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Kidneywiper



Member Since: 07 Feb 2011
Location: England.
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Tailgate lower latch not releasing

Can anyone help please, i have an 08 TDV8 range rover sport that has a problem with the lower tailgate latch. When pressing the full tailgate release button the latch makes a whirring noise but does not release. I am resigned to the fact that the latch is in need of replacement but have no idea how to get into the taildoor to release it to replace the latch.
Is there anyone else out there who has experienced this or can shed any light on the situation ?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Post #327062 Thu Jan 05 2012 9:51pm
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muddywheels
Milk Float Man


Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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Check you have not trapped rug or liner in latch - happened to me and others Embarassed

See http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic17114....il+release Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!
Post #327087 Fri Jan 06 2012 9:25am
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Kidneywiper



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Cant check for anything trapped in it as i cant get the fecker open ! !
Post #327089 Fri Jan 06 2012 9:49am
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muddywheels
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Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
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If you drop seats and climb in through back door you should be able to check nothing trapped Thumbs Up Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!
Post #327092 Fri Jan 06 2012 9:57am
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rrsboy



Member Since: 06 Jan 2009
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2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Santorini Black

there is some reset procedure that Bobby can probably tell you, involves putting something somewhere (in the locking mechanism). Sorry - don't remember details - happened to me years ago where the boot wouldn't close. ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!
Post #327151 Fri Jan 06 2012 8:44pm
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Kidneywiper



Member Since: 07 Feb 2011
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After much swearing, grunting & prising with an agricultural size tyre lever it is all sorted. thanks for your interest & replies.
Post #327156 Fri Jan 06 2012 8:57pm
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