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Offline TheBALDpuma

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Tailgate not opening
« on: April 01, 2025, 04:19:07 pm »
A few months ago my tailgate wouldn't open, along with no reverse, fog, rear wiper and I think high level brake light.  The earth in the loom through the hinge was broken.  I had this repaired at a garage.

A week or so ago my boot stopped opening again but that is the only symptom, everything else working. So I figured it won't be wiring. Replaced the lock catch itself. No luck.  Just finished replacing the handle/switch, still no luck.

So do we think it's the wiring? Is there anything else it can be?

Offline ZoliWorks

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Re: Tailgate not opening
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2025, 05:54:52 pm »
Check with vcds for errors, but it's likely the wiring that runs between the boot and the body, through that rubber hose.
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Offline Gtijeff14

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Re: Tailgate not opening
« Reply #2 on: Today at 06:27:36 am »
Hi I’m looking for a tailgate harness and gater for my mk5 golf gti
It’s the wiring that’s as you open up your tailgate it’s at the top left hand corner