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26th April 2017, 13:43 | #1 |
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Great News ...... But!!
The tourer flew through the MOT yet again, now 3+years of great ownership. Tester told me he had to put a new bulb in the number plate light.
Is it coincidence that since getting back from the test I can't get the tailgate to open, although the light on the panel shows there is a door open. Have tried the release catch in the car and locking and unlocking, but other that using the emergency release pull I can't get it to open. Could the tester have dislodged/broken something. Any thoughts about what I need to do to get the tailgate working properly again? |
26th April 2017, 13:59 | #2 |
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Could be the switch inside the boot latch mate, if you need a new latch I've got a few
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26th April 2017, 14:55 | #3 |
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Might be something stuck in the latch mechanism. Did you have anything rolling around in the boot?
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26th April 2017, 15:47 | #4 |
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Done some fiddling! Seems the switch in the latch is mucking about. If I pull the rubber cover it fires, now working intermittently. Looked at getting to the switch but got stuck at first hurdle, what bit do I need to undo the 4 screws by the number plate bulbs holding the trim on? They also seem quite rusted!
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26th April 2017, 23:09 | #5 |
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Had similar problem on mine- rubber seal on handle/ switch was causing the problem- took it off, replaced in right position and worked for a while then wouldn't open again. Disconnected the battery for 30 mins, reconnected and problem solved( so far at least).
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