Possible electrical gremlin in Tailgate?

[robb]

Hi again chaps My central locking remote hasnt worked for a while so have been using my Key.Today I opened the drivers door to unlock car and went to the tailgate to get something out of the back and the tailgate was still locked it will open with the key in the lock but not in conjunction with the drivers door anyone any ideas as to what it may be electrical /mechanical .thanks ...Rob

[lozz]

Broken chaffed wire perhaps?

probably why your- remote locking isnt working either,

id pull back the Rubber boot thing, and check all the wires for the tailgate, arnt broke/chaffed shorting out,

[Doggy]

+1 had to fix several snapped wires in the loom around my bro's tailgate hinges. His started with number plate & HRW problems, but when we looked at it, most of the cables had either snapped or were close to it.

[robb]

Hi guys thanks for the replies the reason my remote doesnt work is that the buttons are buggered will check the wires as the rubber grommet they go through has come out of its hole ,the wires seem ok but they are a bit tight in there will get the tester out now I have more time.Regards ...Rob

[robb]

Just an update tested the wires power getting to actuator but no worky dont know if its worth messing with but Haynes says I have to buy the whole lock assembly if that is so how come the actuators can be bought on ebay any any ideas ...Rob