The usual problem of defective tailgate switch has reared its head again!

I have replaced 2 of these previously, using after market switches. Each have only lasted about a year.

My question is, is the genuine part actually any better quality and likely to last any longer? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

i put an after market 1 on my fl2 s 5 years ago with no problems then sold it back in may . 2009 FL2 S now gone
2011 FL2 HSE AUTO
2012 FL2 XS AUTO
2000 Kawasaki er 5

I need to replace mine soon,
I assume it's a copy as it came with a new handle/trim,
so Genuine on ebay £29.99 inc,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233758381353?ch...01a7d788da DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

https://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/pickup...nuine.html

Or there is this genuine one from Powerful.

Can find them OK, just asking is the genuine part better quality or are they too? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Hi

I changed mine 2 years ago for a genuine one and all good so far

Tim 2010 Aintree Green Freelander TD4 HSE.
2004 Land Rover Discovery 2 Landmark TD5
1998 Ford Escort Cabriolet

I replaced the boot switch with a aftermarket one. It lasted a week and then I chose to replace it with a genuine one. It's been on about a year. The company I bought it off said I had been unlucky and that they never getting anyone returning them but I veer towards genuine parts now where I can afford to.

I put one from eBay on A couple of months ago so I suppose it won’t last according to the comments

^^^ You never know your Luck.  DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

I bought one off ebay about two years ago and its still ok

Bobupndown wrote:

Can find them OK, just asking is the genuine part better quality or are they too?

Mine was done by the main stealer 4 years ago under warranty and it’s still working fine. I hope that isn’t tempting fate  64 plate TD4 SE Santorini Black
2021 Mazda MX5 GT Sport Tech

Deano64 wrote:

I put one from eBay on A couple of months ago so I suppose it won’t last according to the comments

You just need to swop the micro switch over solder it to the existing loom. thats what I did. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

Thanks for that.
Not sure I really want to be soldering in this weather - I don't have a garage!

Have come across two part numbers

Lr079909. This seems to be the one which fits 2006 - 2012

Lr083610. Perhaps this is for 2013 - 2015. Although some sources say it fits all FL2s

There is also mention of a different part for vehicles fitted with a factory reversing camera?

Anybody with a definitive answer on this this
Thanks FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

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Tailgate switch genuine or aftermarket?
The usual problem of defective tailgate switch has reared its head again!

I have replaced 2 of these previously, using after market switches. Each have only lasted about a year.

My question is, is the genuine part actually any better quality and likely to last any longer?