tailgate issue

Asked by Lee Apr 05, 2018 at 09:49 AM about the 1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

the tailgate on my custom crusier will not lower. The key works the lock and
glass. The door will open and the handle for the tailgate will pull up to release
the gate. the gate seems to be locked in place

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KenF answered 6 years ago

Have you tried any type of solvent spray to loosen the lock mechanism, on the chance it's just sticking shut? A graphite spray can lubricate a mechanism without leaving any residue behind that can cause it to gunk up in the future. If a spray lube doesn't do the trick, you may have to remove the door panel and see just what failed. Back then all the locking mechanisms were connected by rods back to the lock, so your door handles and keyholes all had connecting rods that, if they popped loose, would prevent them from working. The car is over 30 years old, something most likely just gave out.

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Lee answered 6 years ago

Thanks for the info. I did try WD40 on the parts just seems stuck. It's just seems locked in place.

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