tailgate

24th September 2011, 07:44

I am just wondering if anyone has ever transported a tailgate in the back of their saxo ? theres one local to me for pick up but i am worried i won't be able to fit it in the back properly .
cheers

24th September 2011, 08:58

With the back seats down you will have no problem.

24th September 2011, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Dan-Subtle

With the back seats down you will have no problem.

Cheers Dan for that

24th September 2011, 22:25

i did even with the back seats up mate, fits in the back easily..

25th September 2011, 07:22

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Originally Posted by stokesy

i did even with the back seats up mate, fits in the back easily..

cheers stokesy

25th September 2011, 08:49

As mentioned above, I have a 10" sub in my car and a Sax tailgate still fit in the rear.

Yay for +1 post count.

25th September 2011, 12:10

Fits no probs mate.

25th September 2011, 16:53

turns out the tailgate was no good in the end ! lol wires have been stripped out of it etc ! now looking for another bargain ...

25th September 2011, 19:38

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Originally Posted by nuttysaxo

turns out the tailgate was no good in the end ! lol wires have been stripped out of it etc ! now looking for another bargain ...

Of course they have you run the wires from your saxo into the new tailgate.

lol.

26th September 2011, 07:06

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Originally Posted by stevo67

Of course they have you run the wires from your saxo into the new tailgate.

lol.

hi mate , the person selling said there was no wiper motor etc , i thought there must be atleast a couple of wires from the heated screen , motor etc already inside ! ..

26th September 2011, 09:13

No you use the wires from your saxo for the heated screen it`s all on the wiring loom they just push into the spade connectors either side of the screen.With the wiper motor it`s easy to swap over or just leave it & put a grommet in the hole.

26th September 2011, 10:35

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Originally Posted by stevo67

No you use the wires from your saxo for the heated screen it`s all on the wiring loom they just push into the spade connectors either side of the screen.With the wiper motor it`s easy to swap over or just leave it & put a grommet in the hole.

cheers steve for that

, i just assumed it was like the doors the loom connects via that black connector , now i understand the wires just go through that black rubber thingy at the top of the tailgate , just pull them out of the tailgate and reconnect when i put the new one back on .

26th September 2011, 10:47

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Originally Posted by nuttysaxo

cheers steve for that

, i just assumed it was like the doors the loom connects via that black connector , now i understand the wires just go through that black rubber thingy at the top of the tailgate , just pull them out of the tailgate and reconnect when i put the new one back on .

Yeah couple things to watch out for though.

Check that the copper strips on the screen haven't been rubbed off, if they have the heated screen won't work or will partially work. They will look yellow (iirc) if they have been scratched.

Check the rear jet wash as there are cunts to get out and can easily bend the area around while trying to get them out.

Seeing as it comes with no wiper and motor, you will need to use yours if you want a rear wiper and if you haven't taken it off before it will probably be seized on. Don't worry a bit of wd40 to loosen it up might work, if not more wd40 and a wiper removal tool is needed.

I just used one of these tho, worked fine.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165727

26th September 2011, 11:36

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Originally Posted by cyne

Yeah couple things to watch out for though.

Check that the copper strips on the screen haven't been rubbed off, if they have the heated screen won't work or will partially work. They will look yellow (iirc) if they have been scratched.

Check the rear jet wash as there are cunts to get out and can easily bend the area around while trying to get them out.

Seeing as it comes with no wiper and motor, you will need to use yours if you want a rear wiper and if you haven't taken it off before it will probably be seized on. Don't worry a bit of wd40 to loosen it up might work, if not more wd40 and a wiper removal tool is needed.

I just used one of these tho, worked fine.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165727

cheers mate for that

yes the copper strips are soldered onto the screen if i remember rightly , if they are buggered it means taking the screen out again to re do them , i'll make sure the rear windscreen wash is intact to when finding a new tailgate , thank for the info

26th September 2011, 20:28

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Originally Posted by nuttysaxo

cheers mate for that

yes the copper strips are soldered onto the screen if i remember rightly , if they are buggered it means taking the screen out again to re do them , i'll make sure the rear windscreen wash is intact to when finding a new tailgate , thank for the info

I`m based in Southampton & have a knackered tailgate sat in the garden however the actual glass & connections are in mint condition.I don`t know where your based but your welcome to have it free mate.

That`s if you should need it.

27th September 2011, 07:25

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Originally Posted by stevo67

I`m based in Southampton & have a knackered tailgate sat in the garden however the actual glass & connections are in mint condition.I don`t know where your based but your welcome to have it free mate.

That`s if you should need it.

cheers steve for that , im based in kent , the rear screen i had put in a month or so a go cost 115 quid if i remember rightly , buggers around here smashed it

, they don't even take stuff these day's they just like messing with your cars ! scratching them , breaking glass etc ! mindless people .
But hang onto that glass just incase you need it yourself as i said it ain't cheap , thanks for the offer though :0)