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Boofrmb
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
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Hi All.
Having a pain closing the tailgate, every time when I close the upper tailgate, it just won't latch. The only way to lock it, is to have a large amount of pressure in the center of the tailgate, so it doesn't rebound. It may only need some adjustment, but dealer says it will wear in, lol.
All help is great.
Robert 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
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 3rd Jun 2013 7:58 am |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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Hi Rob,
You probably already know this but your dealer is talking  Its a brand new car! Telling you that one of the doors not closing properly will "wear in" is about as much use as Anne Frankes' drum kit was to her!
Speak to the dealer principle and if he doesn't get it sorted, then customer services should !
 My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs 
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 3rd Jun 2013 8:18 am |
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GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
Posts: 2444
 
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Mine "bounces" too and takes a real slam to get it shut. Drives SWMBO mad on a brand new car 
Keep meaning to take it to the stealers but havent had time D4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
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| 3rd Jun 2013 8:51 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Had this on the D3...you can adjust the distance between the "keep" and the locator....remove the flexible rubber surround,and there are 2 torx screws...once loosened you can adjust till it sits properly....took me a couple of goes to get it just right  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 3rd Jun 2013 8:53 am |
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GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
Posts: 2444
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Tks
Will give it a go at the weekend D4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
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| 3rd Jun 2013 9:33 am |
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Boofrmb
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123
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Thanks all.
Will let the dealer fix it, as they need to replace a broken lumber support knob, do an computer upgrade so the steering wheel control for both phone and radio will work, as well as giving me the correct spare tyre.. fun fun fun, only problem 1000km round trip.
Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
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| 3rd Jun 2013 9:57 am |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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Rob,
Hope you get it sorted mate. Not sure how it works out there but would the dealer be willing to make a contribution to your expenses for having to make such a long trip to get stuff sorted that should have been right from the day you picked your car up?
Best,
Steve My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 3rd Jun 2013 10:33 am |
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emmab
Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 25
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i have exactly the same problem - car was new Jan '13
the button on the remote key - is that supposed to unlock the tailgate or allow the top half to open up ??
tks
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| 3rd Jun 2013 1:56 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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steveraspberry wrote: Telling you that one of the doors not closing properly will "wear in" is about as much use as Anne Frankes' drum kit was to her!
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Nice quote - will use that one again 
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| 3rd Jun 2013 2:08 pm |
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GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
Posts: 2444
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emmab
I think the fob button just unlocks the top half - doesnt raise it tho D4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
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| 3rd Jun 2013 2:18 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Ok, new car?
sig says 2006?  “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 3rd Jun 2013 2:23 pm |
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steveraspberry
Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: Nr Sevenoaks,Kent
Posts: 2081
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Caver - I think the title said "MY13 ...." ? I hope it does or my reply will just be complete 
My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
MY15 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
RGK Tiga Fx Wheelchair,
Large Alsation called Abbs
Medium blue Staffie called Piglet
Medium Alsation called Bailey
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| 3rd Jun 2013 5:37 pm |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
Posts: 651
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steveraspberry wrote:Caver - I think the title said "MY13 ...." ? I hope it does or my reply will just be complete
He only said its a MY13 tailgate!!!! Maybe he's upgraded!
Skep '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone 
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps
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| 3rd Jun 2013 9:12 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Ok Ok I'm getting old and blind.
Maybe change/add to siganyway?
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
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Asked as I had the same issue with my D4 when new. Alto tried to adjust and failed but I found they had tried to adjust the whole lower tailgate at factory and failed as there was paint missing off the bolt heads Alto tried again and seems to be better but occasionally will fail to latch. Not catching effortlessly like the D3.
I'll get them to look at again on first service, maybe new latch? “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 3rd Jun 2013 10:50 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Ok Ok I'm getting old and blind.
Maybe change/add to siganyway?
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
+ ?
Asked as I had the same issue with my D4 when new. Alto tried to adjust and failed but I found they had tried to adjust the whole lower tailgate at factory and failed as there was paint missing off the bolt heads Alto tried again and seems to be better but occasionally will fail to latch. Not catching effortlessly like the D3.
I'll get them to look at again on first service, maybe new latch? “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 3rd Jun 2013 10:51 pm |
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