tailgate

If the tailgate hasn't been used for a day or so when I open it (key or doormounted switch) it unlatches and just sits there, doesn't raise. I then lift it by hand (bit of resistance from motor) to its full open point and press the tailgate mounted button and it closes normally. From that point...

Posted a thread about a month ago - tailgate would not open, then rear wiper not operation, no revwersing lights or rear fog light. Looked insie the SAM unit in the tailgate, board black. Purchased a used unit from smartpartz, fitted everythin working, until wife a Tesco opened the tialgate...

Are these known troublesome items , or am I just unlucky ? The wiper worked when I first got the car , although the washer didn't until I reconnected the pipe behind the osr light unit . After a short while of washer/wiper operation, the wiper became intermittent in its operation, then...

Hi all, Couldn't find a thread on here concerning the above :failso I ended up buying a second hand one as mine only unlocked on the remote, it wouldn't lock. On taking the old one off I discovered the plastic pin that attaches the actuator to the lock had broken, I fiited the 'new' one but...

Seem to be having all the electrical problems at once. Tail gate will not open and rear wiper not working - both failed at the same time? There seems to be a module tucked up in the tail gate from where wires for the wiper and handle mechanism seem to come from. Would you think its more likely...

My A160 tailgate has suffered from sundry rattles that I have been sorting. All that remains is the adjustment of the catch. According to WIS the dimension "A" should be 24-26mm. My car's catch does not look like the WIS image and the equivalent dimension is 40mm. Would someone please supply me...

Last night I closed the tailgate on the car and 5 minutes later when I went to let the dog out it simply wouldn't open. I have checked all the fuses and they are fine. I can put the key in and turn it and then the handle will open the car. So I am guessing it is the boot look itself...

Just got the 124 back after having a little corrosion dealt with around the tailgate window. Paint finish is superb and it has a brand new rear screen at no cost to me as they broke the old one removing it. However the central locking sensor on the tailgate no longer works. They say they did not...

Ladies and gents, I'm looking for some help with my 2004 W211. A couple of days ago I lost the left number plate light and last night I lost the other one, plus the 3rd brake light and the boot stopped opening automatically. Fortunately when I bought the car I read up and made sure the manual...

Is it possible to disable this on an E classs 212. A few times I have parked the car, gone indoors, and come back to find the tailgate open. Tonight I parked the car and went into restaurant across the street. Before entering restaurant, I turned to verify the car was ok - it was. When I...

Hi there I am still looking for the piece of trim that incorporates the lifting handle for the tailgate I have the chrome strip which sits on top. I just need the big section. The one i currently have on my car has a damaged clip on the drivers side end of the car Thanks

Folks, a little advice please. Te tailgate on my c32 estate has always been a little rattly. I pulled the trim from the lip and moved the lock ("loop"/ Hasp/ striker) in about 3mm. It made a difference and I left it at that. However a couple of people in the car grumbling inspired me to take...

Hi - anyone know where I can get one of these? I am guessing MB will be expensive .... Mine is sticking either in the locked position so cannot get boot open or in the open position so cannot shut boot :devil: Have taken it all apart this evening (after 45 mins trying to open it!!) and...

Hi, I've just bought a 108cdi vito and the tailgate handle won't open the door, it feels like it is disconnected. How do I get the tailgate open and fix the problem? Thanks

hi all. as per the title, can anyone tell me the procedure for removing the chrome tailgate handle 'cowling / cover that encloses the handle, number plate lights and rear view camera? there are 2 visible torque screws either side of the number plate lights, which when loosened give a little...

The driver's side hinge is creaking horribly - can someone please point me to where I need to lubricate it and what is the best product to use. Apologies for the seemingly daft question but I am more than capable of producing a messy puddle of oil all over the boot area... Many thanks Sean

Folks I need the two black plastic caps that stop the tailgate rattling about. These are fitted to the lock stricker plate (in the floor of the car). The striker is fine but the plastic packers are missing. I have tried various breakers including 1st choice, Drondfields etc. Yes I have said...

On my 2008 S204 the tailgate wiper has only wash and intermittent settings. In the filthy rain yesterday it was almost useless as it only wipes about once every 10 seconds. Thankfully the wing mirrors are excellent, otherwise I would have had almost no rear visibility most of the time! Is...

Folks I am after the tailgate "latch" not the lock. This is the latch that is located on the rear floor that the lock latches onto. More specifically: All I really need is the two black guides that fit onto either side of the latch and stop the tailgate rattling. I am also after the boot...

Hi All I am new to the forum, its my first merc. Is it possible to replace some of the failed LED bulbs in the centre stop light on the tailgate of a 2008 c220 sport estate? A couple of the LED's are not working. thanks in advance Ken