Why is the tailgate latch on my Mercedes not closing?

Why is the tailgate latch on my Mercedes not closing?

I can open and close the door (I’ve got a manual Tailgate, not an electric one..). In fact this is only the latch that isn’t closing, and isn’t making noise (So isn’t trying to close when the door is in a closed position, ready to be locked…).

Why is the tailgate not closing on my 2009 ML320?

The boot/tailgate of my 2009, ML320 CDI will no longer close automatically. It opens correctly by remote key, switch near drivers door and by operating the boot handle. However it won’t close. Any suggestions?

Why is the liftgate not working on my Mercedes ML350?

If you manually close the tailgate, will the latch lock and pull the tailgate tighter? A bit of history. Shortly after I bought the vehicle, the liftgate stopped working. When I would push the remote lift button, it would disengage the latch but not lift. Then the latch would re-engage and shut tight.

Why does my tailgate not close when I hit the button?

Someone else pointed out that if you leave the gate open, like at the dog park it goes to sleep and doesn’t wake up when you hit the button. The hydraulic pack is under the black foam subfloor under the rear floor. You can carefully remove the hydraulic pump and hold it uprite to see if it has enough fluid in it.

Why is the tailgate not closing when I close the door?

In fact this is only the latch that isn’t closing, and isn’t making noise (So isn’t trying to close when the door is in a closed position, ready to be locked…). So the tailgate can open at everytime when driving, and that’s annoying, also because the tailgate isn’t closing when i close all doors with my key….

I can open and close the door (I’ve got a manual Tailgate, not an electric one..). In fact this is only the latch that isn’t closing, and isn’t making noise (So isn’t trying to close when the door is in a closed position, ready to be locked…).

The boot/tailgate of my 2009, ML320 CDI will no longer close automatically. It opens correctly by remote key, switch near drivers door and by operating the boot handle. However it won’t close. Any suggestions?

In fact this is only the latch that isn’t closing, and isn’t making noise (So isn’t trying to close when the door is in a closed position, ready to be locked…). So the tailgate can open at everytime when driving, and that’s annoying, also because the tailgate isn’t closing when i close all doors with my key….

How much does it cost to fix tailgate on Mercedes?

THIS FIXED MY LATCH AND IT HAS BEEN WORKING FOR MONTHS PERFECTLY! Before the fix, it worked about 50% of the time, and only 10-20% in cold winter weather. Step 2: If the above doesn’t fix it perfectly, your latching mechanism is now worn out. The part online was $150-200 if I remember correctly.

Why is the rear hatch not closing on my 2013 Ford Escape?

My 2013 SEL had the same problem. A simple fix by taking it into the dealer for an adjustment. It took 15 minutes to fix and was covered under warranty. I just leased a 2015 Escape with a manual lift-gate. I never seem to be able to close it fully the first time.