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Old May 10, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Default 300TDT Tailgate problem

Hey guys,

I recently got hold of an '85 300TDT. Worked great until a couple of days back, I can't seem to unlock the tailgate - and get this:

- the square ignition key doens't work on it
- that's the only key I have
- tailgate has no interior handle
- tailgate has no locking 'stalk'

It's not the vacuum.. all other locks actuate when I unlock the master.. I do hear an odd cranking noise from the tailgate. Before I rip the tailgate panels off, is there something else I should try ? Thanks in advance,

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Old May 10, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Default RE: 300TDT Tailgate problem

Never mind. Took the tailgate panels off, really balky locking mechanism. Hit it with WD40, much smoother.[/align]
 
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