had the same issue and it was the mechanism that bolts to the tailgate. The washer/retainer bit wears and the handle pulls through too far, blocking the square pin.
Loosen the handle nut and pull the handle back out a bit to see if that helps.
The mechanism is available from Rare Spares.

[deanandeva]

Hey Rob,

I have the new Rare Spares Mechanism on it ?, I can see what you mean though?, might try some additional washers..

[deanandeva]

Do I have the right components ?

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[Sandaro]

Have you tried flipping the base plate around so the cut out for the locking tab is on the other side?

[HXsman]

I'll give that a try, I feel like I'm missing a plate though ?

[HXsman]

Hi Sandaro,

I tried reversing it, didn't seem to make any difference, from what I can see now I need to pack out the plates with some washers to align in the right position?

[Innuendo]

Put the plate on with the locking pin in place (in slot) I.E: locked.
Tighten without allowing the pin to side out of place. Test function as you apply tension (tightening).