I have a MY12 RRS with a powered tailgate.
I'd like to fit a dashboard switch in parallel with the tailgate close button so as to be able to close the tailgate from inside the cabin.

Has anyone attempted this? Are there any genuine issues apart from H&S.?

Does anyone approve of my alloys treatment?

This could be a Bodsy project.

In the UK Philskill over on BabyRR.com makes and sells a very simple remote closer that works from both the fob and the dash switch. Go to page 10 of this thread and scroll through to post #233
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Last edited by Tim in Scotland on Sat Mar 26 2016 9:51am. Edited 1 time in total

I looked into this, unfortunately I can't remember where I saw the installation instructions and pictures of this mod, but I don't think it will work on the RRSport because the Ewoke tailgate switch wiring harness is different to the Sport and the plug that the New Control unit plugs into is not in the Sport tailgate wiring harness so there is no where to plug it into.

I replaced the Switch in my Tailgate recently and the switch has been superceded and now uses the same switch as the Ewoke so has all the extra wires and plug in the switch but there is no connector on the main tailgate harness to connect it to.

Not saying it can't be done but I think it will be more involved than fitting the Ewoke mod. but hopefully I'm wrong

Cheers
Col

I too would like this. Sounds logical and would be handy.  2015 RRS AB SDV6, Fuji White, Ivory
2012 RRS HSE SDV6, Sumatra Black and Ivory
Audi A5, 3.0 TDI, Gone
Audi TT, 3.2 V6, Gone
BMW 5 series tourer, Gone

I like the alloy treatment. Did you apply it yourself? I have just picked up a similar set of SC rims and want to apply the same treatment. Any advice would be gladly received.

Hi All,

I made a unit for my RRS 2012 and it works perfect.
Connected four wires and now when the tailgate is open, I press either the tailgate button on the remote or on the dash and it closes.
Took me 20 mins to fit.

Hi TB1
Are you able to share the details? -----------------------------------------------
RRS SDV6 HSE MY2012 Orkney grey, Oxford leather Ivory seats Ebony carpet, Anigre wood trim, enhanced design pack.

Sure,

I made a little timer circuit that switches on milliseconds after the button is presses, and off milliseconds after its released.
The central locking motor on the tailgate lock powers the circuit and is connected also to the tailgate close button on the tailgate.
There is also a read switch fitted so it only operates when the tailgate is open.

the_big_1 wrote:

Hi All,

I made a unit for my RRS 2012 and it works perfect.
Connected four wires and now when the tailgate is open, I press either the tailgate button on the remote or on the dash and it closes.
Took me 20 mins to fit.

Sure,

If enough people are interested, I will look at making a few with instructions etc.

Hi,

I will certainly have one if you do.

Cheers
Col

count me in -----------------------------------------------
RRS SDV6 HSE MY2012 Orkney grey, Oxford leather Ivory seats Ebony carpet, Anigre wood trim, enhanced design pack.

Me too please,

Cheers

Steve

Great stuff!
I will make one up and test it, have a fellow who approached me first to test it.
Then I can make a few more with fitting instructions etc.

Hardest part is getting the tailgate trim off lol

Count me in please. MY13.5 Autobiography, Santorini Black, Privacy Glass. Gone
Driving a milk float for now.