HDGamerUK
Member Since: 25 Apr 2016
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Hey all,
I have had a new problem when my D3 is sat in the hot sun, where I think the actuator isn’t strong enough to open the rear top tailgate.
Switch was replaced a couple of years ago, I hear the sound of the top tailgate attempting to open, and it struggles using the fob 3rd button too.
Is this the sign that the tailgate actuator is weak or maybe dirty?
Tailgate opens after either 5-10 attempts, a couple of swear words and pushing of the tailgate top door…
Thanks in advance!
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 17th Jul 2021 10:27 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
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Yes i would get it changed before it packs in completley Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
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| 18th Jul 2021 7:54 am |
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Flapper
Member Since: 04 Feb 2015
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 329
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It's a much easier job when the boots open. I wouldn't like to try opening it's when it's 31 oc outside you'll cook.
Do it now.
I did mine a few years back and mine went intermittent like yours the problem with mine was the plug wasn't pushed into the actuator properly (no click).
Check that as well.
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| 18th Jul 2021 8:36 am |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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How did you fit your switch was it plug and play or did you join the wires. It could be a dirty/ corroded joint if you joined the wires Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
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| 18th Jul 2021 9:27 am |
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HDGamerUK
Member Since: 25 Apr 2016
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 21
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I joined the wires when I replaced the switch. I don’t think it’s the joint as electronically it tries every time, but doesn’t open unless it’s been in the garage and the boot is cold.
Sounds like another job - thanks all!
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| 18th Jul 2021 4:32 pm |
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Flapper
Member Since: 04 Feb 2015
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 329
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To fit a new switch pry out the old one the cut the wires as close the the old switch then slideshrink down on some heat shrink then strip and tin the wires ready for soldering.
Then strip and tin the new wires the solder together slide heat sshrink down over the joint and shrink
Test new switch if all ok push it back into the hole.
M switch is off a ford galaxy I think
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| 18th Jul 2021 5:08 pm |
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HDGamerUK
Member Since: 25 Apr 2016
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 21
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Switch was already replaced, I’m going to replace the upper tailgate actuator as it sounds like it’s trying every time I replace the switch so think the solenoids weak as someone above suggested 
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| 18th Jul 2021 5:50 pm |
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Flapper
Member Since: 04 Feb 2015
Location: Gloucester
Posts: 329
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Sorry wrong end of the stick.
I would change the actuator and cable while you can open the boot, as it really is a crap job to open the boot from inside the car.
The opening of the boot only some times might be the "L" thingy starting to crack/bend then it will fall off.
do it now before its to late. I have done it twice and its an easy job when the boot is open.
good luck
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| 19th Jul 2021 1:01 pm |
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