Tailgate difficult to close
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Ulysse Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2002–2010
- Section
- Doors › Tailgate difficult to close
Fault diagnosisTailgate difficult to close
TAILGATE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE
Tailgate found to be difficult to close
| STEP | OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT | TEST RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Carry out various tailgate closure/opening manoeuvres and ensure tailgate movements are uniform and centred | Move on to Step | Closure is difficult (the tailgate must be slammed closed) | Adjust the striker | |
| 2 | CHECK WITH TAILGATE CLOSED | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| With the tailgate closed, carry out a visual check of the openings. Check they are uniform and aligned with the roof and also the tail-lights | Move on to Step | 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 | An occasional malfunction is detected in the catch | Replace the catch | ||
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