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Anyone know how the tailgate locking mechanism can be engaged when the tailgate is open? Wife called and it wouldn't disengage for her meaning that the tailgate would not shut. Had to be tied shut to get home. See the pic. FYI the fix was to use the handle and open the tailgate like normal as if it was shut. Somehow she couldn't get the handle to do this....maybe she just didn't open it enough, I dunno. You *do* have to use the bottom part of the handle for it to work. Using the top of the handle is ineffective as it's the pivot point. EDIT: only way I've repeated this and got it to be in the UP and LOCKED position is to use a screwdriver and push it, acting like the lock pin on the door frame. Thanks!
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