Tailgate won't lock

[Squad]

Hi,
When i close the tailgate, it does shut and opens only when i lift the handle, but it will not lock either by the key, and the battery is flat.
Does anyone know what I can do?

[Tomcat3]

I think there has been a few threads on the site about this and from memory its a small rod that has broken or come adrift. Try a search for more info.

[Squad]

I think there has been a few threads on the site about this and from memory its a small rod that has broken or come adrift. Try a search for more info.

The tailgate will lock with the remote when the battery is on the car but it won't lock without the battery why?

[Tomcat3]

Are you saying with the car battery disconnected the boot wont lock? If yes the locks needs power to drive the lock mechanism.