I broke my boot!

[Palmer]

Only had the car a day...

Accidently left the boot open, stopped the car and got out, went to shut the boot and heard a *ting* noise rather than a *click* boot sprung back open so i stupidly gave it a whack to shut. Im thinking the prong was stuck and i just slammed it and jammed it.

So key doesnt work in lock, remote open does nothing, switch in car does nothing.

I know im screwed, but how badly?

[HPsauce]

Ski hatch?

[Delboy]

Time for for the tin opener? I can't see you getting to anything of any interest through the ski hatch opening.

Scott broke something to do with the pull down motor on his but I don't think he had any issues with opening and closing.

If you can get it open by pulling on it while key fiddling etc then i would consider cut an access hole behind the number plate to let you at the latch.

Hopefully someone will have a better idea.

Goodluck

[Palmer]

I did see something on a previous thread i googled about undoing the rear light from the ski hatch (very long sockets!) and that gives access to all the motor / gubbins etc

[Delboy]

Sorry, I keep doing posting things without noticing its a different chassis.

Yes apparently you can do that on the D2

[HPsauce]

So do you actually have a ski hatch to work through?
If not it's not "that" difficult to open the hole up from inside the cabin.....

[Palmer]

Crisis averted. Pushed hard on the boot whilst the Mrs pressed the boot release - eventually popped open :)

[Cornershop]

Crisis averted. Pushed hard on the boot whilst the Mrs pressed the boot release - eventually popped open :)
Congrats :)

Wonder if there is any preventative maintenance that can prevent such a failure. My boot sounds a bit 'clangy' when closing it, not the reassuring clunk you get when closing doors.

Is this normal?

[HPsauce]

Having had mine apart (and replaced bits) several times I can say that the main parts are pretty robust.

But there is a plastic return spring that can break and make it non-lockable.
And if parts of that fall into the wrong place it "could" possibly end up locked shut, though the breakable bits are plastic and reasonable force (as above) would probably get it open.

The release mechanisms could just conceivably all be detached, but pretty unlikely TBH.

The only maintenance I can think of would be to take the catch off and inspect and lubricate it. If worn/faulty just replace it. All pretty simple to do.

[oldnick]

Crisis averted. Pushed hard on the boot whilst the Mrs pressed the boot release - eventually popped open :)

is she a big girl ?

[Palmer]

So my dash today keeps telling me my boots open even though its not.

Is there a sensor somewhere?

[HPsauce]

Yes, a small microswitch built into the latch in the boot lid.
Most of the latch is metal but there are some small plastic bits that can break and potentially jam the mechanism.

I'd buy a whole replacement unit (switch included) from A8parts before taking it off to investigate. That's what I did when I had similar problems, the actual switch itself turned out to be fine. £13.99 posted at present.

If you do buy one take it's plastic covers off and check it carefully for broken/missing plastic bits (before dismantling your car) as they are not always obvious. The first one A8Parts sent me was actually faulty and they sent me another straight away without fuss.

[Palmer]

Cheers dude ill get one ordered!

Boot button doesnt work either, it worked when i bought the car as thats how i opened the boot. Could this be connected?

Chris

[HPsauce]

Just possibly, but less likely. You need to take a close look at what actuates the release mechanism with boot lock button, remote key and drivers door button. Which exactly work or not, how is the security coded and how is the boot key lock set (RTFM ;) )?

[Palmer]

It works on the popper (fob) but not on the one by drivers seat or button on boot. Hmmm investigation time!! Lol

[HPsauce]

Is boot lock vertical (mine is RTFM!)?

[Palmer]

Yeah ive put the key in to turn it both ways doesnt make a difference lol

[HPsauce]

Summats broke then. Odd combination of failures though...... :Confused: