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BB72CHEVKT 03-27-2013 11:07 AM

Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
I locked it and now it will not open and the button is sticking out. Any ideas?

lolife99 03-27-2013 12:30 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Unlock it?

Just trying to follow you,...

LockDoc 03-27-2013 12:41 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5974351)
Unlock it?

Just trying to follow you,...


Me too... Are you saying that the key won't turn. You need to provide way more information that to get any help...

Just my 2¢ worth.

LockDoc

BB72CHEVKT 03-27-2013 02:12 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Ok, ya'll are right my explination sucked. Good news is I got it unlocked when I went out to take a pic.

LockDoc 03-28-2013 12:03 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT (Post 5974531)
Ok, ya'll are right my explination sucked. Good news is I got it unlocked when I went out to take a pic.

Glad you got it unlocked. Lube everything up good inside the door and spray a little penetrating oil (preferably with teflon) into the lock. Do not use a graphite based lube on the lock cylinder...

LockDoc

Cumminpwr11 04-15-2013 07:18 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Anyone make a billet button for the back hatch? I would like to just remove the key hole and have button that runs off a remote to unlock just the back hatch...Kinda like newer vehicles. Unlock drivers door with one button hit it twice and the whole car unlocks. or a seperate button for just the trunk release.


Thanks
Chris

I hope I was clear

LockDoc 04-17-2013 07:46 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Cumminpwr11 (Post 6013882)
Anyone make a billet button for the back hatch? I would like to just remove the key hole and have button that runs off a remote to unlock just the back hatch...Kinda like newer vehicles. Unlock drivers door with one button hit it twice and the whole car unlocks. or a seperate button for just the trunk release.


Thanks
Chris

I hope I was clear


I don't know of anyone that makes a setup like that for a hatch

LockDoc

Burb 06-07-2013 09:25 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Let us know how the keyless entry turns out ... installing shocks too?
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WartEye 06-15-2025 11:56 AM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
My '72 Suburban's tailgate lock had been knocked inside the tailgate, presumably because the previous owner couldn't unlock it (see below) when I bought it. I got a junkyard lock mechanism, had a key made, and discovered that it, too wouldn't unlock. I have to remove an access panel and insert a tool to unlock it. Since this is the second "failure" I'm guessing that this is a common problem: maybe a spring is missing/broken? I can't find a picture clear enough to tell. Any help?

HO455 06-15-2025 04:27 PM

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 
Maybe this link will help you. Scroll to post 970. I removed mine and post some information there is some information on the next page as well.


https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...diator&page=39


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