Couple of tailgate bits for sale:
Tailgate Release Switch and Surround: £45 Posted - Sold
Tailgate Pull Loop Handle: £40 Posted
Tailgate Pull Loop Handle: £40 Posted
OEM Tailgate switch available here if anyone needs one.
Tailgate - opening from inside?
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OEM Tailgate switch available here if anyone needs one.
alan.pashley0207
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Can anyone advise please? I’ve taken the OEM switch apart to bridge the resistor but the board appears very different to the examples shared on the threads previously. I’ve attached a photo, where should I bridge?
Is that from an electric tailgate model? I can't help but it's something I need to do.
I would try the only 180 ohm resistor on the board (marked 1800) --> Tailgate - opening from inside?
Alternatively you could change the BCM coding to accommodate the OEM switch - which would allow you to open the tailgate from inside when doors are locked (from driver's door switch) as per OEM spec.
alan.pashley0207
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I did wonder that and if that was my issue but hadn’t found the respective part number for an electric specific switch. I ordered it from VW parts having explained what I wanted but a mistake might have happened.
If I use a none OEM switch the actuator triggers and if I bridge between 1 and 4 pin on the circuit board of the circuit board on the photo I shared it does. (OEM switch I’d bought) It doesn’t work when I flick the switch. I can’t see anything wrong with the switch mechanism.
I’m working on the principle that the resistor needed to be bridge but that may not be the issue….
alan.pashley0207
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For the coding, and vehicle diagnosis in general?
alan.pashley0207
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For coding
My favourite one is the VCDS (made by Ross-Tech). It's very well supported (even on this Forum).
Also OBDeleven has the capability for coding changes - as long as you know what you need = it's not been very well supported by the manufacturer.
For vehicle diagnosis
The VCDS is the superior one for interpreting fault codes, for capturing live data, for running controller built-in tests, etc.
A good investment for future fault finding as our vans get older and crampier. Highly recommended
Well, VCDS needs Windows laptop - as the VCDS is Windows only software. However the laptop doesn't need to be a powerful one.
In principle OBDeleven has the same capabilities but the way the features are implemented is not satisfactory.
There are quite a few examples of VCDS diagnostic capabilities around the Forum.
Search results for query: "[T6_measured]"
The BCM coding capabilities/possibilities for T6 are summarised in downloads
alan.pashley0207
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Thanks, I’ll take a look at thoseFor coding
My favourite one is the VCDS (made by Ross-Tech). It's very well supported (even on this Forum).
Also OBDeleven has the capability for coding changes - as long as you know what you need = it's not been very well supported by the manufacturer.
For vehicle diagnosis
The VCDS is the superior one for interpreting fault codes, for capturing live data, for running controller built-in tests, etc.
A good investment for future fault finding as our vans get older and crampier. Highly recommended
Well, VCDS needs Windows laptop - as the VCDS is Windows only software. However the laptop doesn't need to be a powerful one.
In principle OBDeleven has the same capabilities but the way the features are implemented is not satisfactory.
There are quite a few examples of VCDS diagnostic capabilities around the Forum.
Search results for query: "[T6_measured]"
www.t6forum.com
The BCM coding capabilities/possibilities for T6 are summarised in downloads
If anyone wants to do the OEM route cheaply, I just bought this on AliExpress:
I just found this on AliExpress:
Electric Tailgate Switch Button 5GD 959 831 5GD959831 For VW Tiguan MK2 ID.6 ID.4 Passat Tharu Lamamdo
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It's for a Tiguan, and the button is the other way around, but I doubt anyone is actually lifting the tailgate by the switch anyway. It comes with the surround as well.
It doesn't appear to have a 180ohm resistor inside (unless it was hidden), and the Pins to bridge are 1 and 3.
I just found this on AliExpress:
Electric Tailgate Switch Button 5GD 959 831 5GD959831 For VW Tiguan MK2 ID.6 ID.4 Passat Tharu Lamamdo
Electric Tailgate Switch Button 5GD 959 831 5GD959831 For VW Tiguan MK2 ID.6 ID.4 Passat Tharu Lamamdo - AliExpress 34
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It's for a Tiguan, and the button is the other way around, but I doubt anyone is actually lifting the tailgate by the switch anyway. It comes with the surround as well.
It doesn't appear to have a 180ohm resistor inside (unless it was hidden), and the Pins to bridge are 1 and 3.
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