Avant tailgate open warning

[chris baron]

Just had an odd thing happen today,been in and out of the load area all day and the dash warning of tail gate open showing on dash but the tail gate is properly closed.Can turn warning off by pressing computer button on end of stalk can anybody help with any idea`s

[flingol]

Hi,

I had this and needed a new rear tailgate lock. This is a well known fault - the seal goes and allows water in. Have you noticed any wetness over the rubber lip at the bottom of the boot opening?

Mine kept settling the alarm off despite being locked. Warranty issue if you are still covered, if not it is easiliy DIYable.

Dave

[chris baron]

thank`s flingol, when i first got the car the tailgate was full of water which turned out to be the water tube for rear washer been off which is also a problem .