Not sure if this is helpful but it helped me with my tailgate after I incorrectly diagnosed the faulty tailgate by replacing the locking mechanism. Can't remember the member who told me but make sure the tailgate handle isn't stuck as mine was as it wouldn't close automatically and led me down a whole heap of crap. Once the handle was unstuck and a good dose of WD40 sprayed up there, no problems at all.
Where did you find the broken wire? Was the tailgate still occasionally working ok before you fixed it?Im sure my lock mechanism/handle is free as it was fully lubricated before i diagnosed the broken wire in the summer.It was all like new in there anyway but i will take a good look at the outer portion behind the release catch...this area could potentially get damp/wet as spray gets sucked onto rear of car when driving in rain.thx antdad
It was working fine then one day the tailgate went up n never came down! I eventually decided to strip it all down at the beginning of lockdown and eventually found my fault.Where did you find the broken wire? Was the tailgate still occasionally working ok before you fixed it?
Any ideas?
Thanks. I was hoping for an idea that didn't involve getting into the wiring. but I fear you may be right!I'm only guessing but your tailgate fouling mechanism/sensor is being activated as soon as it opens and then closing and then the tailgate is completely failing to respond? That indicates to me you probably have a controller issue ie check the wiring loom at the tailgate hinge for physical breaks or shorts, I think that is still your first port of call as it appears to be an electronic issue imo.
Good idea. Although I'm hoping its not the struts!@HondaAccordTourerOX
Oh, just read Acowner's response above about struts being tired and on their way out, tired struts would possibly overload the motor and activate your tailgate to start closing prematurely.
Try this then... as soon as the tailgate starts to lift tuck your fingers underneath and see if you can help lift it open to stop it prematurely activating to close.
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