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Remote Tailgate Release, searched but didn't find anything

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by RikkiBobbi, Nov 28, 2022.

  1. Nov 28, 2022 at 12:13 PM
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    I've found one video and a deleted thread from another forum about the idea and its execution. From what I can tell someone has used motors or solenoids of some sort to pull the release of the latches.
    Anyone have experience doing this project? I figured this may be the best work around for having the smart cap locks that can't be released from the inside.
    Look to camp sometimes this way and wanted a good solution to not leaving everything unlocked and be at risk.

    THanks !!
     
  2. Nov 28, 2022 at 2:11 PM
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    Do you want something to lock and unlock without the key, or to release the lever to open/lower the tailgate?
     
  5. Nov 29, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    I have power locks to the gate that goes with the doors, I want the release so I can unlock myself out of the bed when I camp since the smart cap doesn't have any way to unlock it's doors form inside. Would allow me to be secure inside when camping, if that makes sense.

    I followed the link provided from one of the earlier replies and I think the solution was in fact done here,

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/auto-open-tailgate-mod-build.44113/
     
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  7. Nov 29, 2022 at 11:10 AM
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  8. Nov 29, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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    WOW, I have no need for that, but it sure is cool...:D

    Hope you get it worked out..:thumbsup:
     

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