Tailgate noises

[goddo]

2016 L494 tailgate has started making a funny noise when either opening or closing (via the switch) on the nearside and seems to be coming from the hinge area.
Sounds something like a worn gear that is not meshing properly with another.
Obviously everything is enclosed so can't spot anything at the moment.
Any ideas? Maybe heard of this before? Thanks.

[Cold]

It may well be an early warning of the powered strut starting to fail.

[goddo]

Thanks for the advice.

[Pistonheader101]

how much did you purchae ur rangey for

[goddo]

Pistonheader101 said:

how much did you purchae ur rangey for

Seems a strange question when you can easily search somewhere like Autotrader for specific years, models, colour etc.
Is there a particular reason why you need to know?

[SmithCorona]

They are known to droop, same on the 405 and many LRs of that era.

I would bet it is a relatively easy fix - requires spoiler removal (i.e. the top bit that covers the wiper) and realigninging of the strut/connectors. Does require battery disconnection, but diy-able.

I believe about 3hours at a Md/indie. If its a strut you still have to do the same, just add cost of parts which are a straight swap.