Tailgate problems! Help!

[Calebp]

I just got home with my new roxor and the tailgate will not open. I’m assuming there’s a lock on it but I haven’t messed with it much yet. Any ideas?

 

[JonBoyK]

The little pull knob on the top right next to the opening.

 

[Calebp]

The little pull knob on the top right next to the opening.

Got it! Thanks!

 

[ROXOR]

Lol...
When I test drove one in the summer my dealer said the tailgate was broken. Said they had parts on order and would fix it for free once they came in.
I went and unlocked it and..... it opened right up.
Hahahah.

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[quickshot]

Lol...
When I test drove one in the summer my dealer said the tailgate was broken. Said they had parts on order and would fix it for free once they came in.
I went and unlocked it and..... it opened right up.
Hahahah.

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that's some funny stuff right there!

 

[Bister]

Lol...
When I test drove one in the summer my dealer said the tailgate was broken. Said they had parts on order and would fix it for free once they came in.
I went and unlocked it and..... it opened right up.
Hahahah.

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I want to know what parts they ordered.

 

[Grubby]

Most likely something for the headlites ha ha !!!!

 

[Compshooter]

Hmm, I didn't know you could lock it. I'll have to look a bit closer. I did notice this wire loop looking thing which I thought was odd.

 

[General]

Hmm, I didn't know you could lock it. I'll have to look a bit closer. I did notice this wire loop looking thing which I thought was odd.

The loop you pull sideways to open the latch from sitting in the back, because if you have a top on it then you can't reach the outside lever.
There's another up-down pull knob which locks it, just like older cars with manual lock knobs on the top of the doors (up is unlocked, down is locked).

 

[toolsinaction]

I took mine apart to open it twice before I saw the lock. lol

 

[SweetChuck]

my lock appears to be stuck in the up and unlocked position. Is there a secret to pushing down the lock to lock it?

 

[BOGGER]

my lock appears to be stuck in the up and unlocked position. Is there a secret to pushing down the lock to lock it?

 

[BOGGER]

Rhino lining has it glued in place. Remove it and scrape the plastic clean. Place the tuner grommet back on and reinstall

 

[BOGGER]

* rubber

 

[oldgreybull]

Mine is exactly the same!
To close it tightly I have to slam it shut - really hard, and then it is hard to open . To open open it then you have to press/squeeze the opening handle very hard. My better half can't do it.
If I don't slam it shut it will close, but not tightly, and then it rattles. I've considered putting a piece of foam or rubber along the edge so it doesn't rattle, but it wouldn't really be closed tightly. Like others, I don't see anything to adjust.
Maybe after enough slamming (old GI "brogan maintenance" - swift kick) it will loosen up. Then again the mechanism may break.
Hoping someone come up with a solution?
Would adjusting or shimming the hinge side work?

 

[Bister]

Mine is exactly the same!
To close it tightly I have to slam it shut - really hard, and then it is hard to open . To open open it then you have to press/squeeze the opening handle very hard. My better half can't do it.
If I don't slam it shut it will close, but not tightly, and then it rattles. I've considered putting a piece of foam or rubber along the edge so it doesn't rattle, but it wouldn't really be closed tightly. Like others, I don't see anything to adjust.
Maybe after enough slamming (old GI "brogan maintenance" - swift kick) it will loosen up. Then again the mechanism may break.
Hoping someone come up with a solution?
Would adjusting or shimming the hinge side work?

Loosen the striker from the inside the left fender well and move it out very slightly. That's is where the adjustment is.

 

[Bister]

my lock appears to be stuck in the up and unlocked position. Is there a secret to pushing down the lock to lock it?

I think mine is the same, I never really tried to move it since the day I got, but I'm sure its stuck now. Can't help you more than that.

 

[oldgreybull]

Yes! I bet that will do it. I'll try that tomorrow.
BTW - I read your tip on how to remove the switch cover plates on the dash and I finally got them off the other day. It was still a bugger to do though, and even though I taped all around the opening I still ended up using some flat black paint and a pencil brush to touch up my scuff marks.
Thanks Bister, once again you're the "go to" guy for these Roxor glitches !

 

[SweetChuck]

Loosen the striker from the inside the left fender well and move it out very slightly. That's is where the adjustment is.

I'll try this in the morning. I tried everything else. Honestly, I don't see this working, but its worth a shot.