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Chefdemarlon
 


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Rear tailgate wont open

Hi guys my rear tailgate wont open ive taken the microswitch out that works fine ive tried the to buttons on the dash trick it makes all tge right noises but still doesnt open any help would be great please and what part needs changing is it just the catch and cable or the actuator or both cheers guys 👍
  
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Narpy
 


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If you can hear the solenoid firing when you press the button but nothing happens, your cable end has very probably let go.
Search the forum, you'll find the answer.
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Chefdemarlon
 


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Hi there thanks for the reply i best get to battle with the back panel 👍👍
  
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SafariDave
 


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Re: Rear tailgate wont open

Chefdemarlon wrote:
Hi guys my rear tailgate wont open ive taken the microswitch out that works fine ive tried the to buttons on the dash trick it makes all tge right noises but still doesnt open any help would be great please and what part needs changing is it just the catch and cable or the actuator or both cheers guys 👍



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Narpy
 


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That video presumes you can already open the upper tailgate, I don't believe the OP has that luxury. Rolling Eyes
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D4 Steering Wheel.
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Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here. 
 
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gstuart
 


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Hopefully may help



   
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Chefdemarlon
 


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All sorted cheers guys was easier to do than i thought 👍👍 hardest bit is getting into and behind the trim but all sorted cheers 👍
  
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Great u got it sorted out Thumbs Up
   
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