Power boot struggles to open on left side.

[Takemetothepub]

Originally Posted by Conquistador

From experience, it just sounds like the motor is getting old and tired - a common problem.

Ah ok, do we know if it's an easy job to change and if there is an after market motor to buy or just to go direct with Audi?

[Architex_mA8tey]

Originally Posted by Takemetothepub

Ah ok, do we know if it's an easy job to change and if there is an after market motor to buy or just to go direct with Audi?

It's also possible to take out the existing motor and take it apart, treat it to some violin rosin on the clutch wheel and then re-assemble and refit and then it should restore function back to working order for at least a couple of years
If you are coming to a local or national meet then either myself or maybe Audifin could show you how it's done

[Storka]

Install upgraded boot motor.
Check boot struts most important, try getting them regassed
Check the two springs each side of boot as they give it a bit of a launch.

[Turbo Tony]

Changing the motor is an easy job... I'm a complete novice but managed to do mine in around 20 mins.

Looking back, I can't think why on earth it took that long!