Member Since: 26 Apr 2014
Location: Leamington Spa
Posts: 425
I'm sure I read somewhere that you can attach a line to the actuator while its working so if the cable or actuator fails you can open the boot by pulling it......was I dreaming cause I can't find it mentioned anywhere? I presume this would make a repair much easier if you can open the boot in the first instance.
5th Apr 2016 3:34 pm
bsm
Member Since: 14 May 2012
Location: Ellikom
Posts: 232
Yes I did, see my reply a few posts earlier in this topic.
I didn't have to use the emergency line but it feels good to know I can open the boot at any time, even from inside and without tools. 2017-...: Disco II Td5 auto, 1999, BAS remap, HD TC and auto box Ashcroft, Allisport IC, ACE, 2" lift only coils, BF goodrich KM2 265/70R17, FF front and rear bumper, TF steering guard and tree sliders, nanocom.
2013-2017: Disco 3 TDV6 HSE aut. of 2008, Britpart treesliders, IIDTool, RLD sump guard, BFG KM2 265/70R17, adj. rods, BAS remap + EGRs blanked, silicon IC hoses.
2010-2013: Disco II Td5 of 2000, ACE, front Bearmach HD coils, rear SLS, GG AT2
6th Apr 2016 4:03 pm
Leon
Member Since: 26 Apr 2014
Location: Leamington Spa
Posts: 425
Thanks bsm- is their a guide anywhere on where to attach the "emergency cable "
6th Apr 2016 4:17 pm
bsm
Member Since: 14 May 2012
Location: Ellikom
Posts: 232
I don't think so, but it is clear where you have to attach the cable. Once you opened up the lower half of the tailgate you see the mechanism has to be pulled to the right side of the car.2017-...: Disco II Td5 auto, 1999, BAS remap, HD TC and auto box Ashcroft, Allisport IC, ACE, 2" lift only coils, BF goodrich KM2 265/70R17, FF front and rear bumper, TF steering guard and tree sliders, nanocom.
2013-2017: Disco 3 TDV6 HSE aut. of 2008, Britpart treesliders, IIDTool, RLD sump guard, BFG KM2 265/70R17, adj. rods, BAS remap + EGRs blanked, silicon IC hoses.
2010-2013: Disco II Td5 of 2000, ACE, front Bearmach HD coils, rear SLS, GG AT2
6th Apr 2016 4:23 pm
Graemeelliott
Member Since: 24 Jul 2009
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 51
Previously had the broken cable which was fixed in France last summer with a crimping set and seems to be holding up.
Switch was working intermittently then stopped completely. Pulled switch out and noticed the wires were damaged where they entered switch, both with bare copper showing. Remembered that the switch had fallen out a few times and I'd just shoved it back in.
Cut switch off. Thought if I touched wires together boot might open but no joy.
appears to be voltage in wires.
Switch seems to work with multimeter although I'm no expert with one
Boot opens when I push the two dash buttons at same time.
Anyone help?
Thanks
10th Apr 2016 11:27 am
Graemeelliott
Member Since: 24 Jul 2009
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 51
Managed to program key fob to open boot which makes things easier
10th Apr 2016 11:43 am
Fiferal
Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
Location: Fife
Posts: 4
Tailgate not opening
Hi new to your site got a problem with the tail gate not working pressed buttons together as read on here but it’s like it’s only releasing one side makes noise etc open a small bit but it’s like the right hand side is catching
16th Jan 2018 3:41 pm
Biffysun
Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Central
Posts: 1787
The top tailgate is held by one central catch, you may hear it operating but the 'hook' end may be broken, have you read through this thread? If its opening a small bit it must be catching, get someone to press both buttons as you pull it, as the catch may be working
16th Jan 2018 3:57 pm
Fiferal
Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
Location: Fife
Posts: 4
Hi thanks for reply got wife to do buttons and I tugged on it didn’t work wasn’t wanting to do it to hard
16th Jan 2018 4:10 pm
Rossie_C
Member Since: 15 Oct 2016
Location: London
Posts: 14
Hey guys,
Suffering from no access to boot issue too.
Last weekend I managed to get everything open, managed to unscrew the 2 bolts that fix the actuator to the lower tailgate, but didn't disconnect electrics.
I closed up as I didn't have all the parts to do the fix broken wire issue then.
Today I went back to crack on and I’ve managed to get the top tail gate open again but lower is stuck. I don't hear an acuator when I press the square button.
No matter how hard I pull on cable behind the black plastic nothing happens.
Any ideas? Any help much appreciated. Need to get this sorted first then replace the top tailgate handle/switch too. 🙄🙄🙄🙄 Top tail gate won't close now so can't lock it.TDV6 GS
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10th Feb 2018 5:01 pm
Lorrydodger
Member Since: 15 Jul 2016
Location: Spalding
Posts: 9
Tailgate release failure
I had the same happen to me yesterday, the tailgate would not open from the handle. By pressing the two buttons on the dash and getting my wife to pull the tailgate I could get it partly release but the right hand side was still locked. After removing the seal from the handle i could here the microswitch operating correctly. After much faffing about I plugged in my iid tool and reset all and bingo the tailgate worked again. Just now need to work out how to get the seal back on the handle.
10th Jun 2018 6:11 pm
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Woking
Posts: 3213
Yes I’d like to know that too!D3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
10th Jun 2018 6:49 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1026
Re: CAN'T OPEN MY TAILGATE?
Olddiver wrote:
Hello. Went to open the tailgate after unlocking and......nothing. Tried dashboard button, still no entry. To shorten the story I bashed the number plate lamp housing and......bingo in I went. Pulled off the rubber cover to find the metal strip, which, when pressed, bends and presses on a micro switch was badly corroded. It's a really crappy design and I can't see that a repair would be succesful. I've photographed the offending part but don't know how to put the pictures on here.
I have a suggestion. If this is the problem with your tailgate and a replacement is the only option, cut and short out the two thin black wires attached to the switch thereby activating the unlocking system.
The replacement part is CXB000456PVJ, with the VAT was £65.38 and after removing the trim the exchange was really easy.
If someone can advise me how to get the pic's on here I'd be greartful[/i]
thanks for that thought I was stranded with no way of getting my mtb back in the boot. Bash the tailgate light and the boot release switch works again. Thank goodness for this forum!
2nd Jul 2018 7:21 pm
Kwaka636
Member Since: 08 Jan 2012
Location: South East
Posts: 20
Replaced the liftgate release cable today, but boot still wouldn't open, even though the cable 'hook' was cracked.
Went back to LR Sidcup for the actuator assembly which was the final fix.
A picture of the (knackered) actuator internals for any nerds out there!
Mike
16th Jul 2018 9:57 pm
Dak-dak
Member Since: 13 Aug 2023
Location: london
Posts: 1
Re: Tips - having done both the broken actuator and the microswi
Groverxv wrote:
The tips and pointers in this thread and others, are bang on and a couple of things I learnt while fixing the broken actuator cable-end in my D305 HSE - use wide flat paint scrapers to lever out the interior trim on the lower tailgate, and start in the middle of the passenger seat side. It was a little easier to pull a little of the carpert off which in turn exposes the hard plastic panel edges, and you can then lever the whole trim out. Use a couple of tennis balls to wedge the still-attached interior trim panel so you can reach in to the tailgate itself with your arm and hand. There is no alternative to cutting and therefore ruining the waterproof membrane that covers the access holes on the tailgate frame. The tailgate frame shape makes the arm and hand work a bit tricky and there are some sharp metal edges to be aware of too.
The plastic cover for the actuator box doesn't come off completely, but you can push it out of the way with your fingers, then reach in with long-nosed pliers and pull hard on the broken end of the cable, et voila - the top tailgate opens and you can fix the whole thing. Per several tips on here, I looped a length of bicycle brake cable through the actuator piston (you'll know it when you see it) and then clamped it hard using standard electrical connector block.
Good luck - it's about 2 hours work with a socket set, paint scrapers, screwdrivers and a crescent wrench.
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Hi, I also had broken tailgate cable problem with it locked shut..... (very common - bad cable design) rather than destroy internal trim I found guy in Canada who had done ytube video where he drilled 20mm hole thru carpet/metal on inside to get access to pull lock open then trim can be easily removed/cable replaced. He gave exact measurements for hole. Repair to hole can be rubber grommet (it's likely to break again!) - I used one from electricians box for 13a back boxes.
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If its opening a small bit it must be catching, get someone to press both buttons as you pull it, as the catch may be working
