tailgate release fail

itchie

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tailgate release fail

25-09-2018, 04:37 PM

Hi there

I have a 2007 Passat wagon with which I have had a number of automatic door release issues. This has meant that the doors have not unlocked when I use the vehicle remote button.

Currently the problem is the rear tailgate - it will not open when I use the vehicle remote button or the release button on the inside of the driver's door. Do I need to replace the rear door release or is it something else?

Appreciate your thoughts
Tags: button, door, release, remote, vehicle
vw_hotboi7

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25-09-2018, 04:46 PM

Dude I’ve got the same problem. Urggghh

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kamold

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25-09-2018, 06:36 PM

Normally just the tailgate locking motor.
Easily replaced

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drjekl

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#4

16-10-2018, 07:33 AM

FWIW on my 2011 model VW Passat I bought a $29 latch off ebay and its been working great!
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