Truck Liftgate Not Working

Usually if this is a switch problem one of the two switches will work fine.

Truck liftgate not working.

Platform will not raise liftgate motor does run. Platform will not raise to full raised position. This is my first time messing. Platform will not raise liftgate motor does run.

If both switches do not turn the liftgate on then you probably have a broken wire inside the pump motor box. 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 lift rated loads but drifts down. Apply direct power from your truck to lift gate.

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. I have a waltco liftgate that will work properly when shorted across solenoid but will not work with switch. Morgan truck body has been the premier producer of truck and van bodies in north america for more than 65 years.

By answering a few fundamental questions beforehand a truck owner can pinpoint those liftgate models that will be best suited for their individual needs. Tommy gate the original hydraulic lift is a premier brand of private and commercial hydraulic liftgates. Platform lowers extremely slowly. For most all pickup trucks there are compatible liftgate models.

Little or no hydraulic fluid in reservoir. Nothing but a clicking sound when using the switch. View all liftgate information photos video and more. Platform lifts little or no load platform drifts down when raised off ground motor does run.

Solenoid has been replaced 2 3 times and still nothing. Follow the schematic through to the switch to find either the faulty wire that may be broken or a faulty switch. Power down models fill to 1 2 of full with platform raised. Switch has power to it and power out when worked.

Platform will not raise motor does not run. Platform will not lower. One common reason when the lift gates don t go back up on a big rig trailer l.