Tailgate not locking from central locking

[dan@biali]

Mine definitely used to lock from the key fob with the central locking, but today I unplugged it to fit a reverse camera and now it only locks and unlocks from the key in the handle. Is there a little trick to getting this working again? I've tried holding the key in the locked position whilst locking and unlocking using the buttons but that didn't work.

[iller]

I'm completely sure mine never has used the central locking.

[numberplate]

edit , my post was in error

[dan@biali]

Good idea but it didn't work. I've had a look at it and whats weird is it doesn't have any electrical connections going to the handle or the mechanism and now I'm doubting whether it even had it! I could have sworn I had unlocked it from the key fob.

[creaky]

I think you probably dreamt it unless the UK market Gen 8 has a tailgate lock that Aus doesn't. There must be an electrical conduit for the reversing camera if you have that.

[dan@biali]

The only electrical connector goes to the third brake light. Maybe I thought it was unlocking every time I pressed the button. But as I said, could have sworn it was locked, I blipped the key and then opened it. Getting forgetful in my old age! Might have to suck up my pride and call Toyota service dept.