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power tailgate goes to sleep?

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I use the tailgate often each day using the tailgates button or manually closing the gate. Ive notice several times the gate button(on the tailgate) doesnt 'power' open or close. Tried going to the dash button or using the keyfob and it beeps but doesnt work. Not sure what combination works but Ive manually closed the gate, used the Key fob 'unlock' button a few times and then the power gate button works.
Does it go to sleep or go out of sync when manually closing it?
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I use the tailgate often each day using the tailgates button or manually closing the gate. Ive notice several times the gate button(on the tailgate) doesnt 'power' open or close. Tried going to the dash button or using the keyfob and it beeps but doesnt work. Not sure what combination works but Ive manually closed the gate, used the Key fob 'unlock' button a few times and then the power gate button works.
Does it go to sleep or go out of sync when manually closing it?
Ditto, but i do not have power close.
 

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Yes it does seem to go to sleep if left open for more than a few minutes. I've noticed I have to lift it twice to get it to close if it's been open very long and the truck not running.
 

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Yes it does seem to go to sleep if left open for more than a few minutes. I've noticed I have to lift it twice to get it to close if it's been open very long and the truck not running.
Happens on my 21 with the power gate. As mentioned, it seems the longer it’s open the more likely it loses power. I use my tailgate often just as a work surface, so it’s open a long time. Had it never want to power up a few times. Opened and closed one of the truck doors and it powers right up. So, something like sleep mode I guess.
 

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Happens on mine every now and then. Hit the button on the tailgate and nada. Check pocket for FOB. Check. Hit again and it works. Go figure...
 

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I use the tailgate button on the fob regularly and the tailgate frequently responds with three beeps on the first double push of the button but always operates on the second attempt. This is true whether opening or closing the tailgate. I don't consider it an issue to be concerned about.
 

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Mine likes to snooze frequently too, usually when i try to open it and a few times while open with the truck unlocked.
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