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24th March 2014, 19:19 | #1 |
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Tourer Tailgate switch not working
I've been through all the other threads on here and suspect it might be the micro switch but I don't know how difficult this is to replace and haven't been able to source one. Here's the issue.
My MG ZT-T tailgate basically won't open using the tailgate switch located between the number plate lights . Here's what I'm doing;
Holding down the unlock button on the key doesn't seem to pop the tailgate open which I've seen mentioned on other threads (maybe it only works on later cars??) so everytime I want to open the tailgate I have to go inside the car. Does everyone concur that it is probably the switch (I've taken the rubber surround off to check that isn't catching but it's still the same) and if so how do I get one and replace it?
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25th March 2014, 05:47 | #3 |
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Try unplugging the switch from the loom. You will need to open the tailgate with the emergency pull, located behind the cover which holds the warning triangle.
Spray it with contact cleaner and hopefully that will cure it. It did for me Dave
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Do I need to take off the tailgate trim on the inside to get to it? If so, is it just the screws I can see under the warning triangle cover or are there some hidden elsewhere? I don't want to damage the plastics getting this apart. Hoping this can be a quick fix. Thanks.
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Opening from the fob was on later cars. I guess to replace the switch on the A pillar once this was deleted
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It looks like I might need to change the switch itself. I assume to do this I need to remove the tailgate plinth to get at it or is this a sealed unit? Either way it seems I need some special star shaped tools if I need to remove it.
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You need to remove the rear plinth. To do this, the lower interior panel of the tailgate needs to come off. It is held by 4 Torx screws in the safety triangle compartment and multiple push-fit trim fixers (fir-trees) Whilst you've got it off, it will be worthwhile checking/repairing the circuit board tracks for the registration plate lamps ( and, dare I say it, fitting Canbus friendly LED units) Last edited by berkshirelad; 31st March 2014 at 12:52.. |
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The torx bolts on the outside are not usual ones though - they are security screws like this and I can't see how to get them off. Don't want to mess up the heads of them as they are quite corroded already.
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I think I only need to take the trim off though if I'm actually removing the whole thing from the car in which case I need to unplug it and feed the cable through. All I really want to do is remove the applique and repair/replace the faulty switch itself. I can't figure out how to do step 6. though since the 4 Torx screws are security screws and I can't get a driver on them.
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