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Microswitch, lower tailgate

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Fig 1: Identifying Microswitch, Lower Tailgate
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Item Description
1 Microswitch, lower tailgate

The contact of the lower tailgate is designed as a microswitch and it switches to earth. The status of the microswitch is evaluated by the HKL. If the lower tailgate is not correctly closed, the automatic luggage compartment lid actuation cannot be executed. The automatic luggage compartment lid actuation control unit generates a Check Control message.