Is it possible to disable tailgate lock/unlock from automatic system and use key only ? Hard tonneau cover is easily compromised now...cut top/unlock.

[ToplessnFla]

...and yes, I already know the cover can be pried open by a determined thief. I'm trying to deter the honest thief....HaHa.....but seriously, is it easily done ?

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[DunChasnPyro]

...and yes, I already know the cover can be pried open by a determined thief. I'm trying to deter the honest thief....HaHa.....but seriously, is it easily done ?

If that's what you want to do, remove the access panel on the tailgate and unplug the electrical connection to the locking mechanism.

 

[Dryfly24]

Don’t mind me. I just think this thread is hilarious coming from a Tacoma with no automatic factory lock and people on their site always looking to install a fix…

 

[ToplessnFla]

If that's what you want to do, remove the access panel on the tailgate and unplug the electrical connection to the locking mechanism.
If it's that bloody easy then I will certainly do. Much appreciated.

 

[Garemlin]

Ok I'm confused. If the tailgait automatically locks, how is your hard tonneau compromised. That makes zero sense.

 

[Chance575]

Do old school and install a old barrel lock from the hardware store on the tailgate.

 

[Mr._Bill]

I'm guessing, from interpreting the post, that he regularly leaves the truck unlocked, but would like to keep the tailgate locked since the cover lock relies on that to be effective.

 

[NJ_Mojave]

When I hit the unlock button on fob it only unlocks drivers door. If I hit it twice..it unlocks all doors and tailgate. Maybe try that…??? Can’t remember if I changed any settings or it did that when I bought it ??

 

[Mr._Bill]

When I hit the unlock button on fob it only unlocks drivers door. If I hit it twice..it unlocks all doors and tailgate. Maybe try that…??? Can’t remember if I changed any settings or it did that when I bought it ??

That's default behavior. Proximity locks are the same. Touch the passenger handle and everything unlocks, touch the driver handle and only the driver door unlocks.

 

[eaglerugby04]

Do what I do, remove the doors, lol. I laugh at the irony that being a soft top owner my gear in the bed is most secure when the doors are off since nobody can get to the button to unlock since it isn't there.

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