Tailgate closing defective
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Doors › Tailgate closing defective
Fault diagnosisTailgate closing defective
TAILGATE CLOSING DEFECTIVE
Tailgate found to be difficult to close
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 closed) | Adjust the striker | |
| 2 | CHECK WITH TAILGATE CLOSED | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| 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 | Operation |
| Carry out various catch closure/opening manoeuvres by hand | End of diagnosis | An occasional malfunction is detected in the catch | Replace the tailgate lock Op. 7015B10 SINGLE TAILGATE LOCK - R+R OR REPAIR WITH PANEL/PROTECTION REMOVED | |
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