Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 47
D3 rear tailgate actuator recommendation
Dear All
I am having the issue elsewhere reported on the forum where my boot will open perhaps once when I try to open it and then on subsequent attempts to release it I press the handle but the boot does not unlock.
From my reading it looks like this is the actuator. I have read something about a FORD replacement that you can buy (and swop the rear plate?) , and I have seen some for sale on eBay that are considerably cheaper than an official LR part.
Has anyone got some solid advice for me on whether I can buy an after market replacement (and if so which one is good quality) please?
Also - am I right? Is it the actuator that has gone.
Thanks everyone in advance for your help!!
7th Jul 2020 10:34 pm
James028
Member Since: 16 Mar 2020
Location: Borders
Posts: 86
I put a cheap eBay one on my d4 a few weeks ok so far, I fitted a manual option at the same time ( bicycle cable for a couple of £ from Wilko). There is a good guide on here covering it all
7th Jul 2020 10:55 pm
Barnetman
Member Since: 26 Mar 2020
Location: BARNET
Posts: 84
I replaced my faulty tailgate handle with one I bought of Ebay. Cost £19.99 free postage arrived in the post within 3 days.my mechanic fitted it took about 30 minutes.
Works fine so far
8th Jul 2020 9:16 am
DVE
Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 47
Thanks - was it your handle that was not working then rather than the actuator? I'm not sure how I tell which bit is broken...
8th Jul 2020 1:59 pm
Barnetman
Member Since: 26 Mar 2020
Location: BARNET
Posts: 84
Just the handle. actuator worked. you could hear it clicking.
8th Jul 2020 4:40 pm
Ben4
Member Since: 28 Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 934
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