Member Since: 31 Aug 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 229
Intermittent top tailgate won't open! Update
Good evening all,
The boot is now opening intermittently - though it was SWMBO but it happened to me too
It will open after a few attempts & occasionally with the ignition on.
Strange thing twice I shut the boot locked the car - no locking but alarm set on second attempt back to normal.
I am assuming it is some kind of wiring issue.
I have searched previous threads but can't find a matching issue.
Any advice is welcome - it is at 9.5 MY SE.
Also my technical ability goes as far as washing the thing - please be gentle on me
Cheers
AckersLearning everyday!
MY 9.5 TDV6. SE. Santorini Black. - gone but will not be forgotten
Now - MY 16.5 Discovery Sport HSE
Waiting for right full size Discovery 4 or 5!
Last edited by Ackers on 2nd Jul 2015 5:03 pm. Edited 1 time in total
26th Jun 2015 8:07 pm
Down&Dirty
Member Since: 17 Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere out back
Posts: 1292
Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: Somerset
Posts: 135
A similar fault on mine was down to the paddle that operates the switch in the handle; it had corroded to the point where it worked when it felt like it.
Complete new tailgate handle assembly was a ten minute job to fit - even after levering off a couple of seized captive nuts - and not desperately expensive.
26th Jun 2015 11:05 pm
MGCarr
Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 703
+1for corroded internals on tailgate handle.
1997 Defender 90 for the kids and I to have a go at some competitive off road RTV and Tyro trials, daughter picked up her first trophy over the August Bank Holiday.
Previous Land Rover history
1996 P38 4.6 V8 Autobiography
1996 Discovery TDi 300
1972 Range Rover 3.5 V8
LWB Hard Top Series 3
LWB Truck Cab Series 2A
Not been without a Land Rover for over 40 years - I must need therapy!
26th Jun 2015 11:13 pm
Ackers
Member Since: 31 Aug 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 229
Thanks guys,
Decided to go to pub instead,
So its today's job to investigate further Learning everyday!
MY 9.5 TDV6. SE. Santorini Black. - gone but will not be forgotten
Now - MY 16.5 Discovery Sport HSE
Waiting for right full size Discovery 4 or 5!
27th Jun 2015 9:17 am
Ackers
Member Since: 31 Aug 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 229
Further investigations - now at the Indy!
No corrosion - switch is fine
All mechanicals, cables, motor fine
Somehow wiring fault - awaiting LR support to ring back to confirm cable colours - apparently they've changed?
Hoping to have her back tomorrow with a boot that works
Cannot fault Mark at my local Indy for his communication etc.
Shame the same can't be said for LR support Learning everyday!
MY 9.5 TDV6. SE. Santorini Black. - gone but will not be forgotten
Now - MY 16.5 Discovery Sport HSE
Waiting for right full size Discovery 4 or 5!
2nd Jul 2015 5:02 pm
Ackers
Member Since: 31 Aug 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 229
Wiring loom Fault in handle.
Needed a complete new rear upper handle - wow LR prices have gone up! £91 plus vat
Unfortunately did not have time to contact sponsors etc to get better price.
Only good news following a full electrical diagnostics a clean bill of health
Happy with my local Indy and the fact he's not taken the on labour time or costs.
SWMBO is happy that she has HER discovery back because my car is in her words very basic and tinny!Learning everyday!
MY 9.5 TDV6. SE. Santorini Black. - gone but will not be forgotten
Now - MY 16.5 Discovery Sport HSE
Waiting for right full size Discovery 4 or 5!
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