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May 10, 2013 | 07:15 AM

MDames2

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Tailgate Operation Question

I noticed yesterday that when I push the power tailgate button on the dash to open it, it made a single beep and didn't open. I could only get it to open the tailgate after I unlocked the doors. I also noticed that the key fob wouldn't open the tailgate from outside the vehicle while the doors were locked. I never noticed this before. Is this normal?

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May 10, 2013 | 07:49 AM

dlchandler

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From what I have read that's the way it's supposed to work. Only with all the doors unlocked.

May 10, 2013 | 08:30 AM

kitlz

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Yes, that's normal operation. It's been that way since the 2nd gen RX.

May 10, 2013 | 09:43 AM

Droid13

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I can open the tailgate from the key fob without unlocking the doors first.

May 10, 2013 | 09:54 AM

jimmymagic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Droid13

I can open the tailgate from the key fob without unlocking the doors first.

Same here.

May 10, 2013 | 10:06 AM

Whitigir

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Droid13

I can open the tailgate from the key fob without unlocking the doors first.

Another "same here"

I got another thing I noticed though. If you lock your car via the Key fob, you can not simply hold and pull the door handle to unlock (this will only be unlocked, if you use your handle touch button) Or it may be just me

May 10, 2013 | 10:19 AM

rxsuperman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Droid13

I can open the tailgate from the key fob without unlocking the doors first.

Same here.

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May 10, 2013 | 11:06 AM

Rxstarfire

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There is a button in the glove box that can be used to disable the power back door system. When this is Off, the power back door cannot be operated even with the wireless remote control or power back door switch.
I am looking at the manual online and it looks like this is on page 85.

Hope that helps.