tailgate

I'm looking for the tailgate lock and handle mechanism for a Vito 638. This is the version where the tailgate lifts up. The van I have doesn't appear to have a lock / handle fitted. Any pointers (or spares) considered. Many thanks Martin

Hello MB people, My banana yellow Vito camper conversion is fab, except for the non-opening rear tailgate. I think the van was first used as a motability vehicle, with a hoist for a wheelchair. There is still a dual-battery system fitted, although it doesn't do anything at the moment. The...

Hi,looking for drawing or info on how to replace the white plastic air driven actuator for the tailgate lock. Actuator hissing untill lock opens or closes seems to cause lag for filler flap motions. Trying to resolve headlamp levelling which is not working.

Hi folks, I'm new here so firstly hello everyone. I'm hoping that the wizards of this forum can help me with my recently purchased W211 E320 CDI Avantgarde estate (2004). My issue is with the electric tailgate, parcel shelf and alarm. I've removed the siren to rule out that common problem...

Done some trawling but not quite sure. open boot. Give healthy shove upwards. Lip gets to about chest or head level. Stays there. Push up, it stays wherever its put. No auto boot feature. so, i thouht this showed low gas rams so i replaced them with "good used" ones. Yet it does the same...

Hi, I recently bought a 2008 ML 320. Due to my disability, I struggle to manage the tailgate. Can the NON-self closing tailgate be converted to self closing? I'm guessing the wiring loom is all there as standard. After a month of ownership, I'm still working my way through the manuals...

Hi guys I'm after a new tailgate (and rear lights preferably) for my w210 in black, and darker tinted lights.. Can't find one anywhere!!! Anyone breaking one? Or anyone know of anywhere with one? I'm in Suffolk so would need to post/courier. Any help would be amazing! Thanks

I replaced my lazy S211 tailgate struts today. Here are a few notes which might help you if you are considering the job yourself. It took me about an hour to do the first side and 15 minutes to do the next side as by then I knew what I was doing. I got the new ones from ebay, listed as Febi...

So, take dogs for a walk, return to car parking area and find that somebody had hit the rear door mounted spare wheel on my Land Cruiser and the result is a real mess. Crumpled panel, internal support brace bent, rear wiper motor displaced and door difficult to shut. Once you have got it...

Hi Guys, newbie here and first post. Hope some of you bright guys can help resolve. The tailgate lock on my 2003 Estate E270 is soft closing, you slowly click and then the motor kicks in and pulls the tailgate so it closes. A week ago this 'pulling in' mechanism has stopped working and now I...

Hi, new to the forum and thought I'd ask for some technical advice Basically my W164 ML320 has thrown up a third brake light warning and the tailgate neither goes up nor down. Dealer says it requires new third brake light and a hydraulic pump There's a good Merc specialist near me and I...

My C-Class estate has started being a little fussy over when you can manually open the tailgate. It will always open using the electric assist but sometimes if I try and open with the handle I meet resistance and it will only continue with the motor. Anyone any ideas? Also should it continue...

I have had an issue for a few weeks now where the tailgate on my ML will not open. I hear the motor start up to lift the tailgate and the tailgate starts to lift but the latch doesn't release so after a few seconds the tailgate relocks. I have had my local MB dealer investigate and they say I...

I recently bought a new to me Vito. I've managed to break it already :wallbash: The tailgate is stuck locked and won't open but the rest of the doors lock/unlock fine. To make matters worse I've got dog cages fitted in the back of the van so can't access the lock easily. I've managed to take...

Have issues with ml 270. Stripped rear tailgate as door will not open via central locking can only override by manually throwing switch. Removed servo/actuator put 12v across and throws in both directions. so appears functioning correctly. When wired up if I manually close tailgate latch with...

Got a knock on the door at well past midnight last night. It's a neighbour to tell me my E-Class tailgate is open. This is the third time it's happened, although the first time I've had to get out of bed. I love the tailgate, but the problem is the key fob. Put it in the pocket of a pair of...

Hi, trying to find out what sends a signal to the tailgate to unlock it so you can use the catch on the tailgate to lift open. At the moment it is getting a random signal from somewhere and opening on its own accord. Update - now totally US. Won't open as what ever sends a signal to unlock is no...

Hi, wonder if anyone can help. My tailgate is opening automatically when I drive off the boot lock clicks and opens and I have to stop and shut it or when it doesn't do this the opening lever doesn't work at all. Something is sending a signal to unlock/open the car tailgate and it will do it if...

Hi, wonder if anyone can help. My tailgate is opening automatically when I drive off the boot lock clicks and opens and I have to stop and shut it or when it doesn't do this the opening lever doesn't work at all. Something is sending a signal to unlock/open the car tailgate and it will do it if...

The tailgate on my 03 A-class won't open... Although the handle moves fine, the internal mechanism doesn't 'pull' far enough to release its hold on the striker pin bolted to the rear sill. Having removed the trim panel, from the inside I was able to open it last week by pushing and wiggling a...