Sucram
Active Member
I've searched through similar threads on here and other Land Rover sites, but can't find anything with this problem we've had for at least four months or more.
It's a 2001 3 door Td4 if this helps.
Problem as follows.
Unlock all doors by clicking button twice on fob. Front doors open but tailgate will not, even the tailgate window does not lower as it should when you are trying to open the tailgate at this point either. Put the key in the ignition, turn ignition to on, lights on dash etc, tailgate will still not open. Turn key to start engine, go to tailgate wait approx. 20 secends and you can open the tailgate as normal. To drive the car you have to dead lock all doors otherwise the tailgate will open on its own while driving. If you only open drivers door its ok to drive as tailgate is locked as per passenger door. Also you can only close the tailgate with the engine running and have to dead lock the passenger door and tailgate by using the lock switch on the dash prior to turning off the engine otherwise the tailgate window will lower its self a little as if the tailgate is going to open.
I've checked relays on the drivers side behind the trim in the boot area, I've replaced the micro switch in the tailgate handle for a new one, I've had the tailgate lock solenoid out and it looks fine.
Only thing I can now think of that is a possible cause is that the previous owner who used to post on here I was reading one of his posts and he said he spilt a bottle of lemonade on the dash and it ran behind the gauges. Well I've looked at the fuse box under the dash and it does feel to have some sticky residue on it, I also under stand the CCU is behind the fuse box and this controls the locking, windows, alarm amongst other things.
I'm no auto electrician when it comes to something like this, I'm ok with 60'-70's cars but that's my limit.
Any suggestions other than taking it down the lane and setting fire to it which I've honestly considered as its driving me mad are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
It's a 2001 3 door Td4 if this helps.
Problem as follows.
Unlock all doors by clicking button twice on fob. Front doors open but tailgate will not, even the tailgate window does not lower as it should when you are trying to open the tailgate at this point either. Put the key in the ignition, turn ignition to on, lights on dash etc, tailgate will still not open. Turn key to start engine, go to tailgate wait approx. 20 secends and you can open the tailgate as normal. To drive the car you have to dead lock all doors otherwise the tailgate will open on its own while driving. If you only open drivers door its ok to drive as tailgate is locked as per passenger door. Also you can only close the tailgate with the engine running and have to dead lock the passenger door and tailgate by using the lock switch on the dash prior to turning off the engine otherwise the tailgate window will lower its self a little as if the tailgate is going to open.
I've checked relays on the drivers side behind the trim in the boot area, I've replaced the micro switch in the tailgate handle for a new one, I've had the tailgate lock solenoid out and it looks fine.
Only thing I can now think of that is a possible cause is that the previous owner who used to post on here I was reading one of his posts and he said he spilt a bottle of lemonade on the dash and it ran behind the gauges. Well I've looked at the fuse box under the dash and it does feel to have some sticky residue on it, I also under stand the CCU is behind the fuse box and this controls the locking, windows, alarm amongst other things.
I'm no auto electrician when it comes to something like this, I'm ok with 60'-70's cars but that's my limit.
Any suggestions other than taking it down the lane and setting fire to it which I've honestly considered as its driving me mad are appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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