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Local Indy for a new actuator/cable they also replaced the carpet trim as its cheap and easier to cut it off.
£150 all in......
19th Jul 2011 8:22 pm
StephenO
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
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looks like a trip to the stealers!!
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19th Jul 2011 8:36 pm
zig
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Hi StephenO
If a manual override is performed, by pressing and holding both the lock and unlock buttons on the dash for 15 seconds, and the upper tailgate is pulled back as the latch clicks can the upper tailgate be opened? Â
20th Jul 2011 11:05 pm
StephenO
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Zig,
I've tried the manual override, never pressed it for as long as 15 seconds but I could hear it trying to unlock but I still couldn't get it open.
I'll try it again in the morning and hold it a bit longer.
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20th Jul 2011 11:26 pm
zig
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StephenO
The fault usually lies in the actuator cable in the lower tailgate or the switch in the upper tailgate.
The best way to establish if it is likely to be the switch in the upper tailgate, is to do a manual override, by pressing and holding both the lock and unlock buttons on the dash for 15 seconds and pulling the upper tailgate back by the handle and seeing if when the actuator clicks the upper tailgate opens (you will probably need someone to help you with this or come up with some arrange to put pressure on the handle while you are pressing the buttons on the dash).
If you are not able to open the upper tailgate using this technique, then the problem probably is with the actuator cable (see earlier posts in this string as to how to fix).
If you are able to open the upper tailgate using this technique. Then the problem is probably the switch in the upper tailgate. To remove the switch you just pull the rubber cover off and prise out the switch, without the rubber cover it is a loose fit and is held by plastic bards at the two ends. This can be done with tailgate closed.
You may find that you are able to clean the switch (the contact plate that contacts the microswitch may be stuck). However, the part number of a new switch is YUZ500020 or YUZ500030 (both number were on the one I removed) which costs approximately £20. .
You should find the following images from rrsport.co.uk helpful:
21st Jul 2011 1:23 pm
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Thanks Zig, mine failed yesterday (release by two buttons was fine), but is OK today. Looks like I'll give that a go & at least clean it up Bodsys Brake Bible
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21st Jul 2011 1:30 pm
StephenO
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Thanks Zig,
Still not working, I did however take the handle out and give it a spray with WD40. Mines doesn't look like the same type as your photo, mines doesn't have a connecter to disconnect it from the loom, so couldnt take it fully out.
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21st Jul 2011 11:18 pm
sunnyspells
Member Since: 19 Jan 2012
Location: Surrey
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So mine failed to open today for the first time. I can hear the mechanism but it doesn't unlock.
Trouble is Ive just loaded up a washing machine which could make access to the tailgate interior almost impossible
We'll see how the dealer gets on with it
3rd Feb 2013 6:04 pm
drw58
Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Perthshire
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Boot lid won't open
Hi I had exactly the same problem a fortnight ago, this is a perfectly manageable DIY repair you do need to use some force to get access to the actuator where the cable as in previous post will almost certainly be broken at the elbow, don't be alarmed there is a good bit of play in the plastic covering the lower tailgate carpet trim.
I used a short pry bar and a broad masonary chisel which spread the pressure, along with a big screw driver to encourage the carpet panel to come out.
A good tip I got somewhere was then to use a couple of tennis balls to keep the carpet panel away from the tailgate giving your hands a bit more room to move about without shredding skin.
I had one sent from Duckworths in a couple of days, £31 including postage.
The most dificult part of the process for me was disconnecting the old cable as it enters the actuator housing,but on the basis that it was anyway I took a saw blade to the plastic to loosen it off a bit before pushing it out of the metal housing.
After that pulling the broken end of the cable opened the upper tailgate
Straight forward replacement process, then re assembly.
I have a previous post on the Forum wher other members kindly provided links and vids to assist.
I don't know how to link you to it but if I can I will.
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3rd Feb 2013 9:31 pm
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These have been great trim tools and incredibly strong:
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The wife got it back from Hunters in Guildford today and it's fixed apparently. I'll have a good look tonight when I get home and unload the washing machine. Now there is no excuse not to fit it!!
7th Feb 2013 4:46 pm
HammersnBlades
Member Since: 14 Apr 2013
Location: Almancil
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Rear Tail Gate Failure (Upper Hatch)
Having Driven from the Algarve to Seville to Collect an Antique Spanish Door, I was Megga Stressed to find that the Top Hatch would not open...........
Fortunately I am very good at diversification when it comes to ANYTHING! I resorted to Disco3.co.uk on my iPad and informed myself as to the issue and set about repairing it.
It took me 30 minutes all done and dusted, My Toolbox had everything I needed to open the panel (One Screwdriver) a 10 mm Socket & wrench, PozyDrive, Stanley Blade, Wire 2.5 Copper (minus insulation) I had the added advantage of an ICE Cold Beer from a Local Spanish Restaurant (Calmed me Down a Treat)
Turned out the little "L" shaped connector had broken as in previous posts and so all I did was to wire the remaining bit back on to the actuator connection, I did it in a way that I am sure will last the life time of the Vehicle. (That's not Beer talking either)
Reassembled and Loaded Up. I can't imagine what I would have paid at the local LR Garage in Seville if I had taken it in......
Great Site for DIY Repair info, cost me € 0.00 to repair and made me feel like a Super Hero infront of the onlookers.
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14th Apr 2013 10:47 pm
blue200tdi
Member Since: 23 Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
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Why not just buy the right tools rather than resort to butchering a very expensive car? Tools can be very inexpensive and once you have them you'll have them for life.
For example, the one's that Robbie has pictured are less than £20.
Just my two penneth. You guys are gonna be busier than a test bench in a plunger factory!
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14th Apr 2013 11:25 pm
HammersnBlades
Member Since: 14 Apr 2013
Location: Almancil
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The point I was making is that I managed to repair this issue some 300 km away from Home with the aid of the info on this site, with what I had in my tool box. If I was at home when it happened I would have had one of my Mechanics sort it out and taken my Hummer H2 instead, as it was too big to go in the back of one of my Defenders.
Blue200tdi, Your comment was not relevant to the posting...........
15th Apr 2013 12:19 am
Cookson
Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Nottingham
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Hi
Sorry to drag this old one up.
I have managed to get my tailgate open using the guidance on here, cable end has broken.
Rang Stratstone Nottingham, they told me I cannot buy the cable on its own, it comes with the latch & I will also need 2 plugs, Trim panel & rain shield FFS I only need a cable.
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anyway I took a saw blade to the plastic to loosen it off a bit before pushing it out of the metal housing.
