The Tailgate on my 2007 XS just opens on its own
You close it and it opens again within 20 seconds
When its open i can hear a clicking from the Passenger well area
I have disconnected the wiring from the switch on the inside
then i can close the tailgate and drive the vehicle
Only problem is with this disconnected i cant lock the car doors
Is this just the locking switch that needs replacing
I have seen these available for about £20 online
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Last edited by Grinzola on 16th May 2012 2:05 pm. Edited 1 time in total

yes - it's a common issue of water/fluid getting into the lock switch unit.

As you say about £20 quid on the bay - simple change over - loads of threads on here about it

search for "+boot +switch"

or look here http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6143.html

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Sounds like water ingress in the Tailgate switch, some have taken it a pert and tried cleaning it, but for £20 and 45 mins you can do it properly,

Just a little light reading for any pointers needed.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6143.html

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ad210358 wrote:

Sounds like water ingress in the Tailgate switch, some have taken it a pert and tried cleaning it, but for £20 and 45 mins you can do it properly,

Just a little light reading for any pointers needed.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6143.html