Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 506
Upper tailgate syndrome.
Hey guys,
Hope you're all well in this madness.
I know this has been covered before but I have to nip out to the tip and could do with a quick reply.
FEEL FREE TO DELETE THIS THREAD ONCE DONE.
Upper tailgate won't open it makes the mechanical noise like it should but there is no 'popping open' of the boot. Tried the lock / unlock trick. Same sound. No open.
Does this mean the cable is loose and do I just need to remove the carpet and give the cable a tug or could it be something else?
Thanks all and much love and peace to you and your families
Danny
18th May 2020 11:02 am
Hot Tub
Member Since: 15 Aug 2017
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 1071
Sounds just like you all the signs of needing to remove the cover and pull the cable
There is another post about getting a Ford solenoid for £12 and replace on your unit. Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
18th May 2020 11:35 am
Lumberjackwhite
Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 506
Hey guys, sorry to bring this back up. Just a quick question. Wanted to see if I could fix this myself without needing a mechanic.
Once I've managed to get the door open, what would I need to do to fix the problem?
Can a man with basic skills be able to crack this off?
Thanks
Danny
11th Jun 2020 9:19 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
There are quite a few posts on here about replacing the actuator for the tali gate.
Use the search function It's a relatively simple job, should take about 45 minutes Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
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11th Jun 2020 12:53 pm
Lumberjackwhite
Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 506
Hello mate,
Yes, there are lots of posts on this but as my actuator isn't broken (it makes the sound as if its working), I'm guessing the cable has unclipped itself from the actuator.
If so, does it just clip on or do I need to solder/attach/replace anything?
11th Jun 2020 2:37 pm
jamez79
Member Since: 03 Sep 2018
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 567
It just clips in.
Mine was making all the noise as if to be working, BUT the actuator had failed and was not moving far enough to be able to release the catch.
New actuator fixed it. Still sounds the same, but now the boot opens.
11th Jun 2020 4:02 pm
Lumberjackwhite
Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 506
OK, cool. Thanks Jamez. I'll give the clip ago and if it doesn't work I'll go Plan B and order the unit.
Hope everyone is comfy and safe 8)
11th Jun 2020 4:14 pm
Lumberjackwhite
Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 506
Hey all, forgot to update that I managed to fix the issue with some cable ties. Followed the instructions from this video and it's never felt so good to have a working boot!
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