Rear tailgate glass not dropping down

flyingspud · Sep 13, 2009

Hi,
I'm sure I've read about this problem before..but can't for the life of me find a solution.

I have a Freelander XEDI '98, 2.0 diesel for my sins.
(It's actually been a very good and reliable car since I got it 3 years ago)
However...
Yesterday the rear tailgate glass stopped dropping down an inch when opening/closing the rear tail gate (door) - (it only moves about 2 mm!)
You can manually push it down a inch, the window goes up and down ok using the switch on the dash, so I know the motor works.
I performed the re-calibration procedure...(Disconnect the battery, re-connect it...close rear glass, open rear glass, close rear glass, whilst revving at 1500 rpm, idle, switch off...etc)
BUT the problem remains...

Any one have any ideas?

Thanks

Spud.

Dann · Sep 13, 2009

The tailgate door handle uses two small return springs on the press-plate to ensure that the micro-switch operates correctly. These springs tend to corrode and eventually fall off causing the sort of problem you describe.

gegs88 · Sep 13, 2009

or the regulator is on it's way out, or the window has lost it's calibration

flyingspud · Sep 13, 2009

I'll check the springs for corrosion, see if that's causing the problem, thanks.

faureb · Sep 15, 2009

Had the same problem. Removed the door panel and sprayed silicone lubricant on the slide rails and the rubber that the window slides in. Solved my probelm.My springs were still ok, but worth checking anyway.

flyingspud · Sep 15, 2009

Just lubed up the runner and mech, and sprayed the rubber surround...still hasn't cured the problem.
Return springs looked in good nick, so I have had a good spray around with the silicone and I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Re-calibrated it, again, just in case,
However... still doesn't drop down enough to clear the rear top surround.

May be it'll get better on its own, who knows?!?!

The Joys of Land Rover maintainance...

The Mad Hat Man · Sep 15, 2009

try holding down the unlock button for at least 10 seconds.

flyingspud · Sep 15, 2009

I tried the 10+ seconds on the unlock button on the key fob and all it did was open the rear window...is that right?

It still does not cure my problem... glass still doesn't drop down far enough to clear the top plastic surround cover

The Mad Hat Man · Sep 15, 2009

it should open the rear window completely - at least you can open the door that way.

flyingspud · Sep 15, 2009

ok...cheers for that, it's a 'work around' to getting the tailgate open.

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