Power boot struggles to open on left side.

[homer simpson]

Originally Posted by snapdragon

I finally got my boot to open easily by replacing the motor with the later 2009 4E0827852H one with the metal casing. Wow, It took just 10 minutes to swap the part and instantly works like it should. I could now sit on the boot lid and it would tip me up. it opens much faster too. Thankfully I got one at a great price of £75 in these uncertain times. I would advise anyone who wants to sort this, don't waste money on new struts etc.. and look out for a 4E0827852H at a decent price.
I know there are various Nm versions, both my old and new are 164Nm, which I believe is one of the lower ratings.

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Where did you find one at that price??

Originally Posted by J i m s t e r

I've got a spare one (the metal one, 4E0827852H) which I thought was why my boot wouldn't open but turns out it was a faulty tilt-sensor stopping the boot opening, so $299 later (including shipping from the US as no-one here had one at the time) I was back at square one.

New tilt sensor fixed it, so if anyone wants to make me an offer, feel free.

Might be interested! How did you diagnose the tilt sensor?

[J i m s t e r]

Originally Posted by homer simpson

Where did you find one at that price??



Might be interested! How did you diagnose the tilt sensor?

My VAG specialist fitted the new motor and still no dice. His diagnostics must have said faulty tilt, and he knew that sensor disabled the (power) boot release. He then got to the module and it was corroded due to (you guessed it) water ingress.

Once the sensor was replaced, it worked. He told me I didn't need the new motor after all so he put that back and it still worked fine. Other thing I needed was a new latching cable assembly so it pulls the boot tight on power close.

It's the gift that keeps on giving...

[homer simpson]

Definitely interested. I'm currently stranded abroad but will pm you when I'm back if that's OK? Thanks

[J i m s t e r]

Yeah no worries. Let me know when you need it.

[homer simpson]

Originally Posted by snapdragon

I would advise anyone who wants to sort this, don't waste money on new struts etc.. and look out for a 4E0827852H at a decent price.

I agree! Finally got mine sorted with a replacement from Jimster. Annoyingly, mine had a plastic 2006 PF fitted and so at some point someone has changed it for the incorrect part. Works perfectly now.

Originally Posted by J i m s t e r

Yeah no worries. Let me know when you need it.

Thanks again Jimster