Member Since: 24 Apr 2008
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 62
Rear Tailgate - Quick Question
Good afternoon all,
I've been having a look on the forum in relation to the rear tailgate not opening as mine has failed this morning.
From what I can read, it would appear that it is the micro switch on the rear handle that has failed on mine, the reason being that when I press the pre-programmed Land Rover button on the fob it releases the top part of the tailgate which would tell me that the actuator and all parts associated with it are fine and that the micro switch in the handle has failed.
Any ideas ?
If so, would this be a suitable replacement (Yes mine is silver !)
If someone could send me in the right way of fitting it I would be very grateful.
Many thanks[/url]
4th Jun 2011 4:31 pm
mik
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Skoatland
Posts: 912
"Yes" is the answer to most of your questions, but Nick (TLO) will be able to provide the same thing for £50 delivered to your door.
Fitting is relatively easy several screws visible when you lift the tailgate, with three hidden behind the trim - which is very easily popped off to provide access. The above three hidden ones are a bit fiddly during reassembly.
4th Jun 2011 5:12 pm
Rhys9317
Member Since: 24 Apr 2008
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 62
Sounds good to me, many thanks - will drop TLO a PM to see if he can help.
4th Jun 2011 5:22 pm
Rhys9317
Member Since: 24 Apr 2008
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 62
Help - I can't find TLO's details to send him a PM - any ideas ?
4th Jun 2011 5:28 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
Member Since: 24 Apr 2008
Location: Anglesey
Posts: 62
Thanks all, PM sent to Nick.
4th Jun 2011 7:01 pm
BAZ8046
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Chatham
Posts: 280
Hi, I had the same problem with mine last week, it would work if you used the dashboard switches but not the handle on the tailgate. Before buying a new handle I had a look to find the problem was corrosion of the metal bar that acts on the micro switch. The micro switch was fine and once the bar was cleaned up all worked fine. You can access the micro switch and bar by prising off the rubber cover from the outside. Hope this helps.
4th Jun 2011 9:46 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
I had the same with mine last year but the metal (alloy) bar had corroded to the point where it fell apart.
Simple enough job to replace the complete handle though.Clive
4th Jun 2011 9:53 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Got home from shopping and guess what? yes the tailgate would not open, top or bottom, had to crawl through the back to get the shopping out. Is this something that would be covered under warrenty or do I fork out for a new handle assembly.
Got home from shopping and guess what? yes the tailgate would not open, top or bottom, had to crawl through the back to get the shopping out. Is this something that would be covered under warrenty or do I fork out for a new handle assembly.
Cheers Andy
Not sure about the warranty question, but are you sure its the handle? If it is, then you should have been able to open the tailgate by pressing both lock and unlock on the dashboard.
If it still doesn't open then its the actuator. Follow my guide for a quick DIY repair...
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Thanks Martin. Will give that a go when it stops raining. Top write up
Thanks
Andy
5th Jun 2011 9:54 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18552
Martin, I've added your write up PDF to the Maintenance page in the wiki, thanks 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
5th Jun 2011 11:20 am
Mike767
Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
Location: Congleton, Cheshire.
Posts: 138
Looks great! One problem though.....
You now need to make your instructions as difficult as building IKEA flat pack stuff. I have a bucket of 3MM keys and a house full of crooked furniture.
Mike767, thanks. I was also thinking that we should get a kinda like deposit back if we take back all the bits of tools! I've got a loads of allen keys and those brackets for fixing wardrobes to walls! 8)
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Denholme west yorks
Posts: 3
hi guys amazingly i came across this problem but after reading your posts i couldnt help but have a nosey !!! guess what ? corrosion all cleaned and greased back together now and working fine, brilliant i just saved around £150 .. great forum guys lets keep it up ... THANKS TO ALL ..
Dave Foster
BAZ8046 wrote:
Hi, I had the same problem with mine last week, it would work if you used the dashboard switches but not the handle on the tailgate. Before buying a new handle I had a look to find the problem was corrosion of the metal bar that acts on the micro switch. The micro switch was fine and once the bar was cleaned up all worked fine. You can access the micro switch and bar by prising off the rubber cover from the outside. Hope this helps.
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