Automatic open, close tailgate function.

May 18, 2023 | 05:52 AM

Timo Schroeder

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Class S 500 M278

Automatic open, close tailgate function.

Automatic open, close tailgate function.

What else is there to do - I have changed both dampers up under the ceiling, refilled with new hydraulic oil in the servo motor.

The tailgate opens and closes without problems when I help it at first movement by activating the handle.

On the left side, the tailgate opens approx. 1 cm., but not on the right side.

When I help, by using the handle, everything works fine.

I can hear "something" that is "working" but.......

May 18, 2023 | 08:24 AM

tjts1

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C320

Your tailgate pump is low on oil.

May 18, 2023 | 08:30 AM

Timo Schroeder

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Class S 500 M278

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Originally Posted by tjts1

Your tailgate pump is low on oil.

No, unfortunately not - I've just filled, flushed with new oil - it doesn't change anything 😕

May 18, 2023 | 09:06 AM

Heguli

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2006 E280

I have the same issue, and I believe the latching mechanism is sticking.

May 18, 2023 | 09:15 AM

Timo Schroeder

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Originally Posted by Heguli

I have the same issue, and I believe the latching mechanism is sticking.

Ok - I can see that a lot of people have the same issue. I've been trying to find a technical drawing, sketch or similar of the whole system, but so far without any major success. I'm pretty sure, it's just something simple small issue, but there to start....