Why does the tailgate not close on my Subaru?

Why does the tailgate not close on my Subaru?

Same behavior when trying to close the gate using the button on the bottom (3 beeps, doesn’t close) Workaround is to press the release for a few seconds triggering the manual opening of the gate, or just to close it myself. Kind of frustrating however.

How to reset rear lift gate on Subaru Outback?

That should be “press and hold” – and it is the button on the outside of the rear gate. Holding it pressed down for more than 5 seconds (maybe 7? a good count of 10). thx all. Will try that next time, as I think I have a recurring problem here. Gonna be a once a month deal.

Why is my 2016 Forester power tailgate not working?

My 2016 Forester power rear gate stopped d working with the fob button and the interior button.. The solution my dealer came up with was to reset the solenoid which he did by locking and unlocking the power door buttons on the driver door several times in a row. Problem was solved.

What to do when your tailgate won’t open?

After the PRG is fully closed, operate either the Gate Opener switch, the Gate Inner (close) switch, remote keyless access switch or the Interior PRG Open/Close switch to verify the automatic opening and closing operation.

How big is the tailgate on a 2019 Subaru Outback?

2019 Outback; tailgate only opens 3/4 open. Have to manually push the rest of the way. Dealer says that’s how it is supposed to be but I’m getting fed up of cracking my head against it when I am removing grocery bags

That should be “press and hold” – and it is the button on the outside of the rear gate. Holding it pressed down for more than 5 seconds (maybe 7? a good count of 10). thx all. Will try that next time, as I think I have a recurring problem here. Gonna be a once a month deal.

Where is the tailgate button on a Subaru 20, 19?

It’s not the same as the 20, 19 has one or two buttons on the bottom left side of the dash to program this. Going from memory, one of them sets the partial opening height, the other button chooses whether it opens all the way or to the programmed lower height.

What to do when rear tailgate wont open?

I end up having to go to the back and shutting the tailgate to reset it and then pressing the button on the tailgate, or the key fob, and it will then raise all the way. I’ve also had instances where I press the key fob when I’m coming to the car and the tailgate beeps three times and then barely pops open.