Rear tailgate latch release is stuck in the compressed position and not opening
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Rear tailgate latch release is stuck in the compressed position and not opening
Just picked up a 99 D2 in surprisingly nice condition. That said, I cant get the rear tailgate open.
The outside latch release above the license plate is already in the compressed position and the door wont open. I pulled on the inside handle and something clicked,....but the tailgate still wont open.
Any Ideas on how I could proceed on getting this open?
Brian in Austin
The outside latch release above the license plate is already in the compressed position and the door wont open. I pulled on the inside handle and something clicked,....but the tailgate still wont open.
Any Ideas on how I could proceed on getting this open?
Brian in Austin
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Just picked up a 99 D2 in surprisingly nice condition. That said, I cant get the rear tailgate open.
The outside latch release above the license plate is already in the compressed position and the door wont open. I pulled on the inside handle and something clicked,....but the tailgate still wont open.
Any Ideas on how I could proceed on getting this open?
Brian in Austin
The outside latch release above the license plate is already in the compressed position and the door wont open. I pulled on the inside handle and something clicked,....but the tailgate still wont open.
Any Ideas on how I could proceed on getting this open?
Brian in Austin
Others say you can prise off the Land Rover badge on the back there, and loosen it that way. That's what I intend to try next time it sticks.
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Happens often to people. I've always gone inside, lifted up the rear door card and popped the door from there, then hit it with PB blaster.
Others say you can prise off the Land Rover badge on the back there, and loosen it that way. That's what I intend to try next time it sticks.
Others say you can prise off the Land Rover badge on the back there, and loosen it that way. That's what I intend to try next time it sticks.
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bcolins (04-15-2016)
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But don't really like doing it, feels extreme. Definitely trying the badge trick next time.
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Good video from AB about it
Land Rover Discovery I & II Tailgate Handle Trouble Shooting - YouTube
Land Rover Discovery I & II Tailgate Handle Trouble Shooting - YouTube