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12th November 2014, 10:16 AM
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2002 S8 Boot won't stay closed/intrior light blinking
Hello all
Boot on my car doesn't want to stay closed - and I can hear what I think is the central locking pump cycling, so is constantly popping boot open? Do you think this will be the CL pump at fault, or an actuator? To stop it happening I have just disconnected the actuator, so I can only open the boot with the button and not on the key Also, interior light comes on intermittently, so it must think something on the car is open?? Maybe this is unrelated, or down to a microswitch somewhere else? I think the CL pump still cycles more than it should though Any ideas welcome Thanks 
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12th November 2014, 10:22 AM
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I had problems with my boot latch, I think there's a thread here somewhere about it.
Some bits inside were broken and a replacement from our sponsors sorted it, very easy to fit. Your problem may be different of course.  Have a read through this thread, I described my problem (briefly) towards the end. http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4835
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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12th November 2014, 10:26 AM
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VCDS scan would help identify any issues - if you have access to VCDS? The pump cycling might be a leaky air hose - but the light issue points to a door not being indentified as closed which might, as you suggest, be a microswitch problem.
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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12th November 2014, 10:33 AM
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Yep, it's likely to be the microswitch in the boot latch. Happened twice to me. Replacement is a little bit fiddly but quite straight forward.
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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12th November 2014, 10:38 AM
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Already tried swapping latches - so have ruled that out (prob should have said that in original post!)
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12th November 2014, 10:39 AM
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12th November 2014, 10:40 AM
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As I noted in that thread I linked to, it's more likely to be the fragile plastic mechanism that actuates the switch, especially as if broken that can jam the latch/actuator and cause the failed locking issue.
As I think also said there it was actually easier to leave the existing microswitch wired in (popping it quickly out of the latch mechanism) when replacing the latch. If you buy a spare and examine it you'll see what I mean and how easy it is. If anyone does actually want just the microswitch itself (with lead) I think I have at least one working spare, probably two. Oops missed this! Quote:
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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12th November 2014, 10:41 AM
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If microswitch is separate, where do I locate it and the part number to replace? Thanks
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12th November 2014, 10:44 AM
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Yes the switch is part of the latch - the bit with the lead and plug on it - but trivially easy to extract. You would have remembered having to disconnect it, as well as the release cable of course.
As noted in the thread I linked to the first replacement latch I bought from A8parts had the same fault, they replaced it immediately. Have a look at the old latch if you have it and see if the plastic return spring I described is intact. It's very easy to see if you pop the microswitch out.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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14th November 2014, 08:28 PM
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