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how do, i have an 05 plate passatt and the boot release on the boot door has stopped working. I can still open the boot by putting the key but obviously it would be better if it was working.
Is there any easy fix for a semi capable do it yourselfer or is it a garage job? any ideas?
thanks.
Basically the same b5.5 chassis as my old A4. Take the rear fabric bit off the boot lid. It pulls off with A shaped clips. Socket to undo the surround with the number plate light and switch in. Clean contacts and reassemble.
that's worth a shot, thanks mr whatyouget.
Might seem unrelated but make sure the passenger side footwell carpet is dry. There's a known problem (although VW deny that it exists) where water floods over the body control module from the plenum chamber.
Peculiar behaviour related to the alarm and door locks / opening is the first symptom.
On my B5.5 saloon there was a part of the locking mechanism that mechanically links an electric actuator/motor (a sort of servo) with the mechanical latch release - it's located inside the boot lid under the trim. It's essentially a length of what looks like bike brake cable about 2 inches long with fittings either end. This snapped due to wear so the motor/actuator would move but as it wasn't attached to the latch it would stay shut. The remedy was that I crawled inside the boot, removed the carpet-like trim from the inside of the bootlid, and removed the above broken cable bit with some bird nose pliers and a screwdriver. Went to VW dealer and ordered a replacement which cost less than £10. Attached it to the locking mechanism (push fit and hook) and restored full functionality. Could be a similar fix on the estate.
If when you try to open the boot lid you hear the motor whirr/actuate inside the lid but it remains shut then it could be the same thing. If on the other hand there is no motor noise at all then I would look towards the electrics and in particular make sure the unit that controls the alarm and central locking which is located under the carpet in the front passenger footwell is dry. It's a 5 minute job to pull up the carpet by removing the trim below the door to gain access. Hope this helps if you go down the DIY route.