Michael_H Posted September 4, 2007 Report Posted September 4, 2007 Galaxy TDi 1998: The tailgate is locked and it is not unlocking with the remote. All other doors lock/unlock no problem. I cannot fit in the key, as it enters only halfway and no more, so using it is not an option. I have tried with lots of WD40, but it did not help. Before I try something drastic, is there a separate fuse for the tailgate I should look into? And if not, what should I do? Quote
insider Posted September 4, 2007 Report Posted September 4, 2007 You could try this - http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...st&p=113051 Quote
sparky Paul Posted September 5, 2007 Report Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) Most likely candidate is failure of the wiring through the tailgate flexible, insider's link above gives you the options for getting in... If you can get the key in, that's the easiest, but quite often the locks are siezed due to lack of use. I would keep on soaking it for a few days with the WD40, but if you don't have any joy then you may have to hack the tailgate panel... :rolleyes: I would check to see if the lock is actually siezed (highly likely), or if some kind person has inserted a foreign body - use a long, thin implement (piece of 1/16" gas welding rod is ideal) to have a feel inside the lock, see if it goes right to the bottom. You may be able to extract anything that shouldn't be there with tweezers or very fine snipe-nosed pliers. Edited September 5, 2007 by sparky Paul Quote
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