Tailgate Glass Button

[Joe Dirt]

I'm trying to figure out my tailgate glass issues- the only way I can lock it is to manually pry the lock shut, but need the thing fixed. If the glass is opened, you can't close it, the glass lock bracket contacting the locking mechanism doesn't trip the lock. The lock works fine when you move it by hand with or without the actuator plugged in, or even hooked up.

I started taking it apart tonight, and the actuator isn't frozen, the glass lock/wiper actuator is fine as I tried swapping that with one I had on the shelf.

Only thing I can think is the button is fubar'd. This is what it looks like, I think it's busted. This can't be normal, no? When you push the button, it just pushes in. It will release the glass if latched, but I don't think it is in condition to let the lock work the other way. Thoughts? I've only seen one, so I have no perspective and can't find one online to compare it to.

 

[lynchy wa]

Strange it should work one way but not the other. That would have to be a button malfunction...Wouldn't it? Seeing as I'm such a mechanical wizard I'd maybe spray it with MAF cleaner or electrical contact cleaner and see if you can get a result. Sorry, I'm a bit (bit???) of a schmuck when it comes to actually helping people out with auto problem's

 

[techieman33]

speaking if that button any idea what is wrong with the one on wedgie? The key doesn't even go all the way in.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Who uses keys?

Actually- seriously- I never used a key on any of my Ex's doors, gates, or glass buttons. Some were frozen, some needed some lubing up I think. I never tried the key though, I always used the keyless fob, the door buttons, or the interior buttons. Heck- I never took my key out of the ignition. Bad idea, sure, but I just had the key in there without a ring.

Might just need some spray in there? I hadn't messed with any of them.

This one I'm only worried about the button releasing the door and allowing the window to re-latch. I wouldn't be using the lock for anything. I'm assuming it's froze up too. I'll have to try it...

 

[Joe Dirt]

Ok, I pulled it out of the truck.

I think the button assembly was f'd up.



This was the orientation in the truck:

This is what that looks like:

That translates to this:

Which means the botton can't fully depress or latch correctly.



It needed to be like this:

But there was also some broken plastic in this one, and I have no idea how these two pieces are supposed to be together on this lock, so I'm going to grab a new one at the junkyard and see how that works.

Am I on the right track here, or what am I missing?

 

[lynchy wa]

Err......A crow bar???
To be sure.