Boot Won't Shut

[M-A8]

Originally Posted by ScottB5

Two hours later, 2 battery removals and refit plus some time on VCDS and I found the issue.



Two snapped teeth on a cog.
No idea when or why this happened.
Part of my thinks it was when I plugged or unplug the cables and it confused the motor, it spun up and snapped the teeth.

At least I found the issue, I just need to get it fixed.
I doubt I can buy the needed cog so it's back to A8 Parts and see of they got a motor.

Good job Scott, shame it's that not a spring or something simple

>>>>>
By the way, great info Random Guy

[snapdragon]

Grrr. If this was 2020, you would just 3D print a new one using a solidworks file you downloaded from a solidwork sharing site.

[Delboy]

Originally Posted by snapdragon

Grrr. If this was 2020, you would just 3D print a new one using a solidworks file you downloaded from a solidwork sharing site.

Not a bad idea, I could have sketched one up in solidworks if I had it here

[ScottD3]

My mate's dad has a 3D printer, so its an idea but at the moment my boot don't shut very well.
It latches and shuts but not all the way.

Delboy, If you want to solidwork it. I'm more than willing to send it to you and see if my mates dad can print it out. Be interesting.


My randomly unplugging cables is the reason this broke I think.
O well, one to chalk up to making sure that I always remove the battery when unplugging things.

The amount of error codes I had was mental.

Just emailed A8Parts for a price on another motor.

[Delboy]

Originally Posted by ScottB5

My mate's dad has a 3D printer, so its an idea but at the moment my boot don't shut very well.
It latches and shuts but not all the way.

Delboy, If you want to solidwork it. I'm more than willing to send it to you and see if my mates dad can print it out. Be interesting.


My randomly unplugging cables is the reason this broke I think.
O well, one to chalk up to making sure that I always remove the battery when unplugging things.

The amount of error codes I had was mental.

Just emailed A8Parts for a price on another motor.

Yeah stick it in the post, it will interesting to see the 3d print outcome.

I'll PM the address.

[ScottD3]

Brilliant thanks.

Just double checking with my mate he still has it, what format and he's happy to do it.

[ulfilias]

Opened my boot.....and it now won't lock. Comes down on the button. Goes down and then springs back up!!!

I've tried a screwdriver in the catch mechanism (on lid) and it seems rather weak, though dont know how to get to the mechanism yet (boot lid liner removal?)

I've had the catch plate (on the car, above bumper) loose, have sprayed and cleaned and tried various positions with no joy!

Any pointers???


Lee