55 Plate Astra SRi Tailgate Switch

[Phil Morris]

My 55 plate Astra Sri tailgate switch has become extremely intermittent.
Most of the time it does not release the tailgate but occasionally it
does work.

I have been told by the dealer that it is probably the micro switch and
it will cost GBP76.00 to replace it. Is this a DIY job and is the
diagnosis correct?

 

[me140]

These are always going - they get water inside and pack up.One day you will
find it had packed up all together - there is an emergency release - put the
back seat down and pull the rubber bung out on inner panel of the tail gate
and the you just need a screw driver.
The switch is an easy DIY repair if you have a bit of knowledge - you need
the back panel off - think it is 4 torx screws and then a big pull. The full
chrome trim needs to come off - 6 x 8mm nuts ( hold it when you take the
last one off ) and the wire needs un plugging. Un clip the wire for the
switch and the swap the switch over. Refit is same as removal - 30 mins at
most.
Hope this helps

 

[Mike]

Is this any help?

http://forums.astra-sri.co.uk/showthread.php?p=696805

Also, is the car still in warranty on a 55 plate? Sods law says it isnt, but
its worth asking.

Mike

 

[Phil Morris]

These are always going - they get water inside and pack up.One day you will
find it had packed up all together - there is an emergency release - put the
back seat down and pull the rubber bung out on inner panel of the tail gate
and the you just need a screw driver.
The switch is an easy DIY repair if you have a bit of knowledge - you need
the back panel off - think it is 4 torx screws and then a big pull. The full
chrome trim needs to come off - 6 x 8mm nuts ( hold it when you take the
last one off ) and the wire needs un plugging. Un clip the wire for the
switch and the swap the switch over. Refit is same as removal - 30 mins at
most.
Hope this helps

My 55 plate Astra Sri tailgate switch has become extremely intermittent.
Most of the time it does not release the tailgate but occasionally it does
work.

I have been told by the dealer that it is probably the micro switch and it
will cost GBP76.00 to replace it. Is this a DIY job and is the diagnosis
correct?

Thanks Mark, your detailed instructions were spot on and I fixed the
switch in just over 30 minutes. The problem was actually the hinged
plate that operates the switch which had somehow become dislodged. I
took the switch unit apart, cleaned it and re-assembled it. It now works
perfectly.

You saved me a lot of money )

 

[Phil Morris]

Is this any help?

http://forums.astra-sri.co.uk/showthread.php?p=696805

Also, is the car still in warranty on a 55 plate? Sods law says it isnt, but
its worth asking.

Mike

Sadly, it is just put of warranty and the Dealer was not into discussing
even a reduced cost repair. I am still waiting for a decision from
Vauxhall to replace the tailgate gas struts (they don't work on frosty
mornings) which were reported just before the warranty ran out on
November.

Anyway, SWMBO is happy so I must be )

 

[me140]

Glad to be of help.

These are always going - they get water inside and pack up.One day you
will
find it had packed up all together - there is an emergency release - put
the
back seat down and pull the rubber bung out on inner panel of the tail
gate
and the you just need a screw driver.
The switch is an easy DIY repair if you have a bit of knowledge - you
need
the back panel off - think it is 4 torx screws and then a big pull. The
full
chrome trim needs to come off - 6 x 8mm nuts ( hold it when you take the
last one off ) and the wire needs un plugging. Un clip the wire for the
switch and the swap the switch over. Refit is same as removal - 30 mins at
most.
Hope this helps


Thanks Mark, your detailed instructions were spot on and I fixed the
switch in just over 30 minutes. The problem was actually the hinged plate
that operates the switch which had somehow become dislodged. I took the
switch unit apart, cleaned it and re-assembled it. It now works perfectly.

You saved me a lot of money )