What Is A Tailgate Lock Cylinder?

Made of two components, the cylinder and key, the tailgate has rods that attach to the cylinder and operate its locking mechanisms. Based on whether the key is turned to the locking position or not, the rods will engage or disengage. This cylinder is effectively your insurance policy that your tailgate will stay shut after being closed, providing a second layer of security for your personal belongings. If there are issues with cylinder’s function, the key may not be able to be inserted or the cylinder can stop turning properly. Like the hatch lock cylinder, a broken cylinder may mean the lock spins around without ever firmly stopping.

Common Signs And Symptoms That You Need To Replace A Tailgate Lock Cylinder

• The inserted key will not enter the cylinder properly
• Tailgate lock cylinder fails to turn even with key inserted
• Cylinder freely spinning and will not firmly halt after key is input and turned

How Important Is This Service?

Securing items will be quite difficult with a malfunctioning tailgate cylinder. It is not vital to get repaired but very inconvenient as most vehicle owners enjoy using this lock feature. If you believe you are facing any of the issues, chat with one of our experts or have a technician do a general inspection to see if this device or any others within your vehicle needing fixing.