Tailgate not opening

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mad murphy

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Hi I have got a problem i have been to car wash today now the tailgate will not open all the doors unlock apart from the tailgate is there any way of getting in to it so I can look what is wrong. All help appreiciated thanks
 
Had this problem with mine too! If the fuel flap is also not working it could be fuse 14, found on the rhs of the driver's seat. If this is ok then it's most likey to be a faulty driver's door locking module. The bad news is that it is practically impossible to gain access to the tailgate locking mechanism unless it can be unlocked. Try operating the locks a few times, with the remote, while standing by the tailgate and trying it at each unlock. With luck it may open. When it does I suggest you remove the tailgate inside cover and cut a small hole (2" x 2") to expose the lock. This will, at least, allow you to flip the lock open from inside until you replace the driver's door module. A new module is about £150 and takes about 2hr and a lot of patience to fit!
 
Had this problem with mine too! If the fuel flap is also not working it could be fuse 14, found on the rhs of the driver's seat. If this is ok then it's most likey to be a faulty driver's door locking module. The bad news is that it is practically impossible to gain access to the tailgate locking mechanism unless it can be unlocked. Try operating the locks a few times, with the remote, while standing by the tailgate and trying it at each unlock. With luck it may open. When it does I suggest you remove the tailgate inside cover and cut a small hole (2" x 2") to expose the lock. This will, at least, allow you to flip the lock open from inside until you replace the driver's door module. A new module is about £150 and takes about 2hr and a lot of patience to fit!
An a wis gonna say put the boot intae it,,,,,:eek: :eek: :eek:
 
Hi
Before I get you into the wiring loom, check that your filler cap will unlock, and get a hair dryer and blow dry the tailgate button for a good while, probably ingressed with water from car wash. I was under the impression range rovers were meant to be washed by hand.
Let us know soon if you get no joy
 
Good chance the switch on the tailgate button is in need of a clean. Bit of a pain to get at with the tailgate closed, but careful removal of the carpeted panel will give access to the button & switch which can be removed and cleaned. Check the condition of the grommet around the pushbutton.
 
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