Tailgate power lock install

[Steve Krusich]

Last weekend I installed a power lock actuator on the tailgate of my 07 Sporttrac. Now the tailgate locks/unlocks with the keyless remote. The install was a bit more work than the same project on my earlier Gen 1's. I



I don't know why it is not factory equipment or an option. With a tonneau cover it is a must-have.



Steve

 

[Jacob Dryer]

agreed, best $10 I've spend on my ST.

 

[Brian Thomas 2]

Nice, I'm 1/2 though my install. I've got the actuator mounted, just need to finish the wiring

 

[AnthonyL Jones]

Where can you get this?And how hard is the install?

 

[Jacob Dryer]

I just bought a generic lock actuator off ebay for about $6 after shipping and made it work.. There is a project to help with the wiring, but unless you can find the same exact actuator that part of the install is always going to vary a little.



It probably took me 1 1/2 hours to install, it's been a few years, but I remember having to mess with positioning of the actuator and the linkage for awhile to get it to work consistently.

 

[Scott Heckler]

I had one on my '01 and put one on my '08 in june of '08 and I just had the tailgate not unlock this winter / spring. I had it in the dealer for other work and had them look at it. They told me the power lock I added had rusted and was not moving far enough out of the way to unlock the tailgate. They were able to tie wrap it so that it works again. I have not been home long enough to look at it myself. Just a heads up. I never had an issue with the one from my '01.

 

[Fred Stiteler]

Anyone got a link to the inexpensive locks? All I have found are around $100 plus.

 

[Brian Thomas 2]

Here's the one I bought:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER-DOOR-LOCK-88-00-Civic-CONTROL-MODULE-ACTUATOR_W0QQitemZ170469091453QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33723QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8694326610470942036