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Switch failed
Mine failed with 2 weeks of warranty left! Had to pass Duckworths at Market Rasen , and fortunately they swapped it whilst I waited, so was in and out in 30 mins Must stop buying shiny toys....
10th Oct 2010 11:11 pm
paddy's 1000 DZ
Member Since: 06 Dec 2009
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mine failed about 3 weeks ago and if it was't for this fourm i'd reached for the biggest hammer
10th Oct 2010 11:45 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
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5 years and 83000 miles and not one problem with my tailgate
(I'm now in contact with every piece of wood in sight and have all my fingers and toes crossed )Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
11th Oct 2010 7:36 am
PaulP
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Al,
When you say "actuator failure", does this also include the cable snapping? 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
11th Oct 2010 7:43 am
DiscoDunc
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i dont think its the cable that acutally snaps is it ?
I think it is more the little metal 90degree bend on the end of the cable that snaps. At least is was on mne.Duncan
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11th Oct 2010 8:21 am
PaulP
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Sorry Dunc you're right - that's what broke on mine
The newer version on the replacemente I bought looks much stronger.
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11th Oct 2010 8:32 am
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90,000 miles and a very heavy user of the tailgate as all my work kit is repeatedly loaded/unloaded many times a day, (and often by other people who don't appreciate the disco). No problems as yet (touch wood) although, I've worried about it lots after reading of others woes on here! Thing is, I also have the full height dog guard and unbreakable glass for security so I don't know what I'd do if the cable does give up?
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11th Oct 2010 8:36 am
DiscoDunc
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Location: Bristol
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take it too bits before it breaks and attach another cable to the main cable. this can then be fed out through the trim into the boot area so if it does ever break you can just pull the second cable to open the boot.Duncan
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i dont think its the cable that acutally snaps is it ?
I think it is more the little metal 90degree bend on the end of the cable that snaps. At least is was on mne.
yep, that's what normally goes
early ones were light alloy, the newer versions LR017470 has a steel elbow so should be much stronger
TBH to my knowledge, not had anyone who haqs had replaced then had fail again for the same part TLO has left the building.......
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Mine have failed twice I'm presuming there are two (one for each side) both times with the dogs in the cage which is a tight fit in the back. Both springers were very traumatised by the cussing and swearing they were subjected to whilst in the workshop but assure me they know how to do the job when we are out of warranty Pot Noodle Challenge Winner 2011
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11th Oct 2010 9:57 am
DiscoDunc
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the 90bend is on the main latch. The side ones tend to go because the get all mucked up (with dog hairs !!!)Duncan
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I'll have the dogs waxed then. ouchPot Noodle Challenge Winner 2011
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11th Oct 2010 10:06 am
DiscoDunc
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Duncan
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