How does the power liftgate work on a Subaru Outback?

How does the power liftgate work on a Subaru Outback?

It is supposed to stop, beep three times quickly, and close. I duplicated this when the temps warmed up and the gate was functioning by standing in front of the gate, letting it hit me after it was barely opened. It did exactly what it was supposed to, it stopped, beeped three times and closed.

How can I Fix my power liftgate issue?

I have to apply considerable force a time or two when pressing the rear gate open button and pulling the gate open. A couple of things that may help for you is to keep the body area of the rear gate scrupulously clean, apply a fresh car wax coating there, and clean up and dry the gasket material.

Why is my rear lift gate not working?

Replacing the lift pistons may fix the problem but a failure would be rare on a new car (although it could happen) and would not explain why the rear gate open button works. I think a more likely cause of the failure is freezing moisture / humidity or “gluing” dirt on the gasket at the sides of the gate.

How does autoease power tailgate lift assist work?

This retrofit power tailgate lift assisting system opens and closes your rear door by simply pressing a button. It provides additional security and value to your vehicle. Installation is designed for the do-it-yourself and comes with various brackets depending on your car.

Why does the lift gate always open on a Subaru Outback?

You say the gate always opens if you use the button on the lift gate but not when using the other buttons (I assume you mean the Key Fob Button or Rear Gate button on the dash). If warming the gas lift pistons works, how does pressing the open button on the rear gate warm up the gas pistons?

I have to apply considerable force a time or two when pressing the rear gate open button and pulling the gate open. A couple of things that may help for you is to keep the body area of the rear gate scrupulously clean, apply a fresh car wax coating there, and clean up and dry the gasket material.

Replacing the lift pistons may fix the problem but a failure would be rare on a new car (although it could happen) and would not explain why the rear gate open button works. I think a more likely cause of the failure is freezing moisture / humidity or “gluing” dirt on the gasket at the sides of the gate.

This retrofit power tailgate lift assisting system opens and closes your rear door by simply pressing a button. It provides additional security and value to your vehicle. Installation is designed for the do-it-yourself and comes with various brackets depending on your car.