Automatic tailgate operation
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When I use the button in the footwell, the tailgate opens fine however when I use the button on the key, I can't quite get the hang of it. Sometimes the lid will release but not fully open unless I push the button a second time. If the cover is closed, it will open too but if I hold it too long, the alarm goes off. The dealer said I need to hold it for a few seconds hoever I don't know why it's not fully opening after releasing.
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i have the same problem. i couldnt get used to using the key fob, even though my friends who just try it once are able to do it. i pretty much said "screw it" and have always used that little button in the footwell or have just unlocked everything and opened it manually.
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Erm, guys, that SHOULDN'T be happening.
On mine, you just press the button once and the tailgate opens.
Mind you, mine's an old-tech pre-LCI model - it's probably steam-powered...
On mine, you just press the button once and the tailgate opens.
Mind you, mine's an old-tech pre-LCI model - it's probably steam-powered...
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Originally Posted by xiTouring' post='453603' date='Jul 31 2007, 08:14 AM
When I use the button in the footwell, the tailgate opens fine however when I use the button on the key, I can't quite get the hang of it. Sometimes the lid will release but not fully open unless I push the button a second time. If the cover is closed, it will open too but if I hold it too long, the alarm goes off. The dealer said I need to hold it for a few seconds hoever I don't know why it's not fully opening after releasing.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
I have the same problem.
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Originally Posted by hythe' post='456378' date='Aug 7 2007, 07:40 PM
Erm, guys, that SHOULDN'T be happening.
On mine, you just press the button once and the tailgate opens.
Mind you, mine's an old-tech pre-LCI model - it's probably steam-powered...
On mine, you just press the button once and the tailgate opens.
Mind you, mine's an old-tech pre-LCI model - it's probably steam-powered...
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Originally Posted by F_Porsche' post='466626' date='Sep 6 2007, 08:36 PM
stupid question, but what does LCI mean??
Don't worry, I had to ask too...
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