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Smarticus
 


Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
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2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4
Upper tailgate jammed

The rear door on our early D4 is stuck. This happened when the Top tailgate wasn't closed fully and a warning came up on dash. Stopped car and gave the tailgate a firm push to close it properly. Now it won't open at all. It seems to be jammed shut on the right corner. The handle doesn't depress and makes no noise. Getting 2 dogs, 5 people and loads of potholing gear in and out of the D4 today is going to be a pain. Are there any quick fixes ? Disco 4 TDV6HSE
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Post #179288918th Mar 2017 7:52 am
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L319
 


Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Try the unlock button on key whilst pulling at the upper tailgate.  
Post #179289618th Mar 2017 8:33 am
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Smarticus
 


Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 655

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4

Good advice, thanks. Got it open using the tailgate open button on the key (I have had this car for 5 years and 180k miles and have never used that button before ;0) whilst pulling on the handle. But now that is the only way she will open. Tailgate seems to no longer unlock using the normal vehicle unlock button and locks each time it shuts even if all other doors are open. Disco 4 TDV6HSE
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Post #179289818th Mar 2017 8:42 am
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

If the tailgate is open and you press the tailgate switch, does anything happen? It's probably that the switch has corroded (screenwash etc gets in the switch) as the actuator itself works ok when you use the keyfob button.
You may also find that closing everything uo and locking the door, letting it go to sleep and then trying again tha it may work as the tailgate handle logic will stop it being operated too many times on the trot without being opened. Bodsys Brake Bible

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marsie
 


Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
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England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4

Got the same problem with mine. The handle button has been dodgy for a while but has now packed up altogether. Have ordered a new release button which should be here today Thumbs Up Previous Discos
1989 200tdi 3dr
1994 300tdi ES
1995 3.9 ES (x3)
2000 4.0 adventurer
2001 4.0 ES
2005 D3 HSE (zambesi silver)
2007 D3 SE (Lugano teal)
2011 D4 XS (Baltic Blue)
2008 D3 HSE PREMIUM (buckingham blue)
2009 D4 XS (Nara bronze)
2006 D3 Metropolis (Java Black)
2012my D4 HSE (indus silver)
Current 2013 D4 XS (Firenze red)  
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marsie
 


Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
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England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4

new switch fitted and back to full working order Mr. Green Previous Discos
1989 200tdi 3dr
1994 300tdi ES
1995 3.9 ES (x3)
2000 4.0 adventurer
2001 4.0 ES
2005 D3 HSE (zambesi silver)
2007 D3 SE (Lugano teal)
2011 D4 XS (Baltic Blue)
2008 D3 HSE PREMIUM (buckingham blue)
2009 D4 XS (Nara bronze)
2006 D3 Metropolis (Java Black)
2012my D4 HSE (indus silver)
Current 2013 D4 XS (Firenze red)  
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