Tailgate difficult to close
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Doors › Tailgate difficult to close
Fault diagnosisTailgate difficult to close
TAILGATE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE
Tailgate found to be difficult to close.
| TEST RESULTS | ||||
| 1 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry out various tailgate closure/opening manoeuvres and ensure tailgate movements are uniform and centred. | Move on to Step 2 | Closure is difficult (the tailgate must be slammed shut). | Adjust the striker. | |
| 2 | CHECK WITH TAILGATE CLOSED | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| With the tailgate closed, carry out a visual check of the fit. Check it is uniform and aligned with the roof and also the tail-lights. | Move on to Step 3 | When closed, the tailgate is shifted to the left. | Loosen the striker, check the cause of the shift and adjust the striker | |
| 3 | CHECK WITH TAILGATE OPEN | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Carry out various catch closure/opening manoeuvres by hand. | End of diagnosis | An occasional malfunction is detected in the catch. | Replace the tailgate lock | |
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