1998 Tailgate Stuck

[dpuk44]

Hi, my first post here as just bought my first Expo. Bought the car a few days ago and all seems ok expect the tailgate wont open. All the other doors open. I tried using the key but no luck. Could this be a fuse issue if so which one?

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

 

[stamp11127]

Are you able to unlatch the rear glass? If not the linkage may have disconnected. If that is the case you may have to cut the cover off to get to the internals.

 

[Yudaman]

Hi, my first post here as just bought my first Expo.

Gratz and welcome to the forum!

 

[dpuk44]

Hi,

Thanks for the welcome and the replies. I can't open either the tailgate of the window. How do I take off what's needed to be removed?

 

[98EXPnSRQ]

There's a youtube video out there that shows how. Here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApdWmKR0DhA

 

[BAD RONALD]

Let us know how it goes for you.

 

[dpuk44]

Bloody fantastic video. I will follow it and let you all know how it goes. Thanks again all

 

[dpuk44]

I got it working!!!

 

[Bedrck47]

I got it working!!!

Good But what all did you have to do Posting the results may help others.

 

[dpuk44]

Good But what all did you have to do Posting the results may help others.

See the video linked above.

 

[Bedrck47]

I did watch the video and also 2 other videos about making the repairs. There was one that shows how to replace the ends with a metal fitting which to me would be a much better repair than using a ty-wrap.
The reason for my question was to see if you did the repair as the video suggested or if you used some other method

Thank you for your reply

 

[dpuk44]

Hi,

Sorry late reply long day. OK so I used cable/zip ties to increase the tension on the broken cable as seen in the video.

Hope that helps! Any questions let me know

 

[Al95]

YouTube is my best friend in repairing things. From computer repairs and upgrades to easy car repairs hard repairs go to the shop.