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Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:13 am
I had problems with my 2000 QX4, but it wasn't the gate, the rod would come out. I took everything apart and finally fixed it so it won't do it again, but I have a question as to what is wrong with yours. If the actuator isn't working, it won't move the gate. The gate is mechanical. If it is just that the latch isn't working (like something is broken, so it won't move right), then this is the right part.
If the actuator isn't firing to tell it to release, (you should hear a clunking when you hit the lock and unlock power lock button), then it is probably not the actuator.
Sometimes the locks get gummed up and just need a good shot of carb or brake cleaner to get the gunk out (don't get anything on your paint), clean it then spray with a good silicone lubricant.
Before you buy parts, make sure the actuator is working, that electrical part can go bad, I assume, and not let the gate mechanism work properly.