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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 10:09 PM
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On a 2021 GLE Coupe, when using the lift gate switch in the driver’s door, is it supposed to be able to raise and lower with the engine off? Mine will raise when engine off but not lower, I have to start the engine. Is this normal? Thanks
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PNBLWZD
On a 2021 GLE Coupe, when using the lift gate switch in the driver’s door, is it supposed to be able to raise and lower with the engine off? Mine will raise when engine off but not lower, I have to start the engine. Is this normal? Thanks
I believe it’s a safety thing.
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PNBLWZD
On a 2021 GLE Coupe, when using the lift gate switch in the driver’s door, is it supposed to be able to raise and lower with the engine off? Mine will raise when engine off but not lower, I have to start the engine. Is this normal? Thanks
Does it still do it when you put the vehicle in accessory mode? (so press the ignition button twice with foot off the brake)
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 11:44 PM
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Are you holding the button the entire time? You have to press the button for the entire duration of the door closing.
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Yes have tried holding down the button and gate doesn’t go down. Haven’t tried acc position. Buttons on the lift gate itself will lower it engine off or on.

Can’t remember if it was always this way or something wrong
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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by PNBLWZD
Yes have tried holding down the button and gate doesn’t go down. Haven’t tried acc position. Buttons on the lift gate itself will lower it engine off or on.

Can’t remember if it was always this way or something wrong
Try acc and see if it changes anything still better than having to turn on the engine.
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