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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:30 AM
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Power Tailgate Lock

Ok, I'm at a loss. Can’t seem to figure out which wires to tape into. I've search several of the forums and they weren't of much help. The instruction that came with the pop and lock say to tap into a pink/orange striped wire and a pink/black striped wire. Well, I found the pink/orange and it goes to a ground but I can't find the pink/black. I did find a black/pink striped wire but it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the locks. If someone could please tell me the correct wires to tap into I'd greatly appreciate it. Sorry for the dumb question. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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i would go look at my truck, but it is at the dealer. i should have it back today, so i will let you know tonight. you might also try a search in the "other aftermarket" section of this site.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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Just did the upgrade. Use the wiring diagram for a F250. It is at the white box under the steering wheel.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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brain bypass, I've looked under several of the other forums and haven't come up with anything very useful. If you could let me know tonight when you get your truck back that would help me out alot. Thanks.

tpgtp, the white box under the steering column is for the ignition stuff isn't it? Which color wires did you tap into? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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I first read this in a thread answered by ScrewDrive: Pink/Black = Lock, Solid Pink = Unlock. I used this combo for my 2003 Screw and it works just fine (unlocks with passenger doors, not with drivers door only). The wires are most easily accessed next to the driver's seat under the step plate. There is a grommet under the driver's side of the truck about 1 foot in from the driver's side door which you can use to feed the wires into the cab.

Dave...
 
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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Where'd you get that...

pop and lock for your tail gate??
 
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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Still don't see a pink/black wire. The only thing I see that's close is the black/pink wire.

petersde, I think the screw might be different because you have a passenger door right behind the drivers so there's wires running back there for the power locks. On my there is no wire in the door sill except for the power seat wires.

brain bypass, if you have your truck back please let me know which wires you used. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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i forgot to look last night, sorry. i will look at lunch for you, and try to shoot a pic. does your truck have an alarm. i have the factory ford alarm, that made it easier finding the wires.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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No, just the factory keyless entry. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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ttt
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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i tapped into the wires that are tapped into the white box under the dash going to the alarm box. i assume that is the keyless entry. they were the red/orange stripe (white wire), and the pink/black stripe (black wire).




this actually unlocks with the dirver's door, but the door obviously unlocks when you open it from the inside, so it only unlocks when you hit unlock
 

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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Awesome pictures! Thank you, thank you, thank you very much!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Ok, I just hooked it up and it only unlocks. I used a meter and there is good voltage for the unlock function but when I press the lock button it is very low. Does yours only unlock? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Ok, I just hooked it up and it only unlocks. I used a meter and there is good voltage for the unlock function but when I press the lock button it is very low. Does yours only unlock? Thanks.
no mine works both ways. are you sure the actuator is good. i tested mine with the battery before wiring it up.
 
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