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Tailgate disable/enable

3.6K views 12 replies 5 participants last post by  Avagoumug  
#1 ·
I tow a caravan and no part of the van or hitch is in the way of the tailgate opening normally. Can the feature that detects you are towing and hence disables the electronic opening of the tailgate, be turned off or programmed out?
 
#2 ·
Not without the computer software that connects up to all VW's…
Why did VW do this? It's a ridiculous bit of software programming, especially as it can't be disabled via user settings.
You might be able to get a dealer or VW repairer or perhaps even someone on these forums to do it for you, if you do then pls let us know as I too have the same problem - my caravan A frame comes nowhere near to the tailgate...
 
#3 ·
Agreed. Totally over the top to disable it. Have not heard of anyone in aus with any sort of trailer requiring its disablement.

Can be activated if you have VAG COM
 
#8 ·
My local dealer couldn't work out how to change it! Guess I'll have to take a copy of what Strewth sent next time.
Yep. they should be able to do it. It's good to have it how it should be.