Will Manually Closing an Electric Tailgate Cause Damage?
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Occasionally closing the car's electric tailgate manually once or twice will not cause damage, but frequent manual closing may harm the motor. Here is detailed information about car electric tailgates: 1. Features: Manual and automatic opening: It can be opened either manually or remotely with a car key, meeting the needs of different scenarios and providing convenience for users; During the closing process, if sensors detect an object near the tailgate, it will stop moving to prevent injuries or damage from impact; The opening and closing angles of the electric tailgate are programmable and can be set according to requirements. 2. Precautions: Before opening the electric tailgate, ensure there are no obstacles, ceilings, or rear walls within its opening range to prevent scratches caused by unnoticed obstructions; When the electric tailgate is fully closed, it emits a "beep" alarm sound. Do not start the vehicle until you hear this alarm to avoid accidents due to an unsecured tailgate; If the electric tailgate malfunctions, it should be serviced at an authorized dealer.
I've been driving an electric car with a power tailgate for several years. Initially, because it was convenient for moving goods, I often closed it quickly by hand, thinking it was no big deal. But later, I noticed the tailgate motor started making strange noises, and upon inspection, it turned out that frequent manual closing had caused noticeable wear on the motor gears, costing nearly 2000 yuan for repairs. The mechanic explained that power tailgates are designed to be operated via buttons, and manual pulling can cause uneven stress on internal components, especially the latches and sensors, which are prone to mis-triggering or wear. Now, I always use the button to operate it, only manually closing it gently in emergencies, and I make sure to regularly maintain the chain mechanism. I recommend everyone develop good habits to avoid major losses over minor conveniences—after all, repairing a tailgate isn't cheap.
