Member Since: 26 Dec 2020
Location: Dunedin
Posts: 5
D4 - adjusting tailgate catch (having to slam to latch)
My 2012 D4's tailgate upper takes a hard slam to get it to latch. I'm fine with it, but SWMBO keeps failing to shut it resulting in being unable to lock the car or having to stop and reclose it.
Any simple fix? I can't see any adjustments.
Cheers!
9th May 2021 10:32 am
Ade_S
Member Since: 19 Jul 2018
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 90
Mine is the same! Watching with interest...MY2012 D4 HSE in Siberian Silver, 1967 MGB
11th May 2021 11:21 pm
DN D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2293
My D3’s upper tailgate did this, I put some grease on the latch mechanism ( that you can see), it’s been ok ever since. Worth a try. 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.
12th May 2021 12:24 am
Famousfive
Member Since: 12 Aug 2014
Location: Southampton
Posts: 1806
There are two 10mm nuts holding the latch in place that you can get to by removing the rubber surround - you can then tweak the position for a smooth close
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