Tailgate problem

Sipnogard · 30th July 2010, 09:05

I have a tourer and yesterday went to open the tailgate and nothing. It was as if the lock was not working. The same applied to the rear window, that would not open either. tried using the buttons in the centre console to lock and unlock the doors several times but still the tailgate and rear window stay locked. Tried the boot release inside the drivers door again with no success. Ended up dropping the rear seats and dragging stuff in and out that way.

Got home last night and hey presto its working again.

Is this a sign of something on the way out or a one off that no one has heard of before?
If it happens again is there another way of getting the tailgate open?

My drivers door only opens on the key which seems to be a common fault and I now have a replacement lock. Are the two issues related?

raykay · 30th July 2010, 11:47

The tailgate won't unlock unless the car is stationary, if you press the release button before the car has come to a complete stop, it won't operate. If it happens again, switch the ignition on and then off and it should work.

There is a manual release for the tailgate, open holder for the emergency triangle under the window, in one corner is a plastic button attached to a piece of cord, pull the cord and it will open the tailgate, there is a similar button and cord behind the offside wheel arch trim to open the fuel flap.

Sipnogard · 30th July 2010, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

The tailgate won't unlock unless the car is stationary, if you press the release button before the car has come to a complete stop, it won't operate. If it happens again, switch the ignition on and then off and it should work.

There is a manual release for the tailgate, open holder for the emergency triangle under the window, in one corner is a plastic button attached to a piece of cord, pull the cord and it will open the tailgate, there is a similar button and cord behind the offside wheel arch trim to open the fuel flap.

Thanks for that I will have a look. The car had been parked for some time so was definitely stationary. It lasted for a couple of hours through the day which involved stopping and starting the car a couple of times. My main worry is can it happen again only this time for good? Is it likely to be the same problem as the drivers door and require a new lock?

Dragrad · 30th July 2010, 17:42

Thread moved to correct forum. Re-direct left in old.

Devilish · 30th July 2010, 22:27

Remove the inner trim from around the window and check the plugs by the N/S hindge. I suspect you have a loose connection, it is highly unlikely that the door and window locks have gone faulty at the same time

Sipnogard · 31st July 2010, 10:28

Thanks, will check that today when rain stops.

Devilish · 1st August 2010, 19:53

You will also notice that the looms pass inside the yellow metal trim clips, make sure a wire has not got trapped and damaged

30th July 2010, 09:05	#1
Sipnogard Avid contributor Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Grays Posts: 148 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Tailgate problem I have a tourer and yesterday went to open the tailgate and nothing. It was as if the lock was not working. The same applied to the rear window, that would not open either. tried using the buttons in the centre console to lock and unlock the doors several times but still the tailgate and rear window stay locked. Tried the boot release inside the drivers door again with no success. Ended up dropping the rear seats and dragging stuff in and out that way. Got home last night and hey presto its working again. Is this a sign of something on the way out or a one off that no one has heard of before? If it happens again is there another way of getting the tailgate open? My drivers door only opens on the key which seems to be a common fault and I now have a replacement lock. Are the two issues related? __________________ Never drive faster than Your Guardian Angel can fly Too young to Rock 'N'Roll Too old to die.

30th July 2010, 17:42	#4
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30th July 2010, 22:27	#5
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,126 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	Remove the inner trim from around the window and check the plugs by the N/S hindge. I suspect you have a loose connection, it is highly unlikely that the door and window locks have gone faulty at the same time __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence Last edited by Devilish; 31st July 2010 at 05:58..

31st July 2010, 10:28	#6
Sipnogard Avid contributor Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Grays Posts: 148 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks, will check that today when rain stops. __________________ Never drive faster than Your Guardian Angel can fly Too young to Rock 'N'Roll Too old to die.

1st August 2010, 19:53	#7
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,126 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	You will also notice that the looms pass inside the yellow metal trim clips, make sure a wire has not got trapped and damaged __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

30th July 2010, 11:47	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	The tailgate won't unlock unless the car is stationary, if you press the release button before the car has come to a complete stop, it won't operate. If it happens again, switch the ignition on and then off and it should work. There is a manual release for the tailgate, open holder for the emergency triangle under the window, in one corner is a plastic button attached to a piece of cord, pull the cord and it will open the tailgate, there is a similar button and cord behind the offside wheel arch trim to open the fuel flap.