R52 Has this ever happened to anyone else, or am I just crazy??
#26
I feel your frustration, and am glad I stumbled upon this thread. My issues started a few days ago when I could not open my tailgate. It seems that the power latch won't release, and there isn't a manual release handle under the seat as the manual would suggest. So, how do I manually release the tailgate if I can't fold the seats down?
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Whine not Walnuts (07-17-2017)
#27
With the top down and the latch dead, would have to have a long metal hook to grab the green handle on the trunk/gate.
I am going to fab a hook up tomorrow and have it in the tray of the door. This is one crazy design issue, never would have thought about the matter without this recent thread.
I am going to fab a hook up tomorrow and have it in the tray of the door. This is one crazy design issue, never would have thought about the matter without this recent thread.
#31
I feel your frustration, and am glad I stumbled upon this thread. My issues started a few days ago when I could not open my tailgate. It seems that the power latch won't release, and there isn't a manual release handle under the seat as the manual would suggest. So, how do I manually release the tailgate if I can't fold the seats down?
You should find a hook (not a manual release — only in the hardtop) under the rear seat. This hook is to help you pull the handle in back of the rear seat, so you can fold it down.
#33
You mean the hook? It should be quite obvious, and it must be missing if you don't see it. It is a metal rod shaped with a hook at one end. There are a couple of tabs holding the rod that it snaps onto. If the rod is missing you should still see the tabs there.
Last edited by rkw; 07-18-2017 at 12:46 PM.
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#38
Good news, if its the switch its easy with the trunk lid grip, if its the wires, you will need to fix and soldier them, then seal them up.
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#39
Hi,
I always carry one of these when I am out and about:
This is one of many
It is a small battery jump starter that you can hook up under the hood. There is a Plus side terminal under the hood and ground to the engine. start the car, put the top up and fix the battery cable in the back!
This little jump starter has saved my butt many times. I look at is as an essential tool!
I always carry one of these when I am out and about:
This is one of many
It is a small battery jump starter that you can hook up under the hood. There is a Plus side terminal under the hood and ground to the engine. start the car, put the top up and fix the battery cable in the back!
This little jump starter has saved my butt many times. I look at is as an essential tool!
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