MG ZS EV auto tailgate

[Willie]

Finally got round to fitting the tailgate from Aliexpress, routing the cables was not as difficult as I first thought, the worst part was threading the cables through the flexible rubber conduits at the tailgate hinge. I've included some photos of the installation

 

[Abaker Mk2]

Great project. You not worried about kissing your warranty goodbye?

 

[Lovemyev]

The easy rods came in very handy on this job .

 

[Willie]

The easy rods can in very handy on this job .

Yes, I agree they saved taking some of the panels off completely, I've still to fit the foot sensor after I have studied the installation notes a bit more as they are very vague. I will send some videos of the tailgate working later

 

[Lovemyev]

Yes, I agree they saved taking some of the panels off completely, I've still to fit the foot sensor after I have studied the installation notes a bit more as they are very vague. I will send some videos of the tailgate working later

Please do that !.

 

[Willie]

Great project. You not worried about kissing your warranty goodbye?

Not really

 

[Lovemyev]

Not really

It would be easy enough to remove again of course, if you really wanted too.

 

[Susanna]

Anyone with a disability would possibly require adaptations to be made to their vehicle, including changes much more complex than the auto tailgate. I don’t see why that would necessarily invalidate their warranty.

 

[Lovemyev]

Anyone with a disability would possibly require adaptations to be made to their vehicle, including changes much more complex than the auto tailgate. I don’t see why that would necessarily invalidate their warranty.

This is a very good point .
I am sure that one owner has had an electric lifting device ( crane / winch ) fitted in rear of their car ?.
You could say the same for installing a tow bar for a bike carrier I guess ?.
These are removable devices at the end of the day.

 

[AK OK]

Anyone with a disability would possibly require adaptations to be made to their vehicle, including changes much more complex than the auto tailgate. I don’t see why that would necessarily invalidate their warranty.

I doubt they fitted them themselves...

 

[Willie]

Anyone with a disability would possibly require adaptations to be made to their vehicle, including changes much more complex than the auto tailgate. I don’t see why that would necessarily invalidate their warranty.

I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and that is the main reason I fitted it. when closing the tailgate manually by the recessed handle it trapped my fingers, after that I shut it by grabbing the tailgate itself ending up with muddy fingers scratching the paintwork.

 

[Susanna]

I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and that is the main reason I fitted it. when closing the tailgate manually by the recessed handle it trapped my fingers, after that I shut it by grabbing the tailgate itself ending up with muddy fingers scratching the paintwork.

Having the electric tailgate will be a huge help for you. I have intermittent issues after a rotator cuff injury, and also tennis elbow. Anything that assists day to day living is most welcome!

 

[Lovemyev]

Having the electric tailgate will be a huge help for you. I have intermittent issues after a rotator cuff injury, and also tennis elbow. Anything that assists day to day living is most welcome!

I can fully understand that reaching up to pull down on that hatchback, against the pressure of the two gas struts, is not ideal with any shoulder problems or any joint problems.
Especially if you are of a shorter stature, as you have further to reach.
My wife is quite short and had impingement in her shoulder that resulted in surge twice.
She has to stand on her toes to reach the grab pocket on the ZS EV.
Her Fiat 500 is better, because the car has a much lower ride hight, which makes the hatch easier to reach.
Fiat also provide a soft material grab strap that hangs down, when the hatch is opened.
This makes life a lot easier, something like this would be a handy retro refit on the ZS EV.

 

[TheArcher]

Would it affect insurance as it's a modification? Lovely idea though. Wish it was an option.

 

[Kithmo]

ISTR someone else fitted some stronger struts (or stronger springs in the struts) to enable the hatch to rise on it's own.
Would stronger struts (springs) also make it harder to pull down ?

 

[Lovemyev]

ISTR someone else fitted some stronger struts (or stronger springs in the struts) to enable the hatch to rise on it's own.
Would stronger struts (springs) also make it harder to pull down ?

Yes - I believe it would.
Increasing the strength of the gas struts would see the hatch lift more quickly, but would it would take more energy for the person to pull the hatch back down.

 

[Anf800]

Would not do this myself, but would definitely pay for it. #AnyOneOffering?

 

[Willie]

I am finding it very hard to upload videos of the operation of the tailgate, every time I try it says the file is to big or it says dose not support the format. any suggestions

 

[Lovemyev]

I am finding it very hard to upload videos of the operation of the tailgate, every time I try it says the file is to big or it says dose not support the format. any suggestions

Most members upload the videos to YouTube first ( because of this very issue ) and then just attach the link to the YouTube page to the thread on the forum, if that makes sense ?.

 

[Alb]

What he said