The Citroen DS4 tailgate release is operated by a handle / micro-switch arrangement that is incorporated into the trim that stretches across the tailgate. Citroen in their infinite wisdom have decided that no spare parts are available, which means forking out £100+ just to replace a tiny switch.
Our good friend Stuart from sunny Darlington has come up with a workaround that might just save you a buck or two.
Basically you are replacing the current lever with a Chevrolet switch. eBay appears to be awash with them. Just search "Chevrolet tailgate switch". Grab yourself a switch and follow the instructions:
Remove the tailgate trim. They are held on with studs through the tailgate
Remove the old lever assembly
New Chevy switch
Cute
Double sided sticky pads
Cut to shape and positioned
Cables threaded through
Old switch housing removed and holes drilled for wires
Wires threaded through
Refitted into tailgate trim
Gasket in position
Tailgate trim refitted with Chevy switch wires poking through
You are kidding? You can buy new microswitch and replace it. Just need to remove old sealing compound and resolder.. I just did that..
Paul
11 August 2020 | 10:54
Hi Do you have the part number for the Microswitch
BigMick
03 February 2020 | 9:14
Nicely done Vaidas. Would you like to share how?
Kev
15 June 2020 | 15:34
I'm having the same issue so which is best option please. Chevrolet switch or just a microswitch? And where do I get just a switch. Thanks.
BigMick
15 June 2020 | 17:45
Hi Kev. I think the first step would be to remove your faulty switch and figure out what the existing microswitch looks like. Then hunt down an appropriate switch on ebay , Maplins, RS Components or the like.
Kevin Hedges
18 June 2020 | 14:23
Hi, I've purchased a Chevrolet switch as was only a fiver and will have a go at the above I think. Seems a new switch at citroen comes in at £145 😮 I'm thinking that aslong as I can get the new switch secure should work fine. Hopefully.
Kevin Hedges
18 June 2020 | 14:26
Hi, I've purchased a Chevrolet switch as was only a fiver and will have a go at the above I think. Seems a new switch at citroen comes in at £145 😮 I'm thinking that aslong as I can get the new switch secure should work fine. Hopefully.
Nicola Paisley
20 March 2023 | 18:53
@Kevin Hedges... did this ever work?
Chris Wilkins
31 May 2023 | 8:26
My problem with this hack is that I only need the handle part because the springs have come off so the switch doesn't make contact with the micro switch. Any ideas would be appreciated
You are kidding? You can buy new microswitch and replace it. Just need to remove old sealing compound and resolder.. I just did that..
Hi
Do you have the part number for the Microswitch
Nicely done Vaidas. Would you like to share how?
I'm having the same issue so which is best option please. Chevrolet switch or just a microswitch? And where do I get just a switch. Thanks.
Hi Kev.
I think the first step would be to remove your faulty switch and figure out what the existing microswitch looks like. Then hunt down an appropriate switch on ebay , Maplins, RS Components or the like.
Hi, I've purchased a Chevrolet switch as was only a fiver and will have a go at the above I think. Seems a new switch at citroen comes in at £145 😮 I'm thinking that aslong as I can get the new switch secure should work fine. Hopefully.
Hi, I've purchased a Chevrolet switch as was only a fiver and will have a go at the above I think. Seems a new switch at citroen comes in at £145 😮 I'm thinking that aslong as I can get the new switch secure should work fine. Hopefully.
@Kevin Hedges... did this ever work?
My problem with this hack is that I only need the handle part because the springs have come off so the switch doesn't make contact with the micro switch. Any ideas would be appreciated