German Owner had Problem with power Tailgate. Taislgate obens about 6" and close by him self.

[PG01]

with the tailgate open, and power arm disconnected make sure the tailgate goes up and down smoothly, then troubleshoot the power motor and arm. Maybe the power motor is going bad or the power arm is bent. I hope im being clear to you.

 

[DJPoertsch]

Ok. At the moment i will use it so. One more question. I was seen an Video on YouTube how some person repair the motor. He writing down that if the outside switch on the handle is stock in the Tailgate wont work correct. This is that was i seen on my handle. I can switch anything. It feels that the handle is fully stock in. So this i was explain in my previous post that this switch behind the handle feel like an sensor pad without any movement. Feels like that the push panel is fully stock inside an don't getting back. I don't know how this switch behind the handle is working in normal function mode. I known from other cars that i can push such panle about 2 or 3mm and then it gets an contact an open the gate. But on my switch i cant push something.

 

[PG01]

Easily replaced on the back of handle. 4 screws on back of handle and rubber andcswitch come off and you can test it there.

 

[PG01]

 

[DJPoertsch]

Ok I find this switch already also on RockAuto. I have to order it first. But i try to test it. Do i need an special screwdriver because ** i can release this 4 screws behind the handle. Or do i have to remove the plasitc cover inside of the tailgate. Sorry that I don't have much experience on this model of car and asking Newbe questions. If you say its easy so i think i get it unscrewed without removing the plastic cover inside of the tailgate. Thanks for your help still for now.. its helping me a lot.

 

[DJPoertsch]

https://www.rockauto.com/de/moreinfo.php?pk=3782625&cc=1433255&jsn=5&jsn=5

I find this one

 

[DJPoertsch]

Hallo Galante..
Today we have still an holiday.. So I went outside and follow some of your ideas. I was disconnected the Powerarm. But I was seen something what I think it would not be normal. In my understanding is that. If I would lock the tailgate with the roof console Switch into power mode the tailgate could not be closed by hand. I think this will lock the motor and if I would push it down manually I feel an resistand. Ist this correct. So as I was disconnected the power arm in any position of the power or manually switch I could move the power arm up and down.
I was seen some videos that inside of the hole power tailgate mechanism there shoulf be an plastic gear or something else. Maybe I have this problem. Because why I can move the power arm in the power mode also..

Do you have any Idea or experience in such case.

Thanks so much Markus

 

[PG01]

Seems like the power motor is locked up. I would concentrate on the power motor first.