Back hatch/tailgate lock
 

I locked it and now it will not open and the button is sticking out. Any ideas?

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 

Unlock it?

Just trying to follow you,...

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 

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

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.

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 

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

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

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 

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

LockDoc

Re: Back hatch/tailgate lock
 

Let us know how the keyless entry turns out ... installing shocks too?
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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?

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