Does the button pop back out again?? if so, spring is Good!!hi all, i am new to the 'forum' and frankly fairly clueless when it comes to numerous things but none less than cars etc
our P38 tailgate button depresses (as in pushes in rather than places me in a state of despair) but will not activate whatever it is that opens the tailgate
i have read a couple of the questions on here but still have two questions please -
1. does the fact that the button depresses negate the likelihood that the issue is the spring and point instead to the door-locking?
2. how do i open the tailgate to take out and check the button (get ready for it) given that we have a full, semi-rigid, boot tray which of course we cannot remove to access the tailgate panel before opening the tailgate
also, on i guess a separate but possibly linked query - on occasion, door locking/unlocking will activate when vehicle just sitting there or driving along
any pointers, especially in very simple terms, would be appreciated
phil
Bite that Bullet....My tailgate button sometimes doesn't work, but on the panel in the boot where the sat nav computer is mounted, next to the rear seat release I have another little button that does operate the tailgate.
Was this a standard feature at all? or more likely something someone added to enable boot access when the standard tailgate switch was playing up?
I've also had the odd bout of random locking/unlocking. Time to bite the billet and get the new RF module you think?
hi all, i am new to the 'forum' and frankly fairly clueless when it comes to numerous things but none less than cars etc
our P38 tailgate button depresses (as in pushes in rather than places me in a state of despair) but will not activate whatever it is that opens the tailgate
i have read a couple of the questions on here but still have two questions please -
1. does the fact that the button depresses negate the likelihood that the issue is the spring and point instead to the door-locking?
2. how do i open the tailgate to take out and check the button (get ready for it) given that we have a full, semi-rigid, boot tray which of course we cannot remove to access the tailgate panel before opening the tailgate
also, on i guess a separate but possibly linked query - on occasion, door locking/unlocking will activate when vehicle just sitting there or driving along
any pointers, especially in very simple terms, would be appreciated
phil
Bite that Bullet....
Have you tried Island4x4 and yes, they aint cheap!Hmm, can't actually find anywhere with them in stock. They also seem to go for £200 plus VAT
My tailgate button sometimes doesn't work, but on the panel in the boot where the sat nav computer is mounted, next to the rear seat release I have another little button that does operate the tailgate.
Was this a standard feature at all? or more likely something someone added to enable boot access when the standard tailgate switch was playing up?
I've also had the odd bout of random locking/unlocking. Time to bite the bullet and get the new RF module you think?
I'm not aware of the locking any unlocking by itself when parked, but it has done it occasionally while driving. My wife locked her door the time it really was going crazy and it stopped. I might check out which RF unit I have installed anyway.
Mine does it occasionally, opening and slaming shut the tailgate cures it.I'm not aware of the locking any unlocking by itself when parked, but it has done it occasionally while driving. My wife locked her door the time it really was going crazy and it stopped. I might check out which RF unit I have installed anyway.
I've developed a low cost replacement using a water and frost proof button that looks much like the original, no charge, anyone can buy the button from CPC, it's a simple job to fit.I have developed a service kit for the tailgate button comprising a new stainless steel tension spring and a nitrile 'o' ring if anyone's interested. Listed on ebay
eBay item number:
192565443123
Until the week before last I had the P38 poltergeist that traveled with me on every journey. Bumps in the road, drivers window operation would result in all doors being locked and unlocked. It even did it while sitting unoccupied on my driveway while I was working in my workshop.Not necessarily.
If the locking/unlocking happens as you are driving then you are another victim of the P38 poltergeist. Some (including me) think that it's something in the lock mechanism, probably in the driver's door. I just can't recreate it when I want or find the b*****y thing. Mine has being doing this ever sine I've had it with no other ill effects.
If, however, it's happening with the car parked up then I'd be looking at the RF unit but even then I'd open the one you've got to check that it hasn't already been changed. You'll find pictures of the internals on previous threads on RF problems.