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rodspink



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2012 Tailgate only opens with fob

Hi all.
Just got a 2012 Sdv6 RRS.
Noticed the tail gate will only open with the fob. When I push the button on the actual tailgate nothing whatsoever happens.
Any advice welcome.

Thanks

Rod

Post #531042 Sun Jul 23 2017 7:04pm
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GodivaNige



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You're unlocking the car first before trying the tailgate button? i.e. Unlocking the driver and passenger doors first? Naturally, this has to be done, or any TDH could have access to your boot Thumbs Up Very Happy
If so, then possibly a dodgy switch or broken cables

Post #531046 Sun Jul 23 2017 7:36pm
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Does it open with the button on dashboard? Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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Post #531050 Sun Jul 23 2017 7:56pm
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rodspink



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Lol. I actually just niped out and made sure I had fully unlocked the car and tried again.
No still not working.
Button on dash works fine too so must be switch im guessing .
Cheers. Rod

Post #531051 Sun Jul 23 2017 7:57pm
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donny dog



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GodivaNige wrote:
You're unlocking the car first before trying the tailgate button? i.e. Unlocking the driver and passenger doors first? Naturally, this has to be done, or any TDH could have access to your boot Thumbs Up Very Happy


Mine opens with the button even if the car is locked, as long as I have the key with me.

Post #531053 Sun Jul 23 2017 8:04pm
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GodivaNige



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Yep, you see I've got an old RRS not blessed with keyless entry. Should have worked a little bit harder in my youth Big Cry Embarassed Very Happy Thumbs Up

Post #531054 Sun Jul 23 2017 8:13pm
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donny dog



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I guessed it was a key-less thing - like 'gesture tailgate' (when it works!), it wouldn't be much good if you had to unlock the car first I suppose! Rolling Eyes

Post #531057 Sun Jul 23 2017 8:23pm
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Col



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Mine used to do that occasionally, fitted new switch to tailgate and now work works fine, funnily enough it only seemed to do it in hot weather. I am assuming you have the one piece tailgate being a 2012 car, if you fit a new switch I would suggest you get one of the kit's to mod it to close off the fob as well if the forum member still makes them up, it works brilliantly.

Can't really remember the members name I think it was something like "the big one" but if you search the "group buys" section of the forum I think you should find it.

Cheers
Col

Post #531073 Sun Jul 23 2017 9:53pm
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rodspink



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Excellent.
Thanks for the reply.

Cheers.

Rod.

Post #531078 Mon Jul 24 2017 3:55am
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