with the car unlocked - when the tailgate button under the number plate light pressed
the boot wouldn't open - the button seemed reluctant to
work
is this a known fault ?
is it easily fixed ?
is it a DIY task using parts from TLO ?
or
is it some TLC with sprays etc ?
it may have been asked & posted already but could be very awkward to SWMBO'd who uses the car
any & all assistance appreciated...BREXIT - done properly.
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14th Aug 2013 8:27 pm
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
Posts: 6861
yes well known problemette the aluminium flap underneath he rubber corrodes up inside the plastic housing
Had to sort mine again the other week by taking it to bits and cleaning it using contact cleaner/solvent cleaner and a bit of worky-worky, could probably be done in situ I imagine but mine was apart anyway.and theeeeennn......???
14th Aug 2013 8:32 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
As BM says, it's a common enough fault.
When mine went, the alloy bit inside the button housing had corroded to the point where it fell apart so a complete replacement tailgate handle was the only option, simple enough to fit though and not too spendy, (or at least it wasn't when I got mine.)Clive
14th Aug 2013 8:47 pm
Kanksbloke
Member Since: 22 Aug 2012
Location: Somerset
Posts: 13
You can open the back by pressng the lock/unlock buttons that are on the dash at the same time for about 10 seconds. You will need some one to lift it open though as the latch is released. If you hold down the land rover button on your key while you do this it programmes the button to open the latch so you can open the tailgate on you own.
15th Aug 2013 8:39 am
karlosbu
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 335
Very common issue, when mine went I just replaced the entire handle with a nice colour coded one for not much money at all (currently £62 + vat from duckworth). Easy job to swap
15th Aug 2013 9:25 am
MrModo
Member Since: 04 May 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 82
I've just replaced my with a complete unit from Duckworth also. Easy fit, only chore can be the captive nuts get seized, but soon come off when you remove the 10mm bolts
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