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How to repair the broken tailgate of a Volkswagen Polo 2003

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 3, MK III, 6N, Polo III, MK 3 - Years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Body

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In this video we can see how to repair the tailgate of a 2003 Volkswagen Polo: of course, to access the lock mechanism we must remove the plastic cover of the tailgate but it is not difficult, there are only two cross screws and then all around there are only clips that we must be careful not to break.

Once we have the lock visible, we see that the operation is given by a microswitch that can be removed with a flathead screwdriver.

This component is not easily found even online and can only be obtained from Volkswagen or a scrapyard. If the microswitch is not damaged, then the problem is the actuator, and the same applies for availability.

Removing it is complicated because we will also have to remove the handle. To check if there is current, it is necessary to use a multimeter and test each cable individually to test continuity.


Posted on 8 February 2025 by ScegliAuto


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