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Gary_P
 


Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
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Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4
Rear tailgate creak

I have really annoying creaking from my rear tailgate. It’s noticeable at low speed and bumpy roads. If had a look and all the plastic pieces (sides, bottom, top) on the lower tailgate including the one that runs along the top of it seems to creak badly when pressed.
I’ve tightened the screws along the top plastic which has made no difference. I’ve oiled the centre latch. Any ideas? It’s driving me bonkers. Of course my wife says she barely notices it and it doesn’t bother her!
Cheers Gary
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Post #215652125th Jun 2020 11:38 am
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grzesiul
 


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Poland 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

sure it is tailgate not somethign behind rear quater panels? i had loose bracket holding some modules was doing annoying noses as well
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mark the spark
 


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oil your tail gate struts gary mine like a creak but usually only when opened but worth a try MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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Post #215653025th Jun 2020 12:12 pm
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Gary_P
 


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Thanks both. Will investigate further. Had seen a note about tailgate struts. Couldn't make them creak but will oil anyway.
Cheers Gary
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M3bobby
 


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Does the D4 have snubbers either side of the latch? Both my Sport and Focus have these and get full of crap that need to be cleaned out. 012MY RRS 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography (Current)
Mods:
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Remote Boot close from key fob (Complete)
2016 Discovery 4 Mirrors AKA RRS2 (Complete)
2014 L405 Surround Camera retro fit (Now 2016 L319)
2013 RRS Dual View Screen fit (Complete)
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Post #215694627th Jun 2020 9:37 am
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Gary_P
 


Member Since: 03 May 2016
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Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Thanks for the suggestion. Not heard of snubbers. Are these the triangle side pieces that guide the catch into the lock?
Planning a thorough search and fix day Monday so will work my way through suggestions. Gary
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Post #215696727th Jun 2020 10:56 am
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M3bobby
 


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I’ll get a photo, not sure if the D4 has them. It may be more a lift up boot idea rather than side opening. 012MY RRS 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography (Current)
Mods:
TPMS (Complete but got an issue)
Genuine LR DRLs (Complete)
Remote Boot close from key fob (Complete)
2016 Discovery 4 Mirrors AKA RRS2 (Complete)
2014 L405 Surround Camera retro fit (Now 2016 L319)
2013 RRS Dual View Screen fit (Complete)
2016 LR4 RSE (Complete)
2014 LR4 Homelink (Complete)
2016 FFRR Electrochromatic Wing Mirror Glass (Complete)  
Post #215697627th Jun 2020 12:06 pm
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Gary_P
 


Member Since: 03 May 2016
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Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Just to report, I finally got to the bottom of this tailgate creak. Tried a number of things before I found the left hand side (standing at the back of the car) lower tailgate latch creaked when closed if I pulled and pushed it. A spray of WD40 on the latch and all gone away. Can't believe it !
Of course, my wife tells me she never heard it anyway , so the fact it's gone away isn't really noticeable for her but it drove me mad !
Cheers Gary
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