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Alfie



Member Since: 21 Dec 2014
Location: Peterborough
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England 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Lux Java Black
2008 RRS tdv8 tailgate problem

Hi everyone, have a problem as tailgate is in the locked but not properly closed position, discovered flat battery yesterday disconnected battery did the jump wire across positive and negative wires for 20 minutes to reset locks then fully charged battery reconnected terminals but still unable to open or close properly the tailgate . Is there a switch or something I need to look for/ replace ? Had similar experience 5 years ago and someone suggested pushing the button whilst pushing down and inwards on tailgate which actually worked back then but not this time 😟 can’t hear anything noise from the tailgate switch which you normally would πŸ€” all help suggestions very welcome I did read that someone replaced a micro switch possibly? Thanks

Post #635009 Sat Aug 12 2023 3:29pm
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Andy K



Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
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England 2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

I think you have to force it closed.
And then it will work correctly again

Post #635011 Sat Aug 12 2023 4:17pm
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Alfie



Member Since: 21 Dec 2014
Location: Peterborough
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England 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Lux Java Black

Good news I literally pressed as hard as possible so that tailgate was shut ( so it thought πŸ˜‰) pressed the button and BINGO πŸ‘πŸ™πŸ» it’s back to normal. Hoovered the crap trapped where the catch hooks onto and a good clean down with WD40

Post #635013 Sat Aug 12 2023 5:27pm
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pelle



Member Since: 01 Jan 2014
Location: Sigtuna
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I have exactly the same situation when I almost closed my tailgate while battery was disconnected.
It is not closet and can not open with the pushbutton.
I will try to force it closed as you describe. (I have tried it with "soft" force Smile)

If this does not work, what to do next? The upper tailgate can, of corse, not open.

Post #637188 Fri Nov 10 2023 12:50pm
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pelle



Member Since: 01 Jan 2014
Location: Sigtuna
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Sweden 

Ok after harder force on tailgate and a friend pushing the button πŸ‘

Post #637308 Wed Nov 15 2023 11:38am
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