Truck Liftgate Not Working

Platform will not raise liftgate motor does run.

Truck liftgate not working.

Tommy gate the original hydraulic lift is a premier brand of private and commercial hydraulic liftgates. Solenoid has been replaced 2 3 times and still nothing. 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. When shorting across solenoid everything works fine.

Usually if this is a switch problem one of the two switches will work fine. For most all pickup trucks there are compatible liftgate models. 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. Little or no hydraulic fluid in reservoir.

Follow the schematic through to the switch to find either the faulty wire that may be broken or a faulty switch. Platform lowers extremely slowly. Apply direct power from your truck to lift gate. If you are not getting power.

View all liftgate information photos video and more. I have a waltco liftgate that will work properly when shorted across solenoid but will not work with switch. By answering a few fundamental questions beforehand a truck owner can pinpoint those liftgate models that will be best suited for their individual needs. We specialize in the manufacture of class 3 to class 7 gvw box truck straight truck bodies to serve the dry freight refrigerated and contracting industries.

Power down models fill to 1 2 of full with platform raised. Platform will not raise motor does not run. Platform will not raise to full raised position. Platform will lift rated loads but drifts down.

If both switches do not turn the liftgate on then you probably have a broken wire inside the pump motor box. Nothing but a clicking sound when using the switch. Platform lifts little or no load platform drifts down when raised off ground motor does run. Platform will not raise liftgate motor does run.

Platform will not lower. This is my first time messing. One common reason when the lift gates don t go back up on a big rig trailer l.