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Steve D



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Water/corrosion in the electric tailgate release switch maybe? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Post #305425 27th Aug 2016 6:56 am
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ridgeyman



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Caspian Blue
Re: Works off fob but not off catch

Tinytim wrote:
ridgeyman wrote:
Hi there I have a similar problem my tailgate opens off the Fob but not manually. Any suggestions please. Ta.


Most likely to be corrosion in the handle switch. I had this problem recently and was going to replace the switch which is around £30, but wanted to try a a temp fix as there was nothing to loose. I peeled the rubber switch cover in the handle back, cleaned the corrosion deposits up the best I could, then squirted in a load of maintenance spray and reseated the rubber cover. A month later and it's still working fine.

Thanx I'll try that. I do suspect it's the switch BUT do the handle switch & fob switch work separately as I can't understand why one works & not the other?
ps. I have listened to the switch & it is clicking so could be the microswitch I spose.??


Last edited by ridgeyman on 27th Aug 2016 8:00 am. Edited 1 time in total

Post #305426 27th Aug 2016 7:06 am
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munit



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I did wonder that, but seems odd that locking the car solves it, but I'm not an electrician, so maybe...

Post #305427 27th Aug 2016 7:15 am
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taztastic



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Plenty of info Here

I'll merge a few threads and get all the info in one place.

Post #305428 27th Aug 2016 7:19 am
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Portculislr



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Rimini Red
Freelander 2 Tailgate Unlocking Problem

Hi,

My wife has a 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 which has been a trouble free car since we purchased it. However it has suddenly developed a mysterious Tailgate problem where it suddenly decides to unlock itself when the ignition is turned off. Has anybody experienced this problem before and found out the cause ??

Admin - merged into existing thread

Post #314497 4th Jan 2017 2:43 pm
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RogB



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http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6143.html...te+opening

Post #314500 4th Jan 2017 3:19 pm
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Portculislr



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Tailgate Problem

Rogb, many thanks for the website reference, will look at that on the next fine day

Post #314502 4th Jan 2017 3:51 pm
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RogB



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Its a lengthy thread on here detailing the exact problem your having and various fixes for it. Most useful and potentially money saving.

Post #314537 4th Jan 2017 9:48 pm
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Portculislr



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Tailgate Problem

RogB, problem appears to have gone for the moment so is intermittent and must be the switch, will definitely replace to avoid future recurrence

Post #314560 5th Jan 2017 12:49 pm
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ridgeyman



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Hi there, guy on ebay sells a repair Boot Switch kit for around £17. Just the switch with two wires protruding. No seed to take panel off just firk the old switch out with screwdriver, cut the two wires, reconnect and push switch back in, five mins job done. Works fine on mine.

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Portculislr



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Tailgate Switch repair

Ridgeyman

Useful cost effective tip, since the plastic spring clips for the switch unit are accessed from inside the tailgate light housing, was it easy to lever out the switch unit without damaging the housing

Post #314568 5th Jan 2017 4:54 pm
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ridgeyman



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Switch came complete with housing & rubbers attached, I just flirted it out by knocking a screwdriver into the switch assembly. Doesn't matter if u damage it cos it's scrap anyway, join the wires and it just pushes back in. Mine is a 2008 freelander 2. Dunno if they've changed em. Search ebay for boot switch repair kit for freelander 2. Thumbs Up Suggest you buy the switch first then u can see what you get. Saves loads of hassle.

Post #314570 5th Jan 2017 5:08 pm
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SFrench



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I've read many posts on this issue and finally plucked up courage, purchased the switch and set about replacing it this weekend. Of course the plan didn't survive the first point of contact. I cannot remove 2 of the six tailgate housing unit bolts! The problem is the studs mounted to the rear of the tailgate housing unit turn with the bolt so whatever the stud is fixed to, no longer holds it in one position. Of course, anyone who has worked in this area will know the bolts are difficult to access.

Anyone encountered this and can anyone advise on how to remove the unit. As a desperate measure I have considered sacrificing the mounded plastic unit by drilling through it to allow me to get to the back of the studs to cut them out. going in through the housing

Thanks for reading,
Simon

Post #317366 12th Feb 2017 11:30 pm
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ridgeyman



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Caspian Blue

Hi there, guy on ebay sells a repair Boot Switch kit for around £17. Just the switch with two wires protruding. No seed to take panel off just firk the old switch out with screwdriver, cut the two wires, reconnect and push switch back in, five mins job done. Works fine on mine. See my previous post. 10 minute job. ☺

NO NEED TO REMOVE THE COVER.

Post #317372 13th Feb 2017 7:45 am
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SFrench



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Ridgeyman,

I'll try that, Great tip. I should have read your previous post properly!

Thanks

Post #317397 13th Feb 2017 10:22 am
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