Tailgate glass won't close - C5 estate

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hirsty
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Tailgate glass won't close - C5 estate

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Yesterday after not working since I got the car, my tailgate glass came open. ( I didn't open it )The micro switch either hasn't got power or is duff. Now it won't latch shut and I can't lock the car and the rear wiper won't work .
Any idea how to shut it?

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Re: Tailgate glass won't close - C5 estate

Post by Hell Razor5543 »

I wonder if the glass sense switch has failed. There is a plunger style switch that is used to let the car know when the tailgate glass is closed. If this plunger switch is not closed the wiper certainly doesn't work.
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Re: Tailgate glass won't close - C5 estate - sorted

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Problem solved. I went back to National Windscreens who replaced it in January. The fitter had it sorted in 5 minutes and no charge. Excellent result. :-D :-D
98 Xantia Mk2 2.0 16v Auto Exclusive 160k + Now gone to Citroen Heaven
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Re: Tailgate glass won't close - C5 estate

Post by Hell Razor5543 »

Good news.
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ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
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