Wire Colors Used to Install the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 in a 2012 Ford F-150

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On a 2012 Ford F-150 super crew 4wd Lariat, I want the gate lock to open with the passenger door function. Which wires in the passenger rocker tunnel do I use?The wires at the door post appear to be gray w/black stripe for lock, and purple w/ gray stripe for unlock. Im testing on the door connector at the B pillar

asked by: Marlin P

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When we installed the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 in a 2012 Ford F-150 just like yours we found that the green wire with a brown stripe carried the lock voltage and the blue wire with a green stripe is for unlocking. For more info check out the video I attached at the 5:00 mark.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2013 Ford F-150 installation of Pop & Lock tailgate lock #PAL8250 will be the same as in the video I have linked on a 2013 F-150. And for the written instructions they are as follows: 1. Lower the tailgate and remove the access panel. 2.…

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Answer 2

Because the problem you describe is intermittent, I would suspect a wiring issue. I'd review the wiring connections where you tapped the wiring for the tailgate lock into the vehicle wiring behind the passenger-side kick panel. Instead of the…

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Answer 3

Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock #PAL8250 is a correct fit for the 2011 Ford F-150 that has factory power locks on all doors and a plastic or steel tailgate handle with a manual lock. I confirmed these fits with Pop & Lock. Is the lock getting the…

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Answer 4

I spoke with Pop & Lock to help troubleshoot this issue. They stated that you may be connected to the wrong wires. The proper wires for the passenger door of your 2013 Ford F-250 should be the grey with a brown/tan stripe and purple with a grey…

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Answer 5

For a regular cab truck, Pop & Lock recommends accessing the wires behind the driver's and passenger side kick panel. On the driver's side, you're looking for the Gray wire with a tan stripe and the light blue wire with the green…

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Answer 6

Yes, in order to have the tailgate on your 2014 Ford F-150 lock in correspondence with the power locks on the truck you will just need the Pop & Lock #PAL8250. This system is designed specifically for your F-150 and it will wire into the power…

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Answer 7

Your 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor has keyless entry. Therefore if you are installing the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock - Power - Black, part #PAL8250, you will need to access the passenger side kick panel. The wires you would splice into are behind…

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Answer 8

The tailgate lock which will fit your 2012 Ford F-150 Raptor with factory power locks is the Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock #PAL8250. I've added links to a review video of this lock as well as a video of an install for you to take a look…

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Answer 9

I spoke to my contact at Pop and Lock and he informed me that you are most likely using the incorrect wiring. He advised me to have you double check that you are using the correct circuits to wire in this #PAL8250. I attached an install video for you…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Wire Colors Used to Install the Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock part # PAL8250 in a 2012 Ford F-150

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