Hi,

The tailgate latch on my 2003 A6 Avant 2.5 TDI (163) will not close. I have stripped off the interior panel removed the latch mechanism, which works fine on the reciever. when replaced and connected the central locking rod and (I assume) the open/close rod it would not close as before. C/locking is ok, so I am running with the open/close rod disconnected and am able to open with a piece of wire inside the boot!
Not sure how the open/close mechanism works, is there a microswitch on the open lever which in turn operates a solenoid (white plastic body)?

Can anyone help?

Cheers,
Rick