Pinpoint Test K: Tailgate Latch Does Not Clasp

1. K1: TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT CLASP 
   1. With the tailgate in the open position, check the claw position of the latch.

      Is the latch claw in the fully open position?

      Yes:  GO to  K2.

      No:  Operate a release switch, open the latch and repeat the test.

2. K2: TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT CLASP 
   1. Manually operating the tailgate to an almost closed position, check the alignment of the striker to the latch.

      Is the striker central to the latch throat?

      Yes:  GO to  K3.

      No:  GO to Pinpoint Test H.

3. K3: TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT CLASP 
   1. With the tailgate in an open position manually operate the latch claw to the second clasp position.

      Does the latch claw rotate to the second clasp position and hold?

      Yes:  GO to Pinpoint Test E.

      No:  GO to  K4.

4. K4: TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT CLASP 
   NOTE: Latch in actuated position (fully cinched)
   1. Refer to the relevant article of the repair information and remove the tailgate trim for access to the tailgate latch. Refer to: TAILGATE TRIM PANEL (G1567820)

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   2. Check the position of the cinch actuator lever on the latch.

   Is the cinch actuator lever actuated?

   Yes:  GO to  K5.

   No:  GO to  K6.

5. K5: TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT CLASP 
   1. Remove the soft close cable

      Does the position of the cinch actuator lever travel further to the rest position?

      Yes:  GO to Pinpoint Test E. step 4

      No:  Install a new tailgate latch assembly as necessary due to internal mechanical failure.

6. K6: TAILGATE LATCH DOES NOT CLASP 

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1. Check the position of the snow load lever.

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Is the snow load lever stuck in the activated position?

Yes:  Install a new tailgate latch assembly as necessary due to internal mechanical failure.

No:  Contact Jaguar Land Rover Technical Assistance with all of the above findings and information.