1999 Dodge Dakota Tail Gate Wont Down Fix Handle Does Work Stuck Closed

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
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my tail gate wont go down . how do i fix it .the handle does not work . it is stuck closed.
Dec 19, 2012 at 2:08 PM
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You might try spraying some wd40 around the latch release handle-- latch rod and latch.
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Dec 19, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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