freelanderer
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Hello All, TD4 with Tailgate fault. I know there are many threads etc on this subject but none of them are helping me.
Started with unable to open tailgate. Micro switch in handle clicks ok but nothing happens. Tried lowering and raising the tailgate window from the dashboard switch and I can hear the lower and raise relays click in turn from behind the trim in the back of the car. If I try and lower then the rear wiper will not work and unable to dead lock the car. Beeps when key fob pressed to lock. If I then try to raise the window then the wiper works Ok and I can deadlock the car. All of a sudden the window dropped half the amount and the door unlocked. I was able to spring the door open and ease the glass from below the top trim. I can now remove the inner trim and look inside the door. Have tried pulling and pushing wiring and connectors with no improvement. Tapped the motor and felt it whilst switching-no movement felt. Door open / shut micro switch seems to operate ok. What electrical readings should I get on what connectors at what stage in the opening process would I expect to see. Have tried disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and all I get now is some beeps when I try to lower. No further forward--HELP!!
Started with unable to open tailgate. Micro switch in handle clicks ok but nothing happens. Tried lowering and raising the tailgate window from the dashboard switch and I can hear the lower and raise relays click in turn from behind the trim in the back of the car. If I try and lower then the rear wiper will not work and unable to dead lock the car. Beeps when key fob pressed to lock. If I then try to raise the window then the wiper works Ok and I can deadlock the car. All of a sudden the window dropped half the amount and the door unlocked. I was able to spring the door open and ease the glass from below the top trim. I can now remove the inner trim and look inside the door. Have tried pulling and pushing wiring and connectors with no improvement. Tapped the motor and felt it whilst switching-no movement felt. Door open / shut micro switch seems to operate ok. What electrical readings should I get on what connectors at what stage in the opening process would I expect to see. Have tried disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and all I get now is some beeps when I try to lower. No further forward--HELP!!