Tailgate stuck in unlock position

[Bowtner]

I am having problems with my tailgate, its stuck in the unlock position. I've had the car about 5 years and the lock has been fine until Wednesday. I opened it but when I went to close it the lock stayed in the unlock position.
I have took the trim off and and a sparky friend has checked all the wiring terminals that go to the lock. One of the terminals is only showing a 200 milli-volt change to the motor terminals when the key is turned in the lock. Could this be a bad earth or a break in the wiring? Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks in advance Bowtner

 

[Bowtner]

Fixed it. I decided it must be a motor problem so started to remove it after a couple of turns on one of the fixing screws the motor released. put it all back together and its as good as new. Happy days

 

[GlanzaV]

I know you've fixed it - but in the spirit of helping other who might search:

How-To for non-locking boot

It may also be a different cause entirely but is quite common on the Ibiza! where the solenoid in the locking mechanism sticks.

 

[Bowtner]

Cheers GlazaV