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chj



Member Since: 14 Mar 2017
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tailgate mechanically shut ... nothing will open it, all tri

Hi

Freelander2 2013 XS SD4

anyone know how to mechanically open a shut tailgate ...

i am capable of any mechanical or electrical work required, and have the replacement rear switch and loom at hand

thanks ... its driving me nuts
Post #437369 28th Nov 2023 11:52 am
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BossBob



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https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic36840.ht...gate+volvo
Good luck!🤞
Post #437370 28th Nov 2023 12:18 pm
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IanMetro



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If it has failed all electrical means - FOB, Dashboard Button, Tailgate Button, try pushing/pulling hard on tailgate while exercising switch in case something is jammed in latch.
I've had this happen, it was just soggy leaves from Dump Run. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 79k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)
Post #437371 28th Nov 2023 12:20 pm
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SYFL2



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I would definitely try disconnecting the battery trick.
Post #437372 28th Nov 2023 12:37 pm
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chj



Member Since: 14 Mar 2017
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Bingo …

Thank guy guys

Had it more or less stripped from inside … WD40 on all mechanicals and electrical joints etc

Walking down from the meadow just tried the remote tailgate button one more time …
heard the pop from inside the mini-barn

YES!!! It had popped … after 3 months

Again, thank you guys … collective karma worked!

Clive
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