The water getting to the tailgate release handle will knacker the release switch in time and you will be unable to open the tailgate. The way to release the tailgate is to remove the round plug at the base of door and tripping the latch with a finger.
My T6 (66) tailgate stopped opening. I'd already bought a new actuator after reading a bunch of threads on T6 forums. When I took the thing apart everything was wet. I dried everything off and fitted the new actuator and then I was able to open the tailgate. However, since then its stopped opening again. This made me suspect its the water, as the day I replaced the actuator was the hottest and dryest day of the year! Since then we've had loads more rain and I used the pressure washer 🙄. I'll take it all apart again and check the handle seals.
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My 17 plate T6 tailgate was filling with rainwater also. Clear silicone around the brake light & handle completely dry 😀👍🏻
The water getting to the tailgate release handle will knacker the release switch in time and you will be unable to open the tailgate. The way to release the tailgate is to remove the round plug at the base of door and tripping the latch with a finger.
My T6 (66) tailgate stopped opening. I'd already bought a new actuator after reading a bunch of threads on T6 forums. When I took the thing apart everything was wet. I dried everything off and fitted the new actuator and then I was able to open the tailgate. However, since then its stopped opening again. This made me suspect its the water, as the day I replaced the actuator was the hottest and dryest day of the year! Since then we've had loads more rain and I used the pressure washer 🙄. I'll take it all apart again and check the handle seals.
Hope you sort it🤞
Jet washing the tailgate is a good reason water gets in past the seals.
Thank you 🙏
Can you explain please how you removed the tailgate door card?
Can you add links to parts here please links in description not working
For some reason my account wont allow clickable links in my videos description. You can copy and paste them though👍
The links won't copy and paste 🤦🏻♂️
@@derekswift969 I've tried again to verify this channels account so it can have clickable links, but it's still not working. Both parts can from Van Parts Direct👍