got my tail gate working

[gettocruiser]

spent the last few days ripping into my tail gate. it was alot of screwing around. though i could do it now in my sleep in 10 minutes...
i started at the battery and a blown fuse. then i ripped the dash apart to make sure there was power at the switch.
opened up the breaker.
finally made it to the motor...
i had power at all blue wires, but no go.
i ended up hot wiring the motor to test it and to lower the window.
the safety switch was the culprit.
had me scratching my head, and just to kick a brother when he is down, the door latch was out of adjustment so when i finally got the window working, i raised it lowered it but it wouldn't open.
i think i ripped it apart 3 or 4 times before i got it right.

but the gods have shined a favorable light on my endevors and i now have a 5 door pig.
i have only one more electrical item to fix, trailor lights. they must be the green wires some p.o. has hacked.
just found and airstream trailor... look pretty nice behind a pig.

 

[romegadave]

Congrats Getto....big time accomplishment and oh so important on these rigs. Can't remember if I've seen pics of your rig?

 

[nuclearlemon]

after dealing with my electrical nightmare, i feel your pain. and the excitement! congrats

 

[PabloCruise]

x2 on the need to see pics of you Pig pulling an Airstream!

 

[gettocruiser]

well unfortunately the airstream sold.
i know, i know... i gotta figure out how to post pics.
it will be soon. my new roomate has more more ability than me(not hard) with computers. i'll get him to help me out.
i started a programming course in 93, i hated it instantly(and dropped out) so much that i must have developed some kind of neurosis.

sure feels good to have that tailgate sorted out.
the pics are coming.
eric