Hi Guys,
Opened the tailgate this morning and it was like it was having a talk with me...basically chatting away

After closing the vehicle and pressing the open button once on the remote the tailgate does NOT open. Pressing twice has no effect too. It does open if i use the 'tailgate' button on the remote but not off the normal door button

Have a done something wrong? Is there a procedure to re-enable the tailgate lock to open off the drivers door (one press on the remote).

Any help is appreciated,

Thanks

Quite a common fault I am afraid mate. Mine did this a couple of times, although it normally started working with the central locking again after a while. I believe it is to do with water getting in and corrodeing the lock somewhere. Apparently there is a "self do" fix, if not a trip to the dealers for a new switch (quite cheap). Try a search on here for the fix.

wizking wrote:

Quite a common fault I am afraid mate. Mine did this a couple of times, although it normally started working with the central locking again after a while. I believe it is to do with water getting in and corroding the lock somewhere. Apparently there is a self do fix if not a trip to the dealers for a new switch (quite cheap). Try a search on here for the fix.

Thanks its under warranty for the next 7 days so i'll log it with the dealer today
God, since having a FL2 since December, i've been back and forth more times than i can remember....would i buy another one....

Thanks,

Here;

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6143.html?highlight=tailgate+fix

wizking wrote:

Here;

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6143.html?highlight=tailgate+fix

I believe the problem isn't the switch because in maffs's case the switch DOES work.
It doesn't work from the remote control, together with the doors.
Instead it only works from the remote with its tailgate only button.

Or I didn't understand it correctly?
Either way, it is a must that the tailgate to open together with the doors on the second push.

So the problem may be elsewhere. I believe that it is on the Central Junction Box.
In its CCF (Car Configuration File) the car has several memory locations that are afecting the behaviour of the locks.
Byte 29 - GROUP_EUCD_CCF_PRIVATE_LOCKING_TRUNK
Byte 178 - GROUP_EUCD_CCF_SELF_OPENING_BOOT_TAILGATE

Try a hard reset - remove a battery lead and reconnect it after a while. In this way you'll force a reload of the CCF information.
If it isn't working, go to the dealer to reflash the default CCF's content. It may be corrupt.

But I don't want to scare you. I may be wrong...
If it isn't with copyright, I will add the phrase, as in CG signature: The above is Alex's opinion so may be far removed from the truth.

Last edited by alex_pescaru on 22nd Feb 2011 4:51 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Mine was a switch problem. Didn't work with central locking (intermittent) but did work with tailgate release. Tailgate keyfob button releases door completely without needing to use the rear handle switch, this being where the problem lies.

Car is booked in with the main dealer for Thursday. They've ordered a micro-switch but we'll see. I'll update thread accordingly.
Cheers,
Chris

Just had a called from the dealer...Micro Switch! Replaced and ready for collection!!!

They mentioned water ingress into the switch (how???) and corrosion.

Anyhow, all done and thanks everyone for your help

You're most welcome mate.

maffs wrote:

Just had a called from the dealer...Micro Switch! Replaced and ready for collection!!!

They mentioned water ingress into the switch (how???) and corrosion.

Anyhow, all done and thanks everyone for your help