simonkbike

Was thinking I might try seeing if I can bypass the switch to test if it opens, but it's a low priority task on my (v long) to-do list. Good luck.

'Fraid not but I'm coming to the realisation (bit slow these days) that the unlatch mechanism inside is separate from the lock mechanism. So the boot unlocks fine with the central locking but the latch isn't responding to the handle switch. Problem could be in the switch or the latch but as the latch responds to the key, maybe it's the switch. Need a bit more research. What do you think?

Found this thread after a 100 mile sticky pickup trip to Birmingham airport in 35degrees heat. Same symptoms of Aircon fading temp (ie warmer output) & reducing fan output although still working at full speed. Started about an hour into journey. The 15 min wait revived everything so it worked full blast as we set off but faded again. Did you get a resolution? Lots of technical info above went over my head. I've seen elsewhere suggestion that system is freezing up over time which would explain the fade & reduced output but I can't see a definitive solution. Is it just low refrigerant? S.

Hi, Bit late to the party but yours is the first report I've seen that's exactly the same fault as mine. 2016 model, had it since new and it always unlocked all doors & boot from key fob, top button. About a year ago it stopped unlocking the boot with the doors, I have to press the middle boot button which unlatches boot lid but doesn't unlock it. If you close the lid it's still locked & you need button press to release again. You said it was "main locking mechanism"; can you be more specific, please. I'm not getting much joy from dealer so any guidance would help. Any fault codes? What parts did you replace? Cheers, Simon

I only have puncture repair kit in my Octavia mkIII estate & looking for spare wheel & jack kit. Anyone confirm if mkII jack is same fit on jacking point when in use or if there are any compatibility issues I should know about? Thanks, S.