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steve anders
Dodge Dakota
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4/13/2002
23:09:42
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Hi all,
After losing some stuff out of the back of my truck I went looking and found a product called Powerbolt/ Powergate. It basically is an electric solenoid that locks the tailgate lever. It is plumbed into the existing door lock system.
What does the collective think of this product and is there a reasonable place to buy it from???
A group buy????
thanks in advance
Steve Anders
02 Quad Cab sport 4x4 4.7
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Mykr
Dodge Dakota
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4/14/2002
21:20:14
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Steve,
I bought mine from www.central4wd.com...It cost $59.95..I do like the fact that it actuates with my electric locks in the truck. As far as wiring it in. I found it easier to interface into the locking system at the "Central Timer Module" in the drivers kick panel as opposed to where they recommend...
2001 QC
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pbash
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2002
03:02:51
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I installed the Pop & Lock power tailgate lock which I also got from central4wd.com for $59.95. It works great and seems plenty strong. Installation took me about three hours but a lot of that time was fumbling around. To do it again might take an hour total. The instructions said to connect to two specific wires behind the driver side kick panel which I did. They also suggested bringing the wires inside the cab using the hood-release grommet in the firewall. I think that is their generic instructions for all trucks because on the Dakota, at least a 2002, its nearly impossible to get your hand anywhere near that grommet due to tight spaces. Instead, I went through the grommet in the floor of the cab where the emergency brake cable enters/exits. The grommet is under the edge of the carpet just beside where the driver's left foot would be if it were planted flat on the floorboard. I cut a small slit with a knife and pushed the wires through then sealed with silicon sealant. The wires come out right next to the kick panel so they are right where they need to be to connect to the power door lock wires. Works great.
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William
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2002
03:20:37
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The Pop & Lock is the best bet. It works great, the only thing is to ensure that you proerly adjust it in the tailgate so that it does actually lock the handle. There are various holes in the assembly that can be used, you just have to make sure you use the correct ones. It took me about 4 hours but that was because I wanted to ensure the wires were properly routed from rear to front so I had to drop the skid plate around the fuel tank.
2001 QC SLT PLUS
4.7ltr AWD
LSD TT HD
Acces Rollup Cover
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pbash
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2002
03:38:37
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A good part of my fumbling around was getting the holes in the lock's plate lined up properly. I think I had to remove the tailgate and realign the lock at least twice before I figured out what I did wrong (studying the picture in the instructions would have avoided that trouble). Probably 1/2 hour was spent carefully stripping away my line-x coating from the bolt heads that hold the lock on. I also wasted at least 1/2 hour trying to figure out how to bring the wire through the firewall before discovering the emergency brake cable grommet. Again, it wouldn't take me nearly as long now to do the install. Maybe less than an hour total.
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Big Blue QC
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4/15/2002
08:07:13
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I have the Pace Edwards version for the power tailgate lock. No complaints. From start to finish it took at least 4 hours. If you have any questions please e-mail me.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars,
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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Grady C
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
11:34:47
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Where does the power/signal wire come thru the tailgate at? I am pretty sure there are caps on the sides of the gate, did you use those or what. Does it allow for a clean install or does it require some extra work? Thanks gang
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Big Blue QC
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4/19/2002
12:01:53
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With the Pace Edwards power lock all the electrical connections for power are made behind the drivers side kick panel under the dash. I wire loom is used to route the wires through the firewall, under the truck and through a hole in the bottom of the tailgate.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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pbash
Dodge Dakota
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4/19/2002
12:27:57
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The Pop & Lock includes two sections of wire, one short and one long, joined with a plug. The short section goes into the tailgate and the long runs up to the cabin. The plug is there so the wires can be easily disconnected to remove the tailgate. There are drain holes on the bottom which can be used to run the wiring into the tailgate. I used the one on the far left, as you stand facing the gate, and ran the wires along the frame with the existing wiring up to just under the driver's seat, then went up through the emergency brake grommet to get to the driver's side kick panel.
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wvalters
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2002
14:56:27
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I am installing a Powergate in a 2002 Dakota now (2 door) and cant seem to find the wires to hook to. The manual says Orange/Blk, and Pink/Blk. I see mention of the driver side kick panel, but am somewhat new at this and dont know what harness those two wires are in.
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Big Blue QC
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8/07/2002
16:44:45
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If memory serves me correct do the following:
1. Remove the plastic trim piece to the left of your left foot that hides lots of wiring and electronic boxes.
2. I believe the two wires you need are located in the center harness/plug of the three you will now be looking at the back of.
3. Using a 12V tester, poke into the ends of the plug/harness of each color specified and lock/unlock the doors with the door switch, looking to see when your 12V tester light lights up according to the function you are doing, locking or unlocking.
4. Connect to those two wires and button everything up
Good luck
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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wvalters
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2002
19:14:35
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Thanks!!!
Thats exactly where they were... Locking like a champ!
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BlackDak02
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8/07/2002
19:19:42
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Excellent memory Big Blue QC, did my truck recently and your directions are flawless. The orange/black and the pink/black wires in the center plug/harness worked for my '02 CC.
P.E.'s directions are pretty vague about the final connection point- "parking brake area". I had to hit up Google pretty hard to find some better info.
I ran my wires up through the fender, out by the door hinges and through the big grommet that all the door wires run through to enter the cab right above the kick panel.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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Andy
Dodge Dakota
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8/11/2002
08:44:59
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Is there a way to adjust the lock. Mine seems to have too much slack and the tailgate can be opened just by pulling up hard on the handle. The instructions aren't too clear.
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BlueCC00RT
R/T
8/11/2002
12:22:58
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i also have the pace edwards powergate... i think that you dont have it set up right... its probably not locking all the way... i had the same problem the plate wasnt sliding all the way to the left(not locking all the way) so i had to re-adjust it by dropping it down a hair plus it was alittle tilted.. once you get it adjusted right there is no way you can open it by "pulling Harder"
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BlackDak02
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8/11/2002
14:51:05
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The only thing I don't like about it is all you have to do is pop off the bezel and manually shift the bolt and you're in. Wish there was a way to make the bezel tamperproof.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
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jaggy
GenIII
3/12/2003
16:02:35
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I was wondering if any of the power locks have a manual key lock as well.
I have an access roll top cover and it locks from inside. If that power lock fails...I am screwed.
And If BlackDak02 is acurate then why bother with the lock at all?
I like the idea of the power lock but it almost sound like a manual key lock would be better.
Please correct me if I am wrong or let me know if there is a combo lock available.
thanks in advance.
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CJ
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2003
21:35:07
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I can't remember who...I think it's Pop-Lock...anyways one of the companies out there makes one that you use a key on...but it would be the cadillac of locks if it was electric AND could be used with a key
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KovzR6
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2003
21:47:57
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how exactly does it "lock" the tail gate???
you dont need a hard toneau cover do you?
i dont want someone stealing my tail gate...it happened to a friend of mine
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Gentleman
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2003
12:53:15
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I have a popnlock which I installed this week, I went and removed the bezel and tried to push the bolt back and it would not move, there is a cam that holds the bolt in place and the way the bracket is made it was impossibe to get a fish wire to move the cam.
If I am overlooking something please let me know, I do not want to loose my Alteza's or tailgate
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Jaggy
GenIII
3/13/2003
13:43:52
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I was playing with my roll top cover last night. I found a way to get into it in an emegency... Does not give me a lot of confidence about its locking mechanism, but then again I can pick the lock on my tool box in 30 seconds or less with a paper clip.
The electic tailgate lock seems good enough for my application.
thanks for the replies.
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2003
13:55:13
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people posted that the key manual lock, is poor quality and a waste of money.
They said with alot of pressure, it fails and opens anyway.
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