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Bungleaio Member Since: 06 Apr 2014 Location: Leicester Posts: 172 |
I can see why they are refusing the bushes as I would think these are a wear and tear item but did they give a reason why they are refusing the switch? |
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Wed May 28 2014 5:53pm |
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baxc Member Since: 28 Dec 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 273 |
Carnt help you with the warranty but the taigate should only require a £20 switch to fix the problem |
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Wed May 28 2014 6:01pm |
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simple1 Member Since: 15 Jan 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 1657 |
WTF. Why would they quote for upper tailgate unless they have fooked it trying to get it open. As stated, the switch is 20 quid. The bushes are a constant with these cars, and had you paid £1100 for LR warrantee, it would probably been covered. 2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
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Wed May 28 2014 8:12pm |
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Disco_Mikey Member Since: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 4389 |
They will have quoted a new glass, as the wiring runs down the inside of the rubber bonding on each side of the glass IIRC. Quite common for breaking internally
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Wed May 28 2014 8:18pm |
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fkarim Member Since: 14 Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 2216 |
The OP is saying arms, not bushes.
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Wed May 28 2014 8:44pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8959 |
The arms will have been quoted as it's quicker (and hence cheaper at a LR dealership) to replace the bushes by just changing the entire arm.
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Wed May 28 2014 9:12pm |
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Chomega Member Since: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Reading Posts: 20 |
Thanks for the replies guys.
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Wed May 28 2014 10:15pm |
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V8SC Member Since: 29 Oct 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 145 |
Tailgate switch is easy to replace....I managed it and I'm no mechanic
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Wed May 28 2014 11:00pm |
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baxc Member Since: 28 Dec 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 273 |
You should replace the switch yourself, If it fixes your problem, i would be asking your dealer why they didnt replace this before saying you need a new tailgate |
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Thu May 29 2014 5:25am |
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harrygh60 Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: London Posts: 395 |
These switches are a alloy hinge behind the rubber cover,under the number plate bezel. when pressed the hinge pushes against a electric micro switch. The hinge gets corroded and does not move,so does not move the micro switch. I cleaned the corrosion off mine and gave it a good dose of WD40. Works perfectly now. But as others have said a new complete switch is about £25 on Ebay itisme |
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Thu May 29 2014 7:18am |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8959 |
You remove 8 screws from the trim panel that holds the switch and number plate lights. You lift off the trim panel that sits below the rear screen. This needs to be moved upwards slightly towards the roof as you remove it. You then unplug the switch - there is a catch that you press down as you unplug. Easy and obvious. The switch is removed by pushing in two "wings" (one on each side, do one move switch, do the other). Click the new switch in to place ensuring the wings are fully engaged. Reconnect the plug. Replace trim panel and fit the screws. The screws are torx (T15 I think) by the way. (They have a star shape instead of the usual slot or cross head) 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Thu May 29 2014 8:12am |
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Chomega Member Since: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Reading Posts: 20 |
Thanks for the detailed instructions. I've just been out to look at this, but, being the mechanical illiterate that I am, I think I'm missing something!
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Sun Jun 01 2014 4:41pm |
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Chomega Member Since: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Reading Posts: 20 |
Alternatively, is there any OTHER way to open the tailgate glass? |
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Sun Jun 01 2014 4:46pm |
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Disco_Mikey Member Since: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 4389 |
Buy a new switch
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Sun Jun 01 2014 5:12pm |
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