One of the members on a Q5 forum has created a module that will allow for the remote closing of the tailgate via the key fob. Being that the Cayenne is a distant cousin of the Q5, I asked him if it would work on our 958's. He thinks it would work, but would need to identify the correct wires to tap into.

Unfortunately I am not in the Cincinnati area, otherwise I would take him up on the offer. Any fellow members in Cincinnati that would be willing to try this out? I have no association with the guy, just interested to get this done on my 958 if it indeed works.

audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-discussion-129/remote-close-tailgate-modules-2877036/"]Remote Tailgate Close Module

 

I'd love to have that too. The especially annoying thing is that the TReg has the feature

Can you post his PDF here or send it to me so I can take a look at it without registering on a site I won't otherwise use?

 

I've reached out for a copy of the install instructions and will post here when I get it.

 

Here are the pdf instructions.

Audi Remote Hatch Operation Module InstallationR1

gnat, I'll also send you a PM as Doug has provided some contact info so you can call him if you need.

 

Oh if only we knew about this last year when my tailgate was in pieces for the repaint!

That's going to be slightly involved from what I recall, but not too terrible. If no one can get to it before I do (no garage, 4" of snow today, and approaching 0 temps the rest of the week) I'll pull mine apart to see what I can find.

 

Well, doesn't look like it will work

Apparently in the Audi's when the tailgate is open if you press the open button again it will still run the lock motor to open the latch. Rather than listening on the CANBUS for the signal, he is taping into the wires that send power to the latch module and waiting for it to get power when his sensor says the gate is open already.

The Cayenne (at least mine) doesn't seem to be doing that which means his solution won't work as is.