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Johnte



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Tailgate struts ?

When I push the tailgate unlock button on my remote, should the struts have enough 'push' to lift the tailgate on their own ? mine releases, but doesn't lift.. is this how it should be, or should it lift up ?
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the tailgate just releases from its catch john...
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Johnte



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scarey wrote:
the tailgate just releases from its catch john...


Thanks, I thought maybe it was supposed to raise all the way up (would be handy if it did)
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unless its powered with an option to stop at any point, i can see problems if for instance ,you're in a multi storey carpark and you accidentally press the button...
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Never thought of that Whistle
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My mirrors automatically unfold when I open the car?

Confused
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stu wrote:
that's why the mirrors don't automatically fold in and out with the doors locks, if you are in a tight spot, bang goes your mirrors... Shocked


2009 models > fold automatically Whistle Whistle Whistle
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that's why the mirrors don't automatically fold in and out with the doors locks, if you are in a tight spot, bang goes your mirrors... Shocked



stories Whistle
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I wonder if you just replaced the rams with slightly more powerful ones.. Could self opening be achieved? ( at driver own risk lol) Laughing Bushy

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Unfortunately the point of open/close is when the boot is open around 3-4inches so you need something to open the tailgate that first bit before in can spring upwards... Thumbs Up
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I hate the Big Bang on closing the tailgate should be more refined. My dads's 2012 is slightly better.
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Bushy513



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Two big springs attached to the sides of the lower tailgate ought to do it Laughing Bushy

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Both opening and closing Bushy Thumbs Up
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Craig me and you should produce this and patent it!! This time next year we'll be millionaires! Laughing Bushy

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