Peter01438

Mine did the same. Obvious now, wires were making occasional contact. To open hatchback, you need an extra pair of hands. Person outside operates the hatchback release button, brake lights flashing, then open from inside. Hatchback section locks itself after about 10 seconds, so not really enough time to do it by yourself.

Emergency boot opening is detailed in the owners handbook.

Drop back seats and climb into the boot. There is a small hole inline with the lock. Insert a screwdriver and flick upwards. Just had mine repaired. There were breaks in 2 wires. 1 for boot release and 1 for reversing light. The breaks in the wires were by the hinging system for the single boot lid opening. The brake lights still flashed when operating the hatchback release.

I peeled back the corrugated rubber tube but couldn't see any breaks, etc. But the action of wiggling the wires made it work again. Apparently the wiring loom connectors are just in the roof lining, so maybe it was dry connections that needed tweaking. Hint: Operate boot release without closing boot, to see if it works.

Have to drop the back seats and crawl in. On the door just left of centre is a slot. Put a screwdriver in and slide upwards to release the catch. Left as you look at it from inside. The slot is not easily visible. It's like a knife cut in the fabric liner. Using a torch helps locate it. It's actually wider than the slit in the fabric. I think it shows it in owner's handbook. My hatchback release button was still operational, causing the brake lights to flash, though middle boot release is the one that didn't work. Have to get someone else to do the hatchback release then you flick inside. It relocks after approx 10 seconds not giving enough time to crawl in. Good luck 🤞

I have the same problem, boot wouldn't open and no near side reversing light. I have read various forums and I believe it is a wiring issue. I found by wiggling the corrugated flexible rubber tube that goes between the main body and the rear hatchback by the top left hinge, it all started working again! I took this rubber off each end and slid it back but could not see any broken wires? It is weird.