Hello, I have been having issues with my powered tailgate. I First thought it must be the struts so bought replacements on ebay. Just fitted them and the boot lid still plays up. I have to push the button multiple times to open ( opens a bit each time you press it) then the same when closing.  Makes me think it might actually be the control unit instead? 

 

If this is the case, does anyone know where the unit is located and how to get to it?

 

I have a 2017 Skoda Superb III estate.

 

Thanks!

Personally I would scan the car first as it maybe just the switch? 
unless it opens by remote or the boot button every time? 

It opens the same way with boot lid button, key phob and button next to gear lever. Thanks

Why throw parts at it without a full diagnosis?

 

this is normally a symptom caused by a faulty latch sensor or the tailgate has not been diagnostically calibrated.

 

also new struts will also need calibrating to work optimally.

 

Edited 28 May, 20233 yr by ApertureS

Is that something an OBD2 scanner would pick up? Thanks

2 hours ago, wheetabixuk said:

Is that something an OBD2 scanner would pick up? Thanks

Depends on what diagnostic tool you are using. Obd2 is just the protocol used to communicate, it denepeds what tool and software you use.

 

Some that would work are odis, vcds, obd11 but others may