Tailgate/Central Locking

Dec 19th, 2002, 14:23

Hi

The tailgate lock no longer operates with the rest of the door locks with the remote on a 1996 T5 Estate. The lock have been lubricated and a new batteries installed in the remote/Alarm fob. The tailgate lock will operate with the key in any door. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks and regards

Robert

Dec 20th, 2002, 22:32

had same prob on my car was broken wire at boot hing biggest part of job to fix is removing roof lining

Dec 23rd, 2002, 08:42

Thanks

Where was the break? at the hinge part which bends with the gate?

Regards

Robert

Dec 23rd, 2002, 19:34

Robert

Had the same problem with 96 850 estate.
Turned out to be faulty solenoid. Got 2nd hand unit from Lea Valley and fitted it no probs since.

Regards

Dec 24th, 2002, 08:29

Thanks

Can you give contact details for Lea Valley?

P/s how did you test the solenoid (sound/clicking noise)?

Regards
Robert

Dec 25th, 2002, 17:43

Problem has been cured by the application of a lithium based white grease into the tailgate lock. The grease is supplied in an aerosol and works best when the can is warmed. I think it is the over zealous use of a jet wash which caused the problem in the first place.

Regards

Robert

Jan 9th, 2003, 14:22

I can vouch for a dodgy solenoid. I was having problems with the whole central locking system on the car and traced it down to the tailgate lock not operating. I took the whole thing apart and found a small switch inside the solenoid casing. If this switch doesn't operate then the lcoking cycle gets 'out of step' and so won't lock / un-lock. I had to split the casing open to get to it, but I think that the motor that drives the locking mechanism is on it's way out.

Dec 19th, 2002, 14:23	#1
rduda Guest Location:	Tailgate/Central Locking Hi The tailgate lock no longer operates with the rest of the door locks with the remote on a 1996 T5 Estate. The lock have been lubricated and a new batteries installed in the remote/Alarm fob. The tailgate lock will operate with the key in any door. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and regards Robert

Dec 20th, 2002, 22:32	#2
TAB Guest Location:	RE: Tailgate/Central Locking had same prob on my car was broken wire at boot hing biggest part of job to fix is removing roof lining

Dec 23rd, 2002, 08:42	#3
rduda Guest Location:	RE: Tailgate/Central Locking Thanks Where was the break? at the hinge part which bends with the gate? Regards Robert

Dec 23rd, 2002, 19:34	#4
steelman50 Guest Location:	RE: Tailgate/Central Locking Robert Had the same problem with 96 850 estate. Turned out to be faulty solenoid. Got 2nd hand unit from Lea Valley and fitted it no probs since. Regards

Dec 24th, 2002, 08:29	#5
rduda Guest Location:	RE: Tailgate/Central Locking Thanks Can you give contact details for Lea Valley? P/s how did you test the solenoid (sound/clicking noise)? Regards Robert

Dec 25th, 2002, 17:43	#6
rduda Guest Location:	RE: Tailgate/Central Locking Problem has been cured by the application of a lithium based white grease into the tailgate lock. The grease is supplied in an aerosol and works best when the can is warmed. I think it is the over zealous use of a jet wash which caused the problem in the first place. Regards Robert

Jan 9th, 2003, 14:22	#7
Shandy Guest Location:	RE: Tailgate/Central Locking I can vouch for a dodgy solenoid. I was having problems with the whole central locking system on the car and traced it down to the tailgate lock not operating. I took the whole thing apart and found a small switch inside the solenoid casing. If this switch doesn't operate then the lcoking cycle gets 'out of step' and so won't lock / un-lock. I had to split the casing open to get to it, but I think that the motor that drives the locking mechanism is on it's way out.

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