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the coop

Member

• Apr 18, 2019

• #1

Hi all, i have a freelander 2 hse, when i open the car with the central locking key fob with the 2 presses the rear tailgate does not unlock but it does when i press the tailgate button on the key fob, any ideas ? please.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Apr 18, 2019

• #2

Do you mean the door actuator switch in the handle isn't releasing the door?

 

T

the coop

Member

• Apr 19, 2019

• #3

Nodge68 said:

Do you mean the door actuator switch in the handle isn't releasing the door?

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Yes, all the other doors unlock, but the tailgate i have to press the tailgate button on the key

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Apr 19, 2019

• #4

the coop said:

Yes, all the other doors unlock, but the tailgate i have to press the tailgate button on the key

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That points to the tail door switch being at fault, which is a pretty common problem IIRC.

 

T

the coop

Member

• Apr 19, 2019

• #5

Thanks for the answer, saves going to the dealer.