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bwelton



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Lower Tailgate not Locking

I’ve found out yesterday that the Lower Tailgate is not locking. It’s only just failed and I’m not sure what is causing it.
The lower tailgate release button sort of works in that, actuators are heard within the tailgate when pressed, but the locks on left and right hand side of the lower tailgate are not able to be locked.

If a push the side of screwdriver shaft in to the locks on either side, as the locks rotate, they do not grab and hold the screwdriver.

Has anybody experienced anything like this ? Any advice on how to investigate ?

Many thanks,
Bob -------------------------------------
MY 2012 4.4 TDV8

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mjdronfield



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I’d try lubricating the manual release catches/levers on both sides so they move freely. Might be a long shot I know, but it won’t lock if they are stuck in the open position.

Worth a try for the time it takes…

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bwelton



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Hi,
Yes lubricating the locks was the first thing I did. There is no undue resistance in the lock mechanisms, just not latching. -------------------------------------
MY 2012 4.4 TDV8

Post #619699 12th Jan 2022 1:59pm
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Tdtj



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Its the manual latches that are probably holding it open as mentioned above
I had exactly the same issue a few weeks back 2016 4.4 diesel

Post #619732 12th Jan 2022 6:08pm
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mjdronfield



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It’s the plastic manual override lever bit…..not the latch itself… though you might have still done it. Just want to make sure…

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic58753...t=tailgate

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic35010...t=tailgate

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic44596...t=tailgate

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic35327...t=tailgate 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Post #619737 12th Jan 2022 6:22pm
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mjdronfield



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 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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bwelton



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Many thanks, SOLVED - it seems the Manual Releases has become unserved. -------------------------------------
MY 2012 4.4 TDV8

Post #619765 12th Jan 2022 11:19pm
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mjdronfield



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Nice one. No worries. Think most owners will have the issue at some point….

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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