Inside boot release button not working

[3.7 slp]

Hi all just to see what you think i have found that my drivers door piller boot release botton is not working.....was thinking it could be one of the air lines next to the hinges on the opening....
.....i can hear the air coming out after i have started the car for a time...


Thanks all

[The_Laird]

What car is it? If it's a vacuum leak, wouldn't that stop the boot opening on the 'blip' button on the key fob too?

[47p2]

Make sure the key position on the boot lock is in the correct position before you look any further

[Adrian E]

The button in the B pillar and the remote use an electric actuator to release the boot - if it works on the remote (push and hold for several seconds) I'd be pulling the switch and testing the connections to see if there's a continuity fault. If not, it suggests the switch itself is faulty.

[3.7 slp]

Originally Posted by The_Laird

What car is it? If it's a vacuum leak, wouldn't that stop the boot opening on the 'blip' button on the key fob too?

sorry its a 2000 A8 qs 3.7.And yes that's what i'm thinking as it works evey time with the key fob

[3.7 slp]

Originally Posted by 47p2

Make sure the key position on the boot lock is in the correct position before you look any further

Thanks did check and the boot key position is in the up- down position

[3.7 slp]

Originally Posted by Adrian E

The button in the B pillar and the remote use an electric actuator to release the boot - if it works on the remote (push and hold for several seconds) I'd be pulling the switch and testing the connections to see if there's a continuity fault. If not, it suggests the switch itself is faulty.

Cool thank you will give that a check over..it a new button as the old one feel apart a few months ago...the button dose light up.... but will take it apart and check it.

Is there anything else that i should check out

[mannyo]

When I got my A8 the switch to work the boot was broken. Got a replacement from the forum sponsors (A8parts) via ebay, and now it works a treat.

Was the replacement new or secondhand, if the latter then it could have failed.

[3.7 slp]

Good point this one was new from TSP in Leicester was about £15 or so.

[green A8]

Is your glovebox locked? if so this should 'knock out' the pillar switch. This trick has caught me out a time or two. It stops anyone with the service key entering the boot also.

Hope this helps.

Paul.