145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CLOSURE DEFECTIVE   P017   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Carry out various boot closure/opening manoeuvres and ensure movements are uniform and centred

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Closure is difficult (the tailgate must be slammed shut)

 

Adjust the striker

 Op. 7015B18 TAILGATE LOCK STRIKER - R+R

 

2

 

CHECK WITH TAILGATE CLOSED

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

With the tailgate closed, carry out a visual check of the fit. Check it is uniform and aligned with the roof and also the tail lights.

 

Move on to Step 3

 

When closed, the tailgate is shifted to the left

 

Loosen the striker, check the cause of the shift and adjust the striker

 

3

 

CHECK WITH TAILGATE OPEN

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Carry out various catch closure/opening manoeuvres by hand

 

End of diagnosis

 

An occasional malfunction is detected in the catch

 

Replace the tailgate lock

 Op. 7015B10 SINGLE TAILGATE LOCK - R+R OR REPAIR WITH PANEL/PROTECTION REMOVED

Tailgate found to be difficult to close