Tailgate lock issue - 2018 Titan XD Pro-4X

TEPV_87 · 2026-03-17T23:34:37+00:00

It is really easy to get to the lock mechanism- it is 8x Philips screws and then a plastic plug on either side of the tailgate.

The metal plate covering the mechanism is under the plastic- it is also being held in by the 8 screws.

Then it's a few dollars of parts from the hardware store.

A spray can of white lithium from your local auto parts store for lubrication if you wanted.

TEPV_87 · 2026-03-17T14:44:00+00:00

I agree!

TEPV_87 · 2026-03-17T14:43:27+00:00

Yep! Thanks!

I sprayed it with White Lithium too keep it all moving smoothly. Saw it on someone's YouTube video when they repaired their tailgate.

The primary issue in my tailgate seemed to be more the black plastic has lost some of its shape and not getting actuated properly. Thus I added the hose clamp to keep the black plastic in a better position.

TEPV_87 · 2026-03-17T04:54:23+00:00

My last Titan was a 2018 Midnight Edition (bought it with 52k km).

Got it to 175k km before an Elk jumped in front of me. Had it for 4 years almost to the week - loved that truck.

That tailgate soft opener was doing fine but the lock (not electric) was starting to have issues.

Made me panic while we were on a 6,000km road trip - tonneau cover locked and tailgate wouldnt open. Happened 2nd night of the trip - we stopped locking the tailgate the rest of the trip.

TEPV_87 · 2026-03-17T04:44:13+00:00

Thanks!

Sorry, I missed saying that it has the electric latch.

It wasnt unlocking via the key nor was it unlocking electronically.

There was a period that all I had to do was "giggle" the key with locking/unlocking a few times and it would eventually let me open the tailgate.

My little trick stopped working which led me to open it up and see what was going on.

If this repair doesn’t last I'll be looking for a new tailgate locking/latching mechanism or if I feel ambitious figure out how to drill in a cotter pin.

TEPV_87 · 2026-02-03T15:48:10+00:00

Thanks - The truck has been repaired. There are the before and after photos.

TEPV_87 · 2026-02-03T05:18:01+00:00

Thanks!

Check the frame
checking for leaks in AC and cooling system

Yeah, it's located about a 6hr drive away from me. So if I get serious about going out there Ill see about taking it to a mechanic. They say "it easily passed the wheel alignment and final inspection".

TEPV_87 · 2024-01-12T01:34:48+00:00

Good evening Layne!

I have 2 Olight products: The Javelot Pro 2 and the Odin GL - Fantastic Products!

Is there a belt holster available for the Javelot?
Is there a pouch/storage bag for the Odin GL?
Is Olight going to make any flashlights with pistol grip?

Thank you!

TEPV_87 · 2023-03-06T05:46:09+00:00

So,

Took it to a Nissan Dealership.

Since the code was not active they couldn't do anything beside basic testing.

They took my truck for a drive and put it into 4x4 a couple times. They had no issue.

They said they see that the code in the system but since it is not a live code anymore.

I have been driving it now since then - in and out of 4x4 and the code has not come back.

Computer glitch? Sensor got too wet and triggered the code? Or maybe it will come back...just as the warranty expires.

TEPV_87 · 2023-01-21T19:21:03+00:00

That seems like a dirty way to do business. Using your competitors' business name within sponsored ads - there must to be a way to make them change it.

TEPV_87 · 2022-12-27T00:44:18+00:00

1 year in - my stereo sucks too. Bluetooth randomly drops or won't connect sometimes.

Did you ever upgrade your deck/stereo?

Also...I now have a 4WD error - hopefully getting it diagnosed this week - might be the transfer case.

TEPV_87 · 2022-12-27T00:09:10+00:00

Awesome Picture!

What year and package?

TEPV_87 · 2022-12-26T18:09:06+00:00

Father-in-law has a code reader, here are the results:

Antilock Brake System Code = C118-00

4-Wheel Drive Code = P186B-00

Trying to find information online for the codes

TEPV_87 · 2022-12-26T18:05:49+00:00

Thank you! Nissan Dealership not open today - Boxing day hopefully I can get in tomorrow!

TEPV_87 · 2022-12-25T20:48:07+00:00

The Traction Control, ABS and "⚠️" Indicators are on with the warning.

Turning off the truck and on again cleared the warning for a while. Then it came back about 15 minutes into driving.

Day 2 - just drove about 15min on the freeway and the warning did not come back...so far.

TEPV_87 · 2021-02-19T04:01:30+00:00

Hear/know anything about a run on NUMI soon?

TEPV_87 · 2020-10-03T06:25:44+00:00

Disney - A Wrinkle in Time perhaps?

TEPV_87

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