Auto tailgate latch motor.

[M8NGN]

Hi all. Onto my next problem. Having a bit of trouble with the auto tailgate latch, the boot closes fine but the dis is saying the boot is still open. Took the rear motor off to have a look and have recorded a video, hopefully attached. Anyone know a fix for this. Seems to be around £200 for a new one.



Cheers

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[NHN]

Looks like a riveted sealed unit, microswitch issue I'd say, not recognising the position, seems you've adjusted it, could break it open to check inside, bearing in mind you don't know what you'll find & if it'll work afterwards, so beware.

 

[M8NGN]

Looks like a riveted sealed unit, microswitch issue I'd say, not recognising the position, seems you've adjusted it, could break it open to check inside, bearing in mind you don't know what you'll find & if it'll work afterwards, so beware.

Cheers bud. Yes fully sealed unit unfortunately. My electrical knowhow is shocking (no pun intended) so wouldn't even risk it, looks like I will have to trawl ebay etc for a donor. To make things worse two of the four metal retaining clips for the boot panel are now in the chassis/rear bumper somewhere. They really don't design these things for replacement.

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[NHN]

Coat hanger with a magnet taped on the end, problem solved.

 

[Bulldog]

No help for fixing the lock but this might help finding the lost clips

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-telescopic-magnetic-pick-up-tool-led-light/5873r

 

[NHN]

I know that tool, it doesn't flex & with these panels, etc you need something that can bend, flex, this is helpful at times in engine bays but not necessarily for this issue.

 

[M8NGN]

No help for fixing the lock but this might help finding the lost clips

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-32-telescopic-magnetic-pick-up-tool-led-light/5873r

Good tool but there is absolutely nowhere to get it in to fish them out. There gone for good unless I remove the rear bumper. Theres still two in and there only locating pins as theres some torx screws in as well. Just need to order a new latch/motor.

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