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JamesJefferson

New Member

• Jan 6, 2010

• #1

Hi there,
I have recently bought a 2003 L322 Range Rover. I have since noticed a problem with the lower part of the rear tailgate.

It appears that the latches don't properly engage when closing both parts of the tailgate. It means there seems to be quite a bit of movement once it's closed and locked.

Has anyone else experienced this? Do you know if it's easily fixable?

Thanks,
James

 

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travel

New Member

• Jan 12, 2010

• #2

james,
I have the same problem on my 53 plate...please let me know if you get the answer.
thanks
ian

 

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travel

New Member

• Feb 16, 2010

• #3

James,
I havent found the route cause yet but can get mine to lock now by manually lifting up the swithes above the 2 locking arms either side..

Hope this helps
ian

 

arron beast unleashed

New Member

• Feb 16, 2010

• #4

i had the same problem with mine, easy fix though. take out the two torque head bolts and remove the latch(it just slides of the cable end) then clean all the old ****e out, i used penertrating oil and kept working the latch to get all the crap out then i cleaned it with rag and re oiled it. workes fine now, dont over tighten the bolts because they crush the latch and make it stick. just keep working the manual lever when tightening so you know when you have reached the limit.

 

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travel

New Member

• Feb 17, 2010

• #5

did you do both sides?

 

arron beast unleashed

New Member

• Feb 17, 2010

• #6

yep, both sides mate. only one was sticking though, but for the time it takes you might as well do both.

 

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travel

New Member

• Feb 19, 2010

• #7

many thanks for this...just gave them both a spash of WD40 and all working!!

 

alexdon

Active Member

• Sep 15, 2024

• #8

Apologies for resurrecting a thread which has been covered in various replies

2010 L322 3-6 TDV8

I have the problem of lower tailgate not opening, Release button on the lip of the tailgate makes all the right noises but remains stubbornly shut, I have tried pressing the release catches down the side to no avail,
I cannot get to the catches to replace them, I have tried copious amounts of penetrating oil but no joy!Can any one shed any light on this or point me in the right direction like rewiring/short curcuiting it.

 

Dead Badger

Member

• Sep 15, 2024

• #9

Hook it up to a ratchet strap..
Wrap the strap around a large immovable object and pull the door open with the use of a well pressed right foot.

Then you can get at it to replace

 

marjon

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Sep 15, 2024

• #10

alexdon said:

Apologies for resurrecting a thread which has been covered in various replies

2010 L322 3-6 TDV8

I have the problem of lower tailgate not opening, Release button on the lip of the tailgate makes all the right noises but remains stubbornly shut, I have tried pressing the release catches down the side to no avail,
I cannot get to the catches to replace them, I have tried copious amounts of penetrating oil but no joy!Can any one shed any light on this or point me in the right direction like rewiring/short curcuiting it.

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Pull the tailgate abit while trying the release catches.
As they are direct to the latch they maybe sticking.

J