Temperamental Electric Tailgate

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3 August, 20214 yr

Just recently the electric tailgate on my Mk2 Superb estate has started to play up. It won’t always open or close but rather gives out the alarm suggesting there is an obstruction when clearly there isn’t one. It seems that the motors in the struts are struggling and the resistance is sufficient to trigger the switch that cuts it out.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there any method of lubricating the struts to free them up?

Any suggestions would be very welcome.

5 August, 20214 yr

This is very common issue with Super II electric tailgate struts, as electric motor brush springs will be rusty and broke.

Please see my tutorial how to fix electric struts with similar problem:

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