$tealer wants 2500 to replace both tailgate wiring harnesses. options in Seattle ?
09-20-2017, 04:21 AM
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Not sure. However , Both Right backup lamp and right brake lamp in tailgate do not work, nor does the rear window wiper.
Upon inspection of wires/loom inside right hinge cover, I can see other wires have been compromised and skinned.
This thread and forum has been most helpful.
Upon inspection of wires/loom inside right hinge cover, I can see other wires have been compromised and skinned.
This thread and forum has been most helpful.
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09-21-2017, 10:35 PM
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Usually near the hinges the loom becomes hard and brittle and breaks
If you have a test lamp check the power either side of the hinge to see which wires are not completing the circuit
If you have a test lamp check the power either side of the hinge to see which wires are not completing the circuit
09-24-2017, 03:15 PM
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Was as able to obtain wiring diagram. After inspecting at hinge I cut and spliced all wires, cutting at tailgate hinge and pull through to speaker. Three were completely broken and two others were skinned.
Since I was in there it was sensible to replace them all. Solder and shrink wrapped all wires taking no chances. Well worth the time and effort as all tailgate lights and functions work.
both bulb malfunction warnings went away. Woo hoo.
Since I was in there it was sensible to replace them all. Solder and shrink wrapped all wires taking no chances. Well worth the time and effort as all tailgate lights and functions work.
both bulb malfunction warnings went away. Woo hoo.
09-27-2017, 04:05 AM
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11-06-2017, 12:12 PM
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Pretty sure this is what I need:
BALL PIN . M10 Part Number: 41627148797
RIGHT GAS PRESSURIZED SPRING . 315N Part Number: 51247201468
And hopefully not this:
Hydraulic cylinder Part Number: 51247163662
Has anyone done this recently? I did it on my wife's Touareg but not sure how much more difficult this is. Thanks!
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11-06-2017, 06:00 PM
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It’s very very easy
Simply put a screwdriver detergent the rusted stir and the body and pop it off
Remember to get some to hold up the tailgate or it will fall on your head
Then you simply set the new strut in place and give it a hit with your hand and it will slip in place
Many for sale on eBay e61 rear tailgate strut
Simply put a screwdriver detergent the rusted stir and the body and pop it off
Remember to get some to hold up the tailgate or it will fall on your head
Then you simply set the new strut in place and give it a hit with your hand and it will slip in place
Many for sale on eBay e61 rear tailgate strut
11-07-2017, 10:09 AM
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It’s very very easy
Simply put a screwdriver detergent the rusted stir and the body and pop it off
Remember to get some to hold up the tailgate or it will fall on your head
Then you simply set the new strut in place and give it a hit with your hand and it will slip in place
Many for sale on eBay e61 rear tailgate strut
Simply put a screwdriver detergent the rusted stir and the body and pop it off
Remember to get some to hold up the tailgate or it will fall on your head
Then you simply set the new strut in place and give it a hit with your hand and it will slip in place
Many for sale on eBay e61 rear tailgate strut
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