If I disconnect the battery is it possible to lock the tailgate?
If I disconnect the battery is it possible to lock the tailgate?
brianp38dse
Well-Known Member
The tailgate only opens one the button which powers through the drivers door lock so no power no open.
Ah I understand. So it’s not mechanical? There’s so much electrical stuff on the car I think that I’ve probably made the right decision to disconnect the battery.
I didnt know the Series II could move : o)
Dopey
Well-Known Member
Its old, it dont like to move.... like me
I've got a solar panel and obd2 connector. Left it in mine for 3 months whilst out of the UK and it was fine. Didn't work on the now sold TT for some reason, battery always went flat. Around £50 for panel and about £10 for the obd2 connector. Obviously park where your car is in the sun 
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
If you have a good quality and power battery you’ll be fine. I only have the RF disconnected and the terminals taped up to stop any transmission and have left for longer than that with no issues. If I was concerned I would disconnect the battery. Think of the fun you can have resetting all the windows. If I was still having sleepless nights I’d put a booster pack in the boot. That runs on a battery too so next step is a genny. From there on it’s a slippery slope
Get one of the high power lithium booster packs, store energy for ages. Mine has been a god send wouldn't be without it
MrRusty
Member
Disconnecting the battery is a very wise thing to do when leaving for a while. Always have the key in position II, igntion on, when disconnecting. This will stop any keycode lockout when re-connected, and always have the key back in position II when re-connecting. I have two P38's and I've fitted one of those little quick battery disconnect switches on both. I leave them parked at airports regularly for weeks and this saves an awful lot of trouble. There is always something that wakens up on both cars and flattens the battery if they're left for a while.
