hermannsmith1
Mini Cabrio Tailgate Sensor Issue
Summary of the thread
A 2019 Mini Cabrio had an issue with its automatic tailgate, which only opened partially, accompanied by a "tailgate hall sensor fault" error. The problem was suspected to be caused by a defective cable or plug connection. After taking the car to a workshop, it was confirmed that the fault was due to a defective cable, which was then repaired, resolving the issue.
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hermannsmith1 (community.author)
The error message is pretty generic, just "tailgate hall sensor fault." I haven't checked the sensor wiring myself. Where exactly should I be looking for this sensor?
lisa_frost1
Yeah, it sounds similar to what I experienced. The sensor is usually near the tailgate motor. Honestly, given the error code and your description, it's likely a wiring issue. If you are not familiar with sensor calibration, it might be best to have a workshop take a look.
hermannsmith1 (community.author)
Just wanted to give an update. Took it to the shop, and they confirmed the tailgate hall sensor fault. Cable was indeed defective. 95€ later, the open tailgate works as it should. Thanks for your help.
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lisa_frost1
I had a similar issue with my Skoda a while back. "Hall sensor" basically tells the car the position of something, in this case, the tailgate. Does the error message point to a specific sensor or just a general fault? Have you checked the sensor wiring and plug connection? Those are often the culprits.