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Steve.W



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Santorini Black
Lower tailgate not closing properly.

Hi everyone, the lower tailgate doesn't close properly, it isn't connecting with the catches, can't see anything moving, sometimes because of this the top half of the tailgate won't lock, 2012 Westminster.



Any ideas please?
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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Spray a bit of lubricant over the latches on the tailgate, and make sure that the 2 plastic manual release levers both move freely.

I am assuming everything lines up... just won’t latch.

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northernmonkeyjones



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As Mark says, can you hear the solenoid moving back and forwards when you press the button.

Might be a better idea to post the question in the maintenance and mods section. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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nicedayforit



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You can operate the latches using a screwdriver whilst spraying wd40 all over them. This usually gets them working again. Thumbs Up
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D3Jon



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mjdronfield wrote:
Spray a bit of lubricant over the latches on the tailgate, and make sure that the 2 plastic manual release levers both move freely.

I am assuming everything lines up... just won’t latch.

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The two plastic manual release levers (one on each catch) need pulling outwards away from the boot. The lower tailgate should then lock. This is quite a common issue when dust gets into the latches, which is why IMHO it's best to use something light like WD40 to lubricate them rather than tacky spray grease, which might be used for other locks / hinges.

Jon 1992 RR Classic 3.9 efi Vogue
2014 Disco 4 HSE
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Both my fatties now gone...
Previous: 2011 L322 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE /// 2002 L322 4.4 V8 HSE /// 2009 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 XS /// 2004 Defender 90 TD5 /// 1993 110 V8 Snatch Landrover /// 2005 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE (Aus) /// 1990 110 Isuzu 3.9 County (Aus) /// 1976 Series III Trayback (Aus)
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Steve.W



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Thanks for the reply, will try this tomorrow and will let you know how I get on, and yes when I press the button I can hear the solenoid working.
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Steve.W



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Done as you said and has done the trick, works perfect.

Many thanks. Previous cars
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BMW 528i
BMW 740i
Range Rover P38 4.6 petrol Vogue
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mjdronfield



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No worries. Should be good for a while now.

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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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D3Jon



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Glad you got it sorted Thumbs Up 1992 RR Classic 3.9 efi Vogue
2014 Disco 4 HSE
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Both my fatties now gone...
Previous: 2011 L322 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE /// 2002 L322 4.4 V8 HSE /// 2009 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 XS /// 2004 Defender 90 TD5 /// 1993 110 V8 Snatch Landrover /// 2005 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE (Aus) /// 1990 110 Isuzu 3.9 County (Aus) /// 1976 Series III Trayback (Aus)
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