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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 02:16 PM
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Wonder if anyone has particular trick with the hands free tailgate operation. Is there a particular "sweet spot" or motion to trigger it? I have tried different swinging tapping and what not (even slightly kick it), it worked a few times but just never consistent
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 02:30 PM
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just line up dead center behind the car and do a quick "kick" under the bumper

this seems to yield the most consistent result
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It’s terribly inconsistent for me. I haven’t gotten to work when I’ve actually needed it.
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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 05:29 PM
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With the towbar you have to kick slightly off the middle of the car.
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 11:02 PM
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thanks for the ideas, when i get a chance i need to "practice" more. yesterday my kids were skating and i had nothing better to do in the parking lot than trying this, people must thought i was crazy
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Old Jan 5, 2020 | 02:44 PM
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easiest is to do a side swipe like you're kicking a soccer ball, just extend your foot and start your kick from right to left.
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If it’s like mine then it will usually work after I shake my Key Fob....same to lock.
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Works great for me in both 2020 glc and gle. Kick directly under center of bumper. Use the license plate for reference.
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If it’s like mine then it will usually work after I shake my Key Fob....same to lock.
that was the first thing i thought of. i always have the "sleep" keyfob issue when locking and unlocking doors and have to shake the fob often. so i shake the fob as well before the tailgate but not very successful.

so to confirm, when you guys "kick", you kick straight up from the middle? i do see Virginbenz mention side to side
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Regular straight swing of the leg. Just like if you were shooing a pesky dog humping you.
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The only way it works for me is if a do a kicking motion towards the vehicle, right in the middle, and hold my foot for about a second at the top
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