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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 ![]() ![]() |
sounds like the tailgate switch has corroded and needs replacing, 10 minute DIY job which has been covered on here a few times Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis |
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gnasher Member Since: 18 Jul 2011 Location: southeast Posts: 3 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the lightning reply - I will replace the switch. |
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brightsparking Member Since: 15 Apr 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 128 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
definitely the tailgate switch. That fault drove me nuts when trying to lock the car........
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Whittler Member Since: 10 Mar 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 41 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
@ Gnasher - mine wasn't the switch it was the build up of crud around the actuating plate hinges, probably limescale from water ingress.
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pressureman Member Since: 23 Sep 2010 Location: Lancastrian in Hampshire! Posts: 128 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Talking about tailgate locking, if using the tailgate switch on the keyfob, has anybody managed to lock their keys in the boot yet? I've nearly done it a couple of times and am having to train myself to put the keys in my pocket rather than throw them down in the boot while rummaging. It's either that, unlock all the doors or walk aroung with both sets of keys in my pocket. |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 ![]() ![]() |
due to the fact it only opens the boot i very rarely just use the boot opening button
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pressureman Member Since: 23 Sep 2010 Location: Lancastrian in Hampshire! Posts: 128 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Now that would be more useful. |
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simont Member Since: 15 Feb 2011 Location: Sunderland/Newcastle Posts: 1809 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If I can just through into the mix a useful reason for the boot open button.
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Captain Worm Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Solihull Posts: 969 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Done this in my 3 series 200 miles from home when on holiday on the south coast ![]() ![]() Had to get a hire car - drive home and then drive back (all 400 miles) to get the spare set so we could carry on the family holiday!!!! Will never do it again! personally I dont really see the point - although SimonT's point is a good one... I think to make it more useful when you press the button it should open automatically ![]() |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 ![]() ![]() |
The only time my battery has gone flat, I think it was because I used the boot opening button and didn't re-lock afterwards. May just be a glitch on my car, but now I always double lock using the locking button. Just in case. |
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Missing Link Member Since: 25 Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 138 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I lock the car with the boot open by triggering the latch in the boot lid. That way the boot then cannot be shut without unlocking the car 1st Prog rock is cool! ![]() 2012 XS SD4 Indus Silver |
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geoff.c Member Since: 04 Feb 2011 Location: Derby East Midlands Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Simont, we have a tailgate lock "extension" that you mention. It's called a ventlock. |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 ![]() ![]() |
One of these.
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Biscay Member Since: 08 Mar 2011 Location: Burton on Trent Posts: 94 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I use my freelander as a van when Electrical contracting and find I use the boot unlock button a lot when going backwards and forwards fetching materials etc. Have nearly locked the keys in on many occasions. The only reason I do use it is that i get fed up with the wing mirrors going in and out and never remember to just fold them in before locking to stop it.
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