Tailgate Release on ZT-T

A-S 0105 · 22nd June 2008, 16:45

The touch button release for the tailgate on my ZT-T packed in this weekend (in the peeing rain) on arriving at caravan site with loads of bits I need in the back of the car! Managed to access via the remote by holding it down for longer period of time but obviously not the handiest when keys are elsewhere. The button just appears stuck with the rubber cover appearing permenantly depressed. Is this repairable or is there a part I need to order and is this easy diy fix? All advice welcomed.
Thanks
Graeme

Austingarages · 22nd June 2008, 23:07

Hi, you can prise out the rubber button cover with a small screwdriver and then simply push fit the rubber button cover back into place. Fairly common fault if you press it too hard at the wrong angle, this should get you going again...

A-S 0105 · 23rd June 2008, 21:38

Thanks for that, did as you described, additionally heated the rubber cover before refitting and pressed it back into shape. Job done excellent fix, thanks for the advice.
Cheers
Graeme.

22nd June 2008, 16:45	#1
A-S 0105 Newbie 2005 ZT-T 1.8T, 1972 MGBGT Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tailgate Release on ZT-T The touch button release for the tailgate on my ZT-T packed in this weekend (in the peeing rain) on arriving at caravan site with loads of bits I need in the back of the car! Managed to access via the remote by holding it down for longer period of time but obviously not the handiest when keys are elsewhere. The button just appears stuck with the rubber cover appearing permenantly depressed. Is this repairable or is there a part I need to order and is this easy diy fix? All advice welcomed. Thanks Graeme __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] www.aberdeenmgoc.co.uk

23rd June 2008, 21:38	#3
A-S 0105 Newbie 2005 ZT-T 1.8T, 1972 MGBGT Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that, did as you described, additionally heated the rubber cover before refitting and pressed it back into shape. Job done excellent fix, thanks for the advice. Cheers Graeme. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] www.aberdeenmgoc.co.uk

22nd June 2008, 23:07	#2
Austingarages Regular poster X13 #18 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Needwood, Burton-on-Trent Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi, you can prise out the rubber button cover with a small screwdriver and then simply push fit the rubber button cover back into place. Fairly common fault if you press it too hard at the wrong angle, this should get you going again...