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rich
 


Member Since: 02 Jul 2005
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Posts: 199

New Zealand 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4
Upper Tailgate

Right from new, I am having to slam my top tailgate really hard to get it to close properly... If I wanted a Ford I would have paid half the price.... anyone having same hassle???  
Post #764019th Jul 2005 11:41 am
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BN
 


Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
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Hi rich, the tailgate is an issue, I think Martin has posted it as such. The car is so well sealed that the air pressure causes the top section to bounce and make it difficult to close. Try opening another door and then closing the tailgate. If it closes easily, that is your answer. If it is still difficult, back to the dealer for adjustment and maybe you do have a problem.

Sadly, LR is now in the Ford empire as are many marques, like Volvo etc. The D3 is an amasing car both on and offroad, as Gareth proved at Billing this weekend, but it is still new and has querks, that is why Martin started this site and why the site is becoming so popular.

Hope it helps and where abouts in the world are you by the way?  
Post #764219th Jul 2005 11:49 am
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rich
 


Member Since: 02 Jul 2005
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New Zealand 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4
tailgate

I am in New Zealand. There are very few D3s on the road here so this forum is the best to figure what is going on (and off).... thanks for reply  
Post #764519th Jul 2005 12:11 pm
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BN
 


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Thanks, stick your location in the profile as it helps us to help you guys on the other side of the world.  
Post #764719th Jul 2005 12:13 pm
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Winger
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Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
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2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4

Your dealer should be able to sort it out. There is a technical bulletin on this problem that they can refer to.  
Post #764819th Jul 2005 12:14 pm
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Winger
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LA501-001 is the reference  
Post #764919th Jul 2005 12:17 pm
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rich
 


Member Since: 02 Jul 2005
Location: North Island, New Zealand
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New Zealand 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4
tailgate

Yahoo... it is the middle of the night (nearly) here and I have all this support.... great... I will get the profile sorted ASAP... thanks all  
Post #765119th Jul 2005 12:20 pm
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Wineman
 


Member Since: 25 Jan 2005
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United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

I had this problem, and posted on the subject, when I took delivery of my HSE D3 in April. Keeping a door open while shutting helps, however I have discovered that the problem has corrected itself!! I think perhaps the catch was a bit tight at first and has now "beded in". I have no problem now shutting the top tailagate with one hand. 2017 Disco5 First Edition(On Order)
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Post #788521st Jul 2005 7:40 am
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CL
 


Member Since: 23 Jul 2005
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Upper Tailgate

Upper tail gate on mine seems to shut fine. Maybe mine is new (5 days old), will keep Rich's experience in mind. Very Happy  
Post #814023rd Jul 2005 7:59 am
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lawman
 


Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: South East
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the annoying thing with my upper tailgate is that more often than not it fails to open fully with just one push on the unlock button. It unlatches but doesn't fully release from the catch so I have to press the button twice. Anyone else have this problem?  
Post #830325th Jul 2005 9:30 am
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Blue
 


Member Since: 10 Mar 2005
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I think I've had it, lawman. Don't release the switch so fast. Push it, open, and then release. Maybe that solves your problem. Blue  
Post #854225th Jul 2005 10:27 pm
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