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Retrofitting powered Tailgate
Sorry for the slow response. It looks like it won't help me as there are other issues when fitting to a T5.1, I think I need to sit tight and wait for the other guy to find a solution...
Sorry mate for a late reply.
All the info and photos related to a T5.1 electric tailgate retrofit come from @Evgeni.
He did it for someone from England.
I posted already everything I know.
Hi all,
I've searched far and wide, but have not been able to find an answer, so I'm trying here. I actually have a power tailgate fitted from factory, which I've been able to open/close from the key fob/switch in the drivers door. A recent swap of my PDC module (went for the 1k8 919 472 C with Sharan parameters) has disabled the opening part of this. I simply have no idea why that is. I've tried loading different parameters, various codings, adaptations, nothing changes. The only thing I can think of is the "Electric Tailgate installed" bit in the 1k8 module that for some reason I cannot set (Error 31 - coding out of range).
If anyone has any suggestions... I'm attaching a full autoscan and can provide more info as needed, thanks!
I've searched far and wide, but have not been able to find an answer, so I'm trying here. I actually have a power tailgate fitted from factory, which I've been able to open/close from the key fob/switch in the drivers door. A recent swap of my PDC module (went for the 1k8 919 472 C with Sharan parameters) has disabled the opening part of this. I simply have no idea why that is. I've tried loading different parameters, various codings, adaptations, nothing changes. The only thing I can think of is the "Electric Tailgate installed" bit in the 1k8 module that for some reason I cannot set (Error 31 - coding out of range).
If anyone has any suggestions... I'm attaching a full autoscan and can provide more info as needed, thanks!
I have recently had Automotive Controls retro fit an electric tailgate as I understand it’s no longer a factory order option.
Automotive Control Bristol
www.automotive-control.co.uk
They did a great job and very reasonably priced.
Can you share an indication of the cost?
strong-max
Georgian member
I was always curious what is actually inside of the electric ram.
So I kept on looking and as per the above photos and video I eventually found and got declared faulty unit.
After quick test I have discovered that this ram actually works but produces very unpleasant noise when moving the tailgate.
Dismantling of 7E5827851 unit was a bit tricky but successful. There is a gearbox between the electric motor and the driving screw.
This gearbox is a double (epicyclic gearing/planetary mechanism) made out of plastic.
One set of planetary gears (3 pieces) has failed.
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A bit of 3D printing and I am back in business
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Reinstallation was very simple but then resealing of the metal tube was another challenge but also done successfully
So now I have spare, fully refurbished ram plus another spare set of gears
Found out that one of my preowned drives came faulty too, same unpleasant noise inside.
Can you share a 3D model of the gear please?
strong-max
Georgian member
And what's the angle of the teeth?
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