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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Is there a way to close the power lift-gate without using the button on the gate itself?

In other words, can someone in the driver's seat close the power life-gate?
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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I believe the answer is, "No."
The button on the tailgate is the only way to close it, AFAIK.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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you can with the remote.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...tch-by-Kufatec

http://kufatec.com/index.php?main_pa...oducts_id=1126
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:57 AM
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using the stock remote/key fob only allows opening not closing (at least on my 2010) same with the button/lever on the drivers door open only no close... unless you install the above aftermarket mod.

I was in a discussion with others about this and it came down to it being explained as a 'safety-issue' in that if you were able to close the lift-gate from the drivers seat position you CANNOT completely see what is going on back there; so again a safety point to have to be standing at the back to press the button and have it close.

in case of emergency issues you can, with force, close the lift-gate by hand but I don't think that is what you are looking for.
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