R36 Wagon - Power Tailgate closing issues?

[Kejk71]

Hello, did you find the solution od you problem? Im having the same issue now

[Kejk71]

Thanks For that.

Had a long look throuh the pdf's much appreciated. But I now feel I might need an auto electrician to look into this. Hard on my head that it works to open but not close. And the hard one is the boot light. I closed the tailgate by hand (which I hate to do) and other than the light the car is fully operational. It feels this one is beyond me

Hello, did you find the solution of this issue? I have the same problem now

[Passat my07]

Hi, what’s happening with yours? If the tailgate opens ok but won’t shut with the button, check if the rear interior light is on. If it isn’t on it’s probably a faulty tailgate latch. On mine if you play with the latch the interior light will come on and then it’ll close with the button. I have a new latch but I haven’t fitted it yet.

[Guest001]

Hi, what’s happening with yours? If the tailgate opens ok but won’t shut with the button, check if the rear interior light is on. If it isn’t on it’s probably a faulty tailgate latch. On mine if you play with the latch the interior light will come on and then it’ll close with the button. I have a new latch but I haven’t fitted it yet.

If you need a new latch they are about $140 from VW and $23 on EBAY I needed one for the Polo and got an Ebay one and it works perfectly

[VW_R36suit]

Hello, did you find the solution of this issue? I have the same problem now

No unfortunately I didn't.

When I use OBD11 I can open and close it without fuss. But still can't find a single fault.

Had to be placed on hold due to issues that ended in timing chain replacement.

Anyone find a fix or help?

[VW_R36suit]

Hello, did you find the solution of this issue? I have the same problem now

Hi, what’s happening with yours? If the tailgate opens ok but won’t shut with the button, check if the rear interior light is on. If it isn’t on it’s probably a faulty tailgate latch. On mine if you play with the latch the interior light will come on and then it’ll close with the button. I have a new latch but I haven’t fitted it yet.

Mine waa replaced under warranty. My issue still continues sadly.