Truck Liftgate Not Working

By answering a few fundamental questions beforehand a truck owner can pinpoint those liftgate models that will be best suited for their individual needs.

Truck liftgate not working.

This video applies to the hyundai elantra sonata genesis tucson and santa fe 2016 2017 in this video i show you how to activate the smart liftgate this is. Solenoid has been replaced 2 3 times and still nothing. Nothing but a clicking sound when using the switch. For most all pickup trucks there are compatible liftgate models.

Little or no hydraulic fluid in reservoir. Switch has power to it and power out when worked. Power down models fill to 1 2 of full with platform raised. One common reason when the lift gates don t go back up on a big rig trailer l.

This is my first time messing. Platform will lift rated loads but drifts down. Tommy gate the original hydraulic lift is a premier brand of private and commercial hydraulic liftgates. Platform will not raise to full raised position.

When shorting across solenoid everything works fine. However merely finding a compatible pickup liftgate is not nearly as important as finding the right pickup liftgate. Follow the schematic through to the switch to find either the faulty wire that may be broken or a faulty switch. Usually if this is a switch problem one of the two switches will work fine.

Platform will not raise liftgate motor does run. Apply direct power from your truck to lift gate. Action fill reservoir to within 1 2 of full with platform on ground with factory recommended pennzoil arctic hydraulic fluid dextron ii if not available. Platform will not raise motor does not run.

If both switches do not turn the liftgate on then you probably have a broken wire inside the pump motor box. Platform will not raise liftgate motor does run. Platform lifts little or no load platform drifts down when raised off ground motor does run. Platform will not lower.

If you are not getting power. Platform lowers extremely slowly. I have a waltco liftgate that will work properly when shorted across solenoid but will not work with switch.