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Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch
Dougrobling
 

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Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

I built a module last year for my wife's Audi Q5, and I built another today for my new Evoque.
Just push either the tailgate button on the remote, or the button in the dash, and it will close for you....

It is very easy to install if anybody is interested in having one made, just PM me.....
(No drilling or cutting, just remove one trim piece, and tap three wires)

I tried to post a couple of short video clips, but the site does not allow those. (I can send them to anyone interested)

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03-02-2014 11:02pm
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PhilSkill
 

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RE: Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

Looks very interesting, how have you done it, what wires do you tap? any more info?

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04-02-2014 12:14am
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Dougrobling
 

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RE: Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

I noticed that the latch release motor runs every time you push either raise button. (Even with the hatch open) So, I built a circuit that senses when the hatch is open (tilt switch) and then waits until after the release motor stops, and then fakes pushing the tailgate mounted close button. I had to add the .25 second time delay because the push button is inactive while the release motor is operating....

The wires that are tapped are; release motor power, system ground, and the signal wire from the close push button.
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04-02-2014 12:32am
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Stadt Panzer
 

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Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

Dougrobling, any chance you could email me full details plus your vids.

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04-02-2014 06:27am
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Crabacle
 

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RE: Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

Looks very interesting. Once built how easy is it to install?
04-02-2014 07:31am
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Dougrobling
 

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RE: Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

It was very easy to install. You just have to remove the hatch cover panel (video on powerfuluk)
The module then attaches to the interior of the hatch with 3M double sided tape, and the three wires are connected with squeeze-on taps.
04-02-2014 01:14pm
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fam1x
 

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RE: Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

Sounds interesting I want one to Smile

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04-02-2014 04:38pm
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sciack
 

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Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

I also want one. Please contact me. I am willing to pay. Thanks
04-02-2014 07:40pm
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Dougrobling
 

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RE: Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

So I guess I can build more...

Anybody that is interested can email me at robling@live.com and I will send videos of the system working, and details of the system with pictures of the installation so that you can make sure that you would be comfortable installing the module. (I guess if you weren't, a local stereo shop would be able to install it in 30 minutes or so..)
04-02-2014 07:53pm
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m_101
 

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RE: Easy remote closing of the rear tailgate \ hatch

Price dependent I would love one of these!

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04-02-2014 08:10pm
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