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Bobupndown

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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? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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28th Jul 2022 12:33 pm

robblue

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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
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28th Jul 2022 1:40 pm

Dave47

Member Since: 31 Aug 2014
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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.

28th Jul 2022 3:37 pm

Kage

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
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https://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/pickup...nuine.html

Or there is this genuine one from Powerful.

28th Jul 2022 6:30 pm

Bobupndown

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

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28th Jul 2022 7:20 pm

Vintagecat

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2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Aintree Green

Hi

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

Tim 2010 Aintree Green Freelander TD4 HSE.
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29th Jul 2022 9:51 am

a100ian

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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.

29th Jul 2022 9:56 am

Deano64

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

29th Jul 2022 10:45 am

Dave47

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^^^ You never know your Luck. DAVE.

29th Jul 2022 2:37 pm

ramjet1

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

29th Jul 2022 3:45 pm

Bluebird1999

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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

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29th Jul 2022 4:33 pm

Lakelander

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Deano64 wrote:
I put one from eBay on A couple of months ago so I suppose it won’t last according to the comments

Does anyone have the LR part number for the tailgate switch for a 2013 post facelift model?

I think they are different from the earlier version. Plenty of places Inc Powerful UK sell the earlier version but I can't find the later one. I assume the difference is in the wiring loom?

Thanks FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

20th Dec 2022 1:18 pm

Rommel

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You just need to swop the micro switch over solder it to the existing loom. thats what I did. 2013 FL2 XS.
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20th Dec 2022 1:32 pm

Lakelander

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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

20th Dec 2022 2:40 pm

p_gill

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Quote:
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?

BOB,

It doesn't rain that much where I live and no snow so no salted roads.

My switch is original from 2008.

And I don't even have the replacement part on the shelf (waiting for the day that it fails)

Instead I went a different way.

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic36840.ht...cy+release

My vote is original, your time has to be worth something

Take care

Paul

20th Dec 2022 4:17 pm

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