What happened to your D3/D4 today?

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Originally Posted by RHS58

Upper tailgate wouldn’t open…
Actuator could be heard trying, but only released the locking mechanism to the first click.
Eventually, after standing on one leg, holding tongue out to the left, muttering magic swear words, and gentle coaxing while pressing the key fob, it opened.
Disassembled the lower tailgate, and all seemed fine except that the locking mechanism was full of hard sticky white greasy crap. Cleaned this out, a squirt of silicone lubricant spray, and all is working fine now.

Next job is to arrange bits for installation of manual release cable.

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Just get a new one while it’s working and you can easily get in there. Your motor brushes are worn and it will stop working soon I’m sure.

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Just get a new one while it’s working and you can easily get in there. Your motor brushes are worn and it will stop working soon I’m sure.

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You’re right.
What’s the best place to get one?
Just the motor or the whole shebang (motor, cable, lock?

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Originally Posted by RHS58

You’re right.
What’s the best place to get one?
Just the motor or the whole shebang (motor, cable, lock?

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I got mine from the UK from one of the many suppliers over there. I got this part number FUG500010. I did get the Britpart version and it’s been fine for years, but I’m not always a fan of their kit.

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Originally Posted by RHS58

You’re right.
What’s the best place to get one?
Just the motor or the whole shebang (motor, cable, lock?

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I got mine from the UK from one of the many suppliers over there. I got this part number FUG500010. I did get the Britpart version and it’s been fine for years, but I’m not always a fan of their kit.

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Pre-COVID I bought this via express post to get it in a known timeframe - https://www.allfourx4.com.au/Upper-T...uine-FUG500010

Bought mine from rimmers about 3years ago, genuine unit. 80 bucks delivered. First one lasted 7 years, hoping the next one does the same.

5 off Raptor coated wheels balanced and on, new LCAs and front sway bar links fitted, 4 wheel alignment done, serviced both front and rear EAS valve blocks with new o-rings and cleaned out the air compressor motor.
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Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

5 off Raptor coated wheels balanced and on, new LCAs and front sway bar links fitted, 4 wheel alignment done, serviced both front and rear EAS valve blocks with new o-rings and cleaned out the air compressor motor.
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Must be related
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Dropped the van back after a week down South. Nice run, car didn't break down.

Roughly 30,000k done now since the new HPFP in 2019, I'm starting to get a little bit of confidence back in the vehicle. It's reaching the point now where if it did break down again, I might not immediately set fire to it.

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Originally Posted by Narangga

We drove it to it's home away from home for the next 8 days - the long term car park at the Darwin Airport while we are in Adelaide visiting family.

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It enjoyed the time, as did we. Yesterday all of us had a nice drive home to celebrate. :ohyes:

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Originally Posted by Saitch

Early update:

Last Monday, I drove down a steep, particularly windy piece of road (Known for its "Offs") in the rain and, without pushing too hard, I was very comfortable with the tyres.
Even the good woman commented on how the Disco seemed to ride better. Now, for Helen to comment on anything vehicle related, is a rarity. [bigsmile1]

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Which tyres did you have on before?