tail gate microswitch

topman · 18th May 2018, 20:32

Does anyone know where you can buy a microswitch for the tail gate locking mechanism. The boot decided not to open today. I can hear the microswitch clicking when I try it, but no joy.

However the only spares seem to be a full plinth, second hand seems to be the same price as new.

Anyone know you can get just a microswitch that works on our cars?

topman · 19th May 2018, 15:15

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topman · 19th May 2018, 19:45

Tried opening the boot from the inside using the release, however it's been snapped off previously. Anyone any idea on how to open it without it?

billatllandudno · 20th May 2018, 08:38

I have just had the same problem two days ago with said micro switch, to open my tailgate, I unlocked car via remote then held down unlock on remote for a couple of seconds then the tailgate released, then I gained access to the micro switch using torx security bits to remove chrome boot plinth then the two small cross head screws to get at the micro switch, I then parted the switch cover four small tangs and it popped open be careful though it's a bit fiddly sprayed the inside of it with maff cleaner or any electrical spray then put the little cover back on, activate the lock with your finger to close the mechanism then try the micro switch hopefully that should work for you it did for me good luck Bill.

kev-rev180 · 20th May 2018, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by topman

does anyone know where you can buy a microswitch for the tail gate locking mechanism. The boot decided not to open today. I can hear the microswitch clicking when i try it, but no joy.

However the only spares seem to be a full plinth, second hand seems to be the same price as new.

Anyone know you can get just a microswitch that works on our cars?

let me know the bit you need as i have a complete car less tail gate plinth and lights

topman · 20th May 2018, 09:59

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Originally Posted by billatllandudno

I have just had the same problem two days ago with said micro switch, to open my tailgate, I unlocked car via remote then held down unlock on remote for a couple of seconds then the tailgate released, then I gained access to the micro switch using torx security bits to remove chrome boot plinth then the two small cross head screws to get at the micro switch, I then parted the switch cover four small tangs and it popped open be careful though it's a bit fiddly sprayed the inside of it with maff cleaner or any electrical spray then put the little cover back on, activate the lock with your finger to close the mechanism then try the micro switch hopefully that should work for you it did for me good luck Bill.

I tried that and took the plinth off. I've got access to the mswitch. Given it a spray but still nothing. Its clicking but that's it.
I'd like to open the boot using the emergency lever but it's missing.

topman · 20th May 2018, 09:59

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Originally Posted by kev-rev180

let me know the bit you need as i have a complete car less tail gate plinth and lights

Cheers but it's the microswitch inside the plinth.

topman · 20th May 2018, 10:08

Thanks Bill, now got access to the boot. Switch is still duff but at least use able until I get a spare.

topman · 20th May 2018, 10:42

Slightly odd, tried cleaning it again with the tailgate open and with the mswitch in my hand i could hear the lock. However after putting it all back together it failed to work again.

billatllandudno · 20th May 2018, 13:27

Hello Topman
I wouldn't give up on the micro switch just yet when I tried to spray the switch same thing happened to me it would not work, I could hear it clicking ok but had to dismantle the switch to get at the brass workings to give it a good spray once I did this it stated to work ok, it's been three days now since fixing it and all seems ok now nothing worse than not being able to get tailgate open especially when SWMBO needs to go to B&Q then again that could be a good thing

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18th May 2018, 20:32	#1
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	tail gate microswitch Does anyone know where you can buy a microswitch for the tail gate locking mechanism. The boot decided not to open today. I can hear the microswitch clicking when I try it, but no joy. However the only spares seem to be a full plinth, second hand seems to be the same price as new. Anyone know you can get just a microswitch that works on our cars? __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

19th May 2018, 15:15	#2
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Bump 123456 __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

19th May 2018, 19:45	#3
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Tried opening the boot from the inside using the release, however it's been snapped off previously. Anyone any idea on how to open it without it? __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

20th May 2018, 08:38	#4
billatllandudno Regular poster rover 75 cdti contemporary se tourer Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St.Helens Merseyside Posts: 78 Thanks: 69 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Re Micro Switch I have just had the same problem two days ago with said micro switch, to open my tailgate, I unlocked car via remote then held down unlock on remote for a couple of seconds then the tailgate released, then I gained access to the micro switch using torx security bits to remove chrome boot plinth then the two small cross head screws to get at the micro switch, I then parted the switch cover four small tangs and it popped open be careful though it's a bit fiddly sprayed the inside of it with maff cleaner or any electrical spray then put the little cover back on, activate the lock with your finger to close the mechanism then try the micro switch hopefully that should work for you it did for me good luck Bill.

20th May 2018, 10:08	#8
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Thanks Bill, now got access to the boot. Switch is still duff but at least use able until I get a spare. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

20th May 2018, 10:42	#9
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Slightly odd, tried cleaning it again with the tailgate open and with the mswitch in my hand i could hear the lock. However after putting it all back together it failed to work again. __________________ Like being creative? http://www.qwghlm.co.uk/toys/dailymail/

20th May 2018, 13:27	#10
billatllandudno Regular poster rover 75 cdti contemporary se tourer Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St.Helens Merseyside Posts: 78 Thanks: 69 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Hello Topman I wouldn't give up on the micro switch just yet when I tried to spray the switch same thing happened to me it would not work, I could hear it clicking ok but had to dismantle the switch to get at the brass workings to give it a good spray once I did this it stated to work ok, it's been three days now since fixing it and all seems ok now nothing worse than not being able to get tailgate open especially when SWMBO needs to go to B&Q then again that could be a good thing .