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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
Posts: 7754
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Nope Narpy, that’s the switch for the UPPER tailgate release between the rear numberplate lights.
The switch I’m after is the one for the LOWER tailgate, but thanks 
Ah, just read the last line  LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
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davidedwardmawer
Member Since: 11 Oct 2012
Location: Gironde
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| Easy & free solution to lower tailgate switch failure |
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My lower tailgate switch started to get intermittent failure and finally stopped working. After investigation, the solution is easy for anyone and free!
1. take off the lower tailgate top trim (4 cross-headed screws) and remove upwards to free two remaining clips.
2. Prise out the switch around its black surround.
3. Unplug the back of the switch taking care not to let the cable drop back into the hole.
4. Open the switch via the two small clips on either side using a very small screwdriver/pointer etc.
5. Use pliers if necessary to remove the two metal spring clips which have held the whole switch in the tailgate door. In fact it is these clips which deform/squash the switch body, stopping the switch from popping up! (Alternatively file the hole larger in the lower tailgate steel).
6. Re-assemble and connect the switch then test the switch operation. Should be ok now.
6. Place the switch back in the hole in the lower tailgate. It will be loose but it doesn't matter. You could glue it in position taking care not to get glue on the moving white part.
7. Test it again then replace the long trim on the top edge of the tailgate.
8. Final test.
Hope yours is this simple! Photos available on request.
David 33370 Fargues Saint Hilaire
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