P38A Tailgate lock failure

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Hampton, London
1997 Range Rover P38 4.6 HSE
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Hi,

I thought I'd bought the gremlin-free P38. Everything worked, didn't eat batteries etc.

Until today when I went to unlock the tailgate.
Pressed the button, reassuring noise, the top opened, pressed the button again for the bottom gate, nothing.

The spring action seems as before, the fuse (no.14) isn't blown.

So is it the solenoid?

Any ideas - please help!

many thanks

Alan
 
Spring sometimes goes in button. Replace the one in mine for one out of an old torch. Plus1 on the door actuator. had to replace mine a few years back
 
Thanks all for your ideas. Now does anybody know how to get inside the tailgate bottom from inside?
(The carpet trim buttons are at the bottom covered by that plastic plate!)
 
Have you tried yanking the bottom gate while pressing the button?
If they are un oiled they'll stick and won't open. They may need oiling and the catches adjusting inward so that when the button is pressed the rubber seal pushes the gate away from the car.
 
I have a flat bladed screwdriver with a 90 degree end which will turn the trim buttons with the plastic guard pulled away from the tailgate.;):D

Thanks - I think I've got one somewhere...

Have you tried yanking the bottom gate while pressing the button?
If they are un oiled they'll stick and won't open. They may need oiling and the catches adjusting inward so that when the button is pressed the rubber seal pushes the gate away from the car.

Well both gates are locked but I'll give that a go! Thanks.
 
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