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    4. : Why does the Volkswagen Golf tailgate not open?

Why does the Volkswagen Golf tailgate not open?
Years 2008-2012

Answer

The possible causes of the Volkswagen Golf's tailgate not opening are: pins that have come off or broken, cable that has been damaged, broken tailgate lock, broken opening mechanism.
Posted on: 14 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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