How to deal with the electric tailgate failure of Cadillac SRX?
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For the electric tailgate failure of Cadillac SRX, simply replacing the electric right-side support rod can restore normal operation. The following precautions should be noted during replacement: 1. The tailgate can be lifted every time but cannot stay up; replacement is only applicable when the tailgate has never stopped rising at various heights (dozens of centimeters, more or less) in the open state. 2. After replacing the support rod, the tailgate will resume normal operation, but the service life of the new support rod will only last about one year. 3. From a long-term perspective, it is best to replace the tailgate support rods in pairs to maintain consistent internal pressure. Replacing only one side will accelerate the wear of the new support rod.
My old SRX's power tailgate also acted up before, let me share some quick fixes. First try holding down the tailgate button on your key fob - sometimes it's just signal interference. Then check for leaves or coins stuck in the tailgate crevice; debris in the tracks is super common. There's an emergency release cord on the right side of the trunk - pull it for manual operation in a pinch. If none of that works, chances are the lift strut motor's gone bad - hydraulic strut leaks are pretty common on older models like this. Last time I replaced mine with aftermarket struts for 800 bucks, still going strong after two years. Pro tip: disconnect the battery for 10 minutes to reset the vehicle computer - works like magic sometimes.
