Yet another Accord Boot/Tailgate problem

Hi guys,

Noob here. Have read through the varying and many Boot problem thread on here but not finding a solution to my problem so thought I would post my exact issues hoping for a pointer in the right direction.

Honda Accord Tourer 2004 UK Model
Only had it 6 months and since I had it the automatic opening/closing has never worked but that never bothered me as the exterior handle popped the boot fine.
Maybe coincidence but had to replace battery about 3 weeks ago as it simply died.
4 Days ago. NO BOOT. Was sudden, wasnt intermittent just went completely with no warning.

Thought I would try the ECU reset I see mentioned but I see so many different ways people say to do it?!?!?!?
How should I do the ECU reset please?

I tried by completely disconnecting battery for 15mins. This results in the boot opening ONCE. As soon as you close it again you are back to square one unless you disconnect battery for ages again??

As it will open after a battery disconnect I ***ume that wiring and actual boot exterior handle/switch are fine so possible ECU screwed or needs a better reset than I am doing.

Have checked fuse also fine.

Thanks in advance for any advice. Much appreciated.

Do you have tailgate light on the dashboard? I would recommend checking the wires which run through the left side, in many cases, the cause is broken wires.
I've fixed them twice, they just wore out. Second time just extended 2-3 of them, so that there is less flex when opening/closing the tailgate.

Will check. Thanks

would one of these wires feed the rear fog light?

basically, mine doesnt work , but i get the dash light come on and the bulb and fuse are ok,

and how much trim do you have to remove to get to them?

Not sure about the fog light, but probably, yes, don't know if there are any other cables running to the tailgate.

Only the upper left plastic trim needs to be removed, and the plastic thingy in which the cables are running to the tailgate. On the picture, I have removed more than needed in order to reach the motor, but only the wires were the problem.

Did u get it sorted? As mine is the same cheers

I have ordered a tailgate motor off eBay to try and sort it

if anyone wants to get the motor out see this thread http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/19519-diy-for-tailgate-motor-removal/

see this thread to fix a slipping clutch in the motor http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/19659-diy-tailgate-clutch-repair/


Apart from the wires already mentioned, slipping clutch is most common issue on 7th gen Tourer tailgate. Anther issue is fault(s) in the mechanism in the motorised handle.

thanks for that
my tailgate goes half way then back down so its seems like the clutch but i will stick on the new one and clean the old one up

fixed now.. found a broken wire while fitting the new motor so all is good

I have only recently bought a 2004 Tourer and whilst on the drive the tailgate stopped working: tried resetting it to no avail: anyway the drive is on a gentle slope and so I turned the car around to face up the slope and no further issues since then

Isn't the slope; has stopped again!

Peel back the headlining and check the wiring loom carefully for any broken wires.

Thanks will do my friend