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Central Locking tailgate problem
Posted: 14 Feb 2006, 12:28
by Arvi
1990 caravelle gl
my tailgate only opens when rest of van is locked and a key is used to open the tailgate
when van is unlocked tailgate wont open even with the key
anyone with same prob or solutions
looked at lock in tailgate everything seems to be in place
cheers
Posted: 14 Feb 2006, 13:51
by tonytech
Normal operation.
Van locked.
Tailgate key turned 1/8 turn right. Press button.
Van unlocked.
Tailgate key turned 1/4 turn left. Press button.
On the lock inside the tailgate is an inverted Y shaped metal slider that slides accross depending on central locking status. Check this is sliding freely.
The button pushes on one of the slanted prongs. Which one depends on central locking.
The vertical prong releases the lock.
I 'locked' the lock (keeping the tailgate open) using a scredriver in the part that grips the post on the van body.
Icould then see what was happening and rech the release button.
T
Posted: 14 Feb 2006, 13:54
by tonytech
Bugger.
Posted twice.
lock
Posted: 14 Feb 2006, 14:57
by Arvi
cheers i will have a look tomorrow
Posted: 16 Feb 2006, 08:47
by moonshine
mine does the same,(and occasionally doesnt too!)
apparently its quite common
Posted: 16 Feb 2006, 11:42
by pouch
Central locking
Some people have it sooooooo posh!
Posted: 16 Feb 2006, 12:37
by tonytech
You have gone and put the hex on mine now.
After fixing the actuator a few weeks ago the lock has worked perfectly
but since reading this post ..... The Bugger wont work.
T
Posted: 16 Feb 2006, 16:28
by Mocki
check the connections, it's common to find grotty connections due to condensation in the tailgate void