PDC over CAN was the way I'd assume it would work. There is a tick box in VCDS on the Audi module for 'electric tailgate present'. If I get chance tonight I'll try some different coding.
Retrofitting powered Tailgate
Above is a HW number, surely your SW number is 1K8919472C.
It's also the SW part number for Audi A3 8V but you're right, the SW part number may be different on this one, a VCDS scan would be good to see.
Ross Tech have now sorted the missing ROD file
Code:
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Address 10: Park/Steer Assist (J446) Labels:. 5Q0-919-294.clb
Part No SW: 1K8 919 472 C HW: 5Q0 919 294 A
Component: PARKHILFE 8K H03 0480
Revision: -------- Serial number: 39331613113703
Coding: 0021191111
Shop #: WSC 99999 123 12345
ASAM Dataset: EV_EPHVA18VW364GP00 001007
ROD: N/A
VCID: 377DC74A8E33493EFA-8062
No ASAM data for: "EV_EPHVA18VW364GP00" (VN75)
1 Fault Found:
12718592 - ROD - Unknown Error Code
- 00 [008]
Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00000001
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 37
Mileage: 50016 km
Date: 2020.05.30
Time: 14:06:08Same SW as a Sharan which does have powered tailgate as an option.... Oooooo the plot thickens!
I have ordered one - 2 weeks delivery is now 4 and no sign of it - will post a comment if it finally arrives and I manage to fit it.
strong-max
Georgian member
Hi. I also have some orig brackets from T6, seem not so huge but require some extra space from the body.
Will they fit for T5GP? not sure last 2 photos is the same
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Long time no visit for me...work and life always seems to get in the way of van tinkering!
I started this retrofit probably two years ago on my T5.1 (T5GP), all the wiring is now present and the module fitted, I just didn't get the brackets made and only had one actuator at the time. Fortunately I've now got two actuators!
A friend who is a bit more handy than me owes me a favour, and has started fabricating the brackets, however, he has asked me to find the measurements indicated in red....
Having looked at the van itself, it doesn't look like the measurements are particularly critical for the two mountings - it looks like you need to drill them out in the van yourself anyway. It looks like the existing hole for the stud can't be reused for mounting the bracket. Can anyone confirm this please?
For those who have drilled their own holes for the bracket, can you actually get to the back for a nut? Or is a rivnut or similar a sufficient enough fixing for it?
I started this retrofit probably two years ago on my T5.1 (T5GP), all the wiring is now present and the module fitted, I just didn't get the brackets made and only had one actuator at the time. Fortunately I've now got two actuators!
A friend who is a bit more handy than me owes me a favour, and has started fabricating the brackets, however, he has asked me to find the measurements indicated in red....
Having looked at the van itself, it doesn't look like the measurements are particularly critical for the two mountings - it looks like you need to drill them out in the van yourself anyway. It looks like the existing hole for the stud can't be reused for mounting the bracket. Can anyone confirm this please?
For those who have drilled their own holes for the bracket, can you actually get to the back for a nut? Or is a rivnut or similar a sufficient enough fixing for it?
The mointing points might be different on t5, I don't know. Maybe others can answer that.
Regarding the measurements on the bracket, I could check this at the end of next week.
Please do post your experience as you go along. Hopefully @strong-max can share as well
Regarding the measurements on the bracket, I could check this at the end of next week.
Please do post your experience as you go along. Hopefully @strong-max can share as well
strong-max
Georgian member
Tried to fit the bracket from this drawing, and the door didn't close up to the end (sad)
2-3mm lack from tailgate to rams on my T5.1 car
Seems that 4mm bracket is extra fat. I suppose 2,5mm metall instead of 4mm will be fine. And bend nearly 5-6° instead of 14° or no bend at all.
Or maybe a little mod of tailgate's body itself required? @Robert @Deaky please advise
Thx
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Bottom brackets for T5(2010-2015) are slightly different to the T6 version.
Please see the photos I have posted before.
Unfortunately I don't have any measurements
Please see the photos I have posted before.
Unfortunately I don't have any measurements
strong-max
Georgian member
By those photos I suggest that:
1. The bracket is thinner. Metall must be 2,5mm (maximum 3mm)
2. The bracket is straight, with no bend.
3. The ball stud itself is soldered to the bracket with no nut in the middle.
4. Width in the bottom side must be 4mm less (see red mark on my photo)
That's the best outcome. I have had both pop off and I can only imagine what would happen if my kid was under it. Up to this day, I have not fully completed this project due to my fears about my children :-(
strong-max
Georgian member
Unfortunately no success with t5gp tailgate 7E0827025F
Not enough space even with no custom brackets - when rear door closed the ram is jammed and there's no gap for it able to move. I've prepared bottom brackets of 3mm metall, and tailgate not closes with them at all - lack about 3-4mm., electric ram hits tailgate boundary.
Seems that tailgate itself needs to be modded slightly too. Or some additional secret with upper mounting points. Hope you know how this mystery was made
You can’t for them the wrong way. There would be no access for the wiring.
Cool, it just didn't look right in the pics, a bit tight
strong-max
Georgian member
Were the hinges also changed in this example? Or he left original t5 hinges?
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