Recent content by pirateboy

Hello All, Problem now fixed. I've returned to this thread to explain how I have now (today and somewhat belatedly) fixed my upper tailgate not opening issue which may help someone else. Having tried all the fixes proposed on this forum (many thanks to everyone for the suggestions) and not fixed...

Hi all, does anyone know if the FET (Field Effect Transistor) that is part of the BCM that operates the upper tailgate release has any other functions that would indicate that if it had failed then something else would also not work?

Thanks @lynall. I replaced the switch with a new one - tested it as well so I know it's OK. Batt now charged to 99% - still not working. Will have to do some more thinking.

Many thanks @guineafowl21. I disconnected both leads from the battery for 15 mins & followed up by connecting the pos & neg together directly (is that the correct procedure for hard reset?) but to no avail. The tailgate ajar switch state is shown as on when open and off when closed so that seems...

Thanks for the help guineafowl21. Can I ask a couple of questions: WRT the BCM did you find any fault with it? Did you need to replace it? WRT the connector under the passenger seat was a wire(s) disconnected? Did you need to make any sort of repair i.e. push the connector back together or...

Hi All, I would like to ask for help on this topic please. I have a problem with the upper tailgate not releasing on my Disco 4 2010 MY. The upper tailgate became unopenable using the usual micro switch on the pull handle a few weeks ago. It was an intermittent issue for a few openings and then...