Can't open S-Max tailgate

creedp

The tail gate of my s-max is jammed shut. Using the remote or pressing the tailgate switch results in a click but the door remains jammed. On a couple of occassions recently when I went to open the door it clicked but remained shut and it required a couple of go's with remote fob/switch to get it to open. Anyone any ideas what is causing this and how can it be resolved? Is it a DIY job or another call to garage?

Thanks

Plug

Try press the tailgate in while pressing the button?

Nissan doctor

The vast majority of times I've seen this on mpv's/estates there is something(shopping bag etc) getting stuck in the latch.

Plug

Or a childs sh!tty nappy:p

creedp

Nissan doctor wrote: »

The vast majority of times I've seen this on mpv's/estates there is something(shopping bag etc) getting stuck in the latch.

Thanks for the comment and for other comments on this. I wish there was something stuck in the lock but I was in the boot checking it out last night and couldn't find anything causing a problem. I read elsewhere that this can happen with s-max's and sometimes can be released by jigging a screwdriver around in the locking mechanism - you can about see a part of the lock from the inside - However, after much huffing and puffing and probing (at the lock:)) to my disappointment nothing happenned. I then sprayed the lock with WD40 and waiting till morning but again nothing. Am I stumped? Would a mechanic be able to release the lock without too much bother or would I have to go to a Ford dealer?

Thanks again

Nissan doctor

Where are you based?

Mar4ix

Not really in to this, just an idea, usually car boot you may open 3 ways, ...
1. button inside car
2. remote control
3. boot lock... so wondering, does it have keyhole to unlock boot??? somewhere under badge or hidden / hard see somewhere in plastic in boot door. I was surprised , when after a year i discovered on my nissan (good while ago) that boot lock is under badge, just flip up, and here we go - keyhole.

Any way , good luck sort out.

Might this will helps - linkie

creedp

Mar4ix wrote: »

Not really in to this, just an idea, usually car boot you may open 3 ways, ...
1. button inside car
2. remote control
3. boot lock... so wondering, does it have keyhole to unlock boot??? somewhere under badge or hidden / hard see somewhere in plastic in boot door. I was surprised , when after a year i discovered on my nissan (good while ago) that boot lock is under badge, just flip up, and here we go - keyhole.

Any way , good luck sort out.

Might this will helps - linkie

Thanks for the link. I tried that already - I was afraid I'd dent the metal or crack the plastic lower panel if I pressed any harder but no joy. Good point re: hidden keyhole - I'll have a look this evening and check the instruction manual - DOH! What is it about men and instructions:)

creedp

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Where are you based?

Dublin at present but travel to Drogheda most days after work so need car every evening. Bit of a pain if car has to be left in garage

Nissan doctor

creedp wrote: »

Dublin at present but travel to Drogheda most days after work so need car every evening. Bit of a pain if car has to be left in garage

If your anywhere near Drumcondra your welcome to drop it in to me and I'll open it for you if possible.

creedp

Nissan doctor wrote: »

If your anywhere near Drumcondra your welcome to drop it in to me and I'll open it for you if possible.

Would you mind sending me a PM of your address/contact no?

Thanks

Nissan doctor

Pm sent..

creedp

Nissan doctor wrote: »

If your anywhere near Drumcondra your welcome to drop it in to me and I'll open it for you if possible.

Problem diagnosed and solved thanks to the Doctor:) In my case it wasn't a simple sticking tailgate latch but a bust one. Anyway alls well that ends well.