Tailgate not closing

[JcsMI]

All of a sudden the tailgate will not latch. I cannot find an obstruction. There was a jack back there that may have slammed into the tailgate. It opened fine. On the drivers side I can get the latch to engage while open with my finger. But it will not engage to close. I tried lifting one end of the gate off of the hinge and then putting it back on but that dis not help. Anybody have an idea of whats wrong?

 

[Jdmp]

Hey new here! Try some WD40. I had issues with my old eco diesel latch. That fixed mine

 

[turkeybird56]

Hey new here! Try some WD40. I had issues with my old eco diesel latch. That fixed mine

London, KY, London, England??? lol

 

[stenerson]

All of a sudden the tailgate will not latch. I cannot find an obstruction.

Passenger side tailgate hinge a common wear item that causes this. It's just a small plastic bushing. Easy and cheap fix. I got this on Amazon and fixed mine last year.
Dorman 38713 Passenger Side Tailgate Hinge Compatible with Select Dodge/Ram Models

 

[stenerson]

This video will show you how to remove tailgate to fix it. Just takes a couple of minutes.

How to Remove a Tailgate on the Ram

 

[JcsMI]

I sprayed the wnd with liquid wrench. I can only get the passenger side off. The drivers side is stuck. I tried plong and yanking. Tomorrow I may try a hammer.

 

[RamDiver]

London, KY, London, England??? lol

London​

United Kingdom​

As per the google maps link in their avatar.

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[Burla]

Good time to go nets.

 

[JcsMI]

found a video there is a latch in side of the gate and it sticks. got it closed

 

[RamDiver]

found a video there is a latch in side of the gate and it sticks. got it closed

How about posting the video link?

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[04fxdwgi]

Had it happen on my truck too.
Removed tailgate cover panel, used PB Blaster on latch to loosen it up, then some spray white lithium grease. Not a problem since.

 

[JcsMI]

How about posting the video link?

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How To Fix Dodge Ram Tailgate That Won't Latch in 60 Seconds, with No Tools

The Tailgate on my 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Truck hadn't Latched in a long time. I finally investigated and discovered the fix is super easy! You won't eve...

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[njjeff201]

I have the two way tailgate. If the computer doesn’t see all latches in their correct position it will not allow the release latch to function. ALL & I mean ALL switches/latches need to be soaked with WD40. If a switch is not in its correct position you cannot open the gate. I had a brand new 2021 & you had to SLAM it or the gate would lock out. Now I have a 2020 & it’s doing the same. Somewhere I read of a recall but know RAM I doubt it.
There should be as this is a common problem

 

[04fxdwgi]

Now I have a 2020 & it’s doing the same. Somewhere I read of a recall but know RAM I doubt it.
There should be as this is a common problem

Check the ram website with your VIN and it will tell you of all the recalls for your truck.

 

[Wild one]

I have the two way tailgate. If the computer doesn’t see all latches in their correct position it will not allow the release latch to function. ALL & I mean ALL switches/latches need to be soaked with WD40. If a switch is not in its correct position you cannot open the gate. I had a brand new 2021 & you had to SLAM it or the gate would lock out. Now I have a 2020 & it’s doing the same. Somewhere I read of a recall but know RAM I doubt it.
There should be as this is a common problem

Just a little tidbit for you,WD40 is not a lubricant,it's a Water Displacement formula #40 to be exact. You'd be better off using a good quality penetrating oil instead of WD40