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MentalFrix
Member Since: 26 Jul 2020
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 8
  
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| 'TAILGATE OPEN' warning after latch replacement |
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Hi all
I replaced the latch and cable following a tailgate stuck shut incident. The 'L' shaped bit had sheared and the latch itself was also sticky with bits starting to come off.
Having gone through the difficult way in and then replaced this stuff, the tailgate isn't closing particularly well and the car shows the 'TAILGATE OPEN' notice on the dash.
I have tried to adjust the striker but even on the most recessed position doesnt make a good job of closing and on the most protruding gives a really loose door.
I have also manually closed the latch with a screwdriver but the warning still appears.
Anyone have any knowledge for this? I am fed up of the horn beeping when I try to lock it already!
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 21st Dec 2021 9:41 pm |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
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Have you tried lubricating and exercising the latch ? When I replaced mine, it needed greasing to get it working freely. D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
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| 21st Dec 2021 11:39 pm |
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MentalFrix
Member Since: 26 Jul 2020
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 8
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It is working pretty freely already. Releases really well. I’m wondering if it has anything to do with the white rubbery bit at the back of the latch. It seems a bit bigger than the one on the old latch. Mind you that was probably original!
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| 22nd Dec 2021 7:14 am |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 23 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
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Is it a genuine LR part?…... It does sound like something is physically different about it, a pic may help. D3 owned from new, P017 brake recall, BAS FBHIC, new FBH, LR013487 oil pump, new water pump. RRS front lower suspension arms. New suspension compressor/ relay. New Denso alternator. CuNifer rear brake pipes. New GKN rear propshaft. New HPFP belt & tensioner. New A/C Condenser.NO WARRANTY for many many years.
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| 22nd Dec 2021 9:46 am |
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MentalFrix
Member Since: 26 Jul 2020
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 8
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Turns out that if you don’t reconnect the latch wiring the car doesn’t know what’s going on. 
Resolved
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| 22nd Dec 2021 9:50 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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I was going to suggest you check the connector, but thought I better not 
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| 22nd Dec 2021 12:08 pm |
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MentalFrix
Member Since: 26 Jul 2020
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 8
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Don’t assume any competence on my part
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| 22nd Dec 2021 12:09 pm |
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