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Tailgate latches but not pulling flush anymore

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It latches but won't pull itself flush anymore. Any thoughts?

Tesla Roadster 2nd gen Tailgate latches but not pulling flush anymore IMG_1222
 

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Mine not even totally flush to start with. Opened the service request but not sure it is "in spec" or not. I am not too much concern about this

Tesla Roadster 2nd gen Tailgate latches but not pulling flush anymore IMG_6266
 
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Mine was until it stopped pulling itself closed
 
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It's supposed to pull itself closed. If a reset doesn't help, it's probably the motor or a sensor, so you'll need service.
Reset as in hold the two buttons down or something in service mode?
 

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Reset as in hold the two buttons down or something in service mode?
Power-cycle.

https://service.tesla.com/docs/Publ...UID-76C3CAB5-8F3F-4F0A-93F4-966DB3E67FEA.html

Basically:

  1. Shift into Park.
  2. On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Safety > Power Off.
  3. Wait for at least two minutes without interacting with the vehicle. Do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the touchscreen, etc.
  4. After two minutes, press the brake pedal or open the door to wake the vehicle.
 

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Mine not even totally flush to start with. Opened the service request but not sure it is "in spec" or not. I am not too much concern about this
Mine is not flush either and I try to ignore it and pretend it is ok but I cannot. I was hoping it was something I could adjust on my own, but I will see if service can address it. Anyone here have any ideas?
 

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Mine not even totally flush to start with. Opened the service request but not sure it is "in spec" or not. I am not too much concern about this

IMG_6266.jpeg
same with mine but only on the left side so the cover does not touch the tailgate and it leaks (and lets dust in) on this side.
 

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Yeesh, that's a lot of microns. This is an @Elonmusk level issue.
 

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Any developments on your tailgate?
 
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Yeah they fixed mine a week or so after that. Now my sail trim is falling off, have an appointment for that next week. Still no PowerShare gear or light bar so I filed arbitration.
 

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Damn one step forward and one step back.

I just had my tailgate replaced from a rear-end collision and that plastic trim on the tailgate is lifting on the left side. I was basically told, "it is what it is."

I can't accept that I had a tailgate that was perfectly fine to now living with one that's "off"
 
 
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