Tailgate Open on dash but physically closed.

**MK4Mishy** · 02-02-2018, 12:32 PM

Cheers Hillbilly, I skipped those when I searched this sub category as the tailgate still locks and unlocks too. just the signal to say it's closed isn't working. But reading that thread someone said there is contact switches in it-that tell the tailgate control unit its opened or closed. Might try some electrical contact cleaner and go to town on it before I buy another one.

**Lasa911** · 08-02-2018, 11:23 AM

Hi There,

I had busted plastic worm inside the lock mechanism in my 2011 Wagon boot door,
Since I have opened the lock carefully without breaking the unit to confirm if its fixable, as I was under warranty at that time so it was fixed by the dealer at no cost to me.

If you got nothing to lose, check if there is an actuator OPEN/CLOSE switch inside will signal the controller if is moved to its position and safely locked the boot, its bit of hassle to pull the trims of the boot though.

I had my boot lid tied with a rope till get all fixed.
Good luck

**MK4Mishy** · 13-02-2018, 08:14 AM

Hey, Thanks. I ended up buying a used one from a wrecker and it fixed the problem straight away. But you are right. I was curious as to what was in it and pulled it all apart and found 2 switches. 1 was working and the other wasn't clicking properly. Managed to get the one that wasn't clicking properly to work again. Everything else on the latch works as it should though.
Haha yeah removing the trim seemed a bit scary, felt like i was going to break something. Those metal clips are strong.

I made a small video and took some photos of what was inside the latch as I couldn't find any photos or videos on the internet. Hopefully helps people out.