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Retrofitting powered Tailgate
Sorry for the slow response. It looks like it won't help me as there are other issues when fitting to a T5.1, I think I need to sit tight and wait for the other guy to find a solution...
Sorry mate for a late reply.
All the info and photos related to a T5.1 electric tailgate retrofit come from @Evgeni.
He did it for someone from England.
I posted already everything I know.
Hi all,
I've searched far and wide, but have not been able to find an answer, so I'm trying here. I actually have a power tailgate fitted from factory, which I've been able to open/close from the key fob/switch in the drivers door. A recent swap of my PDC module (went for the 1k8 919 472 C with Sharan parameters) has disabled the opening part of this. I simply have no idea why that is. I've tried loading different parameters, various codings, adaptations, nothing changes. The only thing I can think of is the "Electric Tailgate installed" bit in the 1k8 module that for some reason I cannot set (Error 31 - coding out of range).
If anyone has any suggestions... I'm attaching a full autoscan and can provide more info as needed, thanks!
I've searched far and wide, but have not been able to find an answer, so I'm trying here. I actually have a power tailgate fitted from factory, which I've been able to open/close from the key fob/switch in the drivers door. A recent swap of my PDC module (went for the 1k8 919 472 C with Sharan parameters) has disabled the opening part of this. I simply have no idea why that is. I've tried loading different parameters, various codings, adaptations, nothing changes. The only thing I can think of is the "Electric Tailgate installed" bit in the 1k8 module that for some reason I cannot set (Error 31 - coding out of range).
If anyone has any suggestions... I'm attaching a full autoscan and can provide more info as needed, thanks!
I have recently had Automotive Controls retro fit an electric tailgate as I understand it’s no longer a factory order option.
Automotive Control Bristol
www.automotive-control.co.uk
They did a great job and very reasonably priced.
Can you share an indication of the cost?
strong-max
Georgian member
I was always curious what is actually inside of the electric ram.
So I kept on looking and as per the above photos and video I eventually found and got declared faulty unit.
After quick test I have discovered that this ram actually works but produces very unpleasant noise when moving the tailgate.
Dismantling of 7E5827851 unit was a bit tricky but successful. There is a gearbox between the electric motor and the driving screw.
This gearbox is a double (epicyclic gearing/planetary mechanism) made out of plastic.
One set of planetary gears (3 pieces) has failed.
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A bit of 3D printing and I am back in business
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Reinstallation was very simple but then resealing of the metal tube was another challenge but also done successfully
So now I have spare, fully refurbished ram plus another spare set of gears
Found out that one of my preowned drives came faulty too, same unpleasant noise inside.
Can you share a 3D model of the gear please?
strong-max
Georgian member
And what's the angle of the teeth?
After buying it 16 months ago I have finally fitted the electric tailgate kit from Bossway on my T6 Caravelle Exec. After prevaricating for so long when I came to do the work it was straightforward. Worked as it should without any messing about. Just make sure you have the right instructions, mine came with T6 Transporter guidance not the for the Caravelle. The wiring needed for the Caravelle is simpler than for a Transporter. Glen from Bossway was helpful even over a year after purchase.
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