over extended tailgate actuator

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brad byron

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Longs, S.C.
Ram Year
2015
Engine
3.6
Couldn't lock the tailgate with the key FOB.
Doors, no problem. Heard a faint click from the actuator. So, got to the actuator and see that the "piston" is fully extended and wouldn't retract with the FOB. no binding, at all in the actuator linkage or the rods going out to the locks. With a bit of "force" was able to get it back in. Noticed that the small rubber block was in place on the piston......was a recall item, awhile back before i owned it(used). Anyway.....works great now and thinking that i should just get a whole new actuator....maybe happen again...??
 
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