Help!

I just received my Pop & Lock tailgate lock for my 2010 F150 XLT Super Crew. In attempting to locate the wires to connect to I find that there are no wires in the bundle below the driver door sill that match the wires colors listed in the instructions.

It calls for pink/black and pink/orange. Noting Pink/* found at all.

Has anyone done this install to some other set of wire colors? Please advise, I need a starting place.

Thanks
Rod

 

Did you get the Pop and Lock from DynoLock?

I know I had trouble finding the correct wires as well - they weren't the same color as what was listed on the instruction sheet. I tapped in the the left rear door lock so when I hit the unlock button twice, it would unlock the tailgate. I just removed the left rear door panel to see what the colors were at the lock. A few screws/bolts and you're good to go. Probably save you some time and frustration too.

 

I bought it through eTrailer.com.

By the way the PL model to use for the 2010 F150 is the PL8250. The PL8255 that is currently recommended is being discontinued due to fitment issues. I think that's why it is out of stock.

Well, my options are down to going into the door panel to find the correct wires. I talked to the Mfg twice and got different wire colors in different locations each time. The last time I got the correct ( I hope? ) wire colors and by removing one end of the rubber boot from the frame to the door and looking at the bundle going through it located them. You actually access the wires behind the kick panel, but it's hidden behind the emergency brake pedal mounting plate and I cannot get to it. The tech suggested going into the door was actually easier.

Anyway, after some on line research on door panel removal I'm going to go into the door and identify the correct wires at the servo. I will tap into the power there and fish a couple of wires through the boot into the cab behind the kick panel. The harness to the tailgate servo is long enough that I can run it forward under the frame and go through the hood release cable grommet in the firewall and make the connection. That will be one more set of connectors but otherwise follows the installation instructions. And I will know I have the correct power connections!

 

Got it done by going into the driver door to connect at the servo. The correct colors were Blue/Green and Gray/Brown.

Rod

 

I *just* did this mod over this weekend. On a 2009 SuperCrew XLT the colors were GREY / DARK BROWN stripe and LIGHT BLUE / LIGHT GREEN stripe. I found them in the panel you step over to get into the driver's side door (on the floor, not the kickpanel although they did look to go up to the kickpanel so I'm sure you can find them over there).

I didn't buy they DynoLock though, it didn't come with instructions. It's just a $6 actuator from eBay I saw to get from another thread. Apparently it's supposed to be the exact same part.

 

which actuator? I bought one on eBay and tried to install the actuator solution but there is no where to mount the unit. And it is difficult to manuever inside the tailgate.

I have a 2009 lariat but the post showing the installation was from an earlier year and it looks like the engineering of the locking mechanism is much different. ANy pics?

 

You did remove the tailgate handle, right? Remove the handle, pop open the rod holders, and the actuator/bracket will fit in. Screw it down, re-assemble the rods and handle, wire it up, and you're good to go.

 

I did not have to do any of this. But I have just the actuator, not the whole Pop'N'Lock device (the actuator alone costs just $3.90 (shipped) from eBay). My pics aren't very good (they're from my phone) but I hope it helps show some of my progress (it was incomplete when the pics were taken).

 

i did not remove the tailgate handle. i will try that.

so, the actuator is positioned at a 90 degree angle to the lock mechanism? It looks like you only drilled one (final :-) )hole for connecting the actuator. Am i seeing this right? the actuator won't move on you with only one screw in the actuator?

How much extension does your actuator provide. Mine extends about an inch. Mine looks similar to yours. thx for the info.

 

This is a totally different setup than what I have. You may not need to take the handle off.

 

There is a 2nd hole and screw for the back of the actuator too. Yes, one will hold but two is rock solid. The pic was mid-way through the setup so I hadn't gotten it all in place yet. If you look on the black portion of the tailgate, where it's painted, you'll see the hole. It's just not yet got a screw in it.

If I recall, the back of the actuator actually sat ever so slightly inside that little hole (facing down) on the inside of the tailgate. When you get inside you'll know what I'm talking about and you'll find it to ease your decision making on where to locate the unit.

I hadn't even considered taking off the locking mechanism. The doc I was following didn't instruct me to do it. Thank God too because it might have overwhelmed me at first glance.

 

I see the second hole in the 2nd picture. I also noticed you spaced the actuator away from the tailgate with some nuts. Going to try it tonight. let you know how i make out.

 

ok. got the actuator positioned. how did you snake the wires thru the tailgate? I have a backup camera that has wiring fed thru a hole in the bottom of the tailgate. I shined a light thru the hole but I see none of the light while looking down from the actuator. It's like it is sealed off by a metal brace running the length of the tailgate.

Never mind. i figured it out. took some fishing with some copper wire but i got it. next. on to the wiring!!

 

Dude you Rock. I've been looking for the right wires on my 2011 EcoBoost/ SuperCrew. Read your blog and went out and nailed it. My tailgate lock works fine. Note: there are two wires for each color code, use the heavier gage wire
of the two. DC test light works to help find wire when open/close is acuated.

 

I'm having trouble finding the correct wires for my power door locks on my 2011 f150 fx4 2 door SCab.

Ive been seaching online and also in my truck for hours.