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Hello! The bonnet lock in my wife's Octavia (17reg) was really sticky, sometimes I could not open it easily, sometimes it was difficult to actually get it closed... Having some success with small jobs on my Kodiaq (discs/pads replacement, boot lock replacement) and being cash strapoedm, I thought I will just get the part from TPS and replace it myself. I managed to take the old lock out, install the new one, I think I have connected the Bowden cable as it should be (, and connected cables in the little plastic box, then, being just too happy that the job goes well, I installed all screws back, and .... closed the bonnet, without actually trying first if it's going to open. As you've guessed, I cannot now open it at all... Using the door handle, the bonnet does not open, I don't want to pull it too much, I think the cable might be stretched slightly already, so I am trying to understand what needs to be done to open the bonnet if the cable is not attached, or snapped... Did anyone did this before? I was thinking how the lock looked like when I was changing it, and the only thing that crosses my mind is that the front grille might need to be broken to get an access to the lock (even then it won't be easy, at it was hidden it it's own plastic box...

quick update, friend from VW garage confirmed this is plug-and-play part, so all good. Just need to put it all back together, make sure all works correctly ... just in time for Xmas!

Replaced the servo motor, in temp position now, it works! Tailgate closes, and soft-close locks the tailgate, then the light on the dash (boot open) disappears . Before I put everything back together in final places, is there anything in VCDS coding that needs to be done to this module? Checked all (I think) the service manuals and this servo motor is not shown anywhere, so no idea if there is any coding/basic setting to be done? Would be good to know so I don't end up breaking the new (£132) part shortly.

I really hope it's the servo motor .... after a bit of reading last night realized it could be also the foot sensor, or the sensor in one of the struts... Asked local TPS if they got the struts just in case... they don't stock them, and the guy said - they are quite expensive, each is 570 (or 507, I think I've fainted when he started "five hundred... :D:D:D). Hope it's the cheaper option!

I have also borrowed VCDS and found some things... 1) In the series of the sensors on the bottom, one of hte sensors (IDE09519-MAS09067) seems to be showing 1. I think when I open the tailgate all of them are ones, which would indicate that tailgate is open - but when it's closed, this sensor still shows that tailgate is open? IDE09499-IDE01991 Motors for tailgate: activation-Motor 1 for tailgate: status OFF IDE09499-IDE02012 Motors for tailgate: activation-Motor 2 for tailgate: status OFF IDE09499-MAS09001 Motors for tailgate: activation-Closing Assist Motor OFF IDE09501-MAS09012 Motors for tailgate: elec. current-Rear lid motor 1 0.00 A IDE09501-MAS09013 Motors for tailgate: elec. current-Rear lid motor 2 0.00 A IDE09519-MAS09054 Status of hall sensor in motor for tailgate-Motor 1 for tailgate: Hall sensor voltage supply On IDE09519-MAS09055 Status of hall sensor in motor for tailgate-Motor 2 for tailgate: Hall sensor voltage supply On IDE09519-MAS09066 Status of hall sensor in motor for tailgate-Motor 1: Sensor 1 00000000 IDE09519-MAS09067 Status of hall sensor in motor for tailgate-Motor 1: Sensor 2 00000001 IDE09519-MAS09068 Status of hall sensor in motor for tailgate-Motor 2: Sensor 1 00000000 IDE09519-MAS09069 Status of hall sensor in motor for tailgate-Motor 2: Sensor 2 00000000 2) this other fault seems to be confirming the servo motor failure? This error appeared on the day when I couldn't open the tailgate Address 6D: Trunk Elect. (J605) Labels:| 5Q0-959-107.clb Part No SW: 5Q0 959 107 L HW: 5Q0 959 107 J Component: HDSG-Modul H13 0261 Revision: -------- Serial number: 31623211100000 Dataset Number: V03935259NH 0001 Coding: 1B08 Shop #: WSC 33361 790 00144 ASAM Dataset: EV_DeckLidCONTIAU736 001014 ROD: EV_DeckLidCONTIAU736_VW37.rod VCID: 41DF4B1031005E42405-8014 1 Fault Found: 0065 - Rear Lid Closing Assistance B113E 29 [008] - Signal Implausible Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 4 Fault Frequency: 1 Reset counter: 40 Mileage: 152024 km Date: 2023.12.18 Time: 18:24:41 Status of closing assist-Limit switch for pull-shut assist.: Not operated 3) This is other fault seems to be pointing to the rear lid opener control module - but this error was logged back in September, so not sure if this is relevant ? (if memory serves me right, there was one time when my battery gone a bit low after car was sitting for few weeks, and I had to recharge it, but cannot remember if this was around the same time) Address 05: Acc/Start Auth. (J518) Labels:| 5Q0-959-435.clb Part No SW: 3Q0 959 435 G HW: 3Q0 959 435 G Component: VWKESSYMQB 037 0907 Revision: 00037000 Serial number: 0460673218 Dataset Number: V03935268ZS 0001 Coding: 032C0C070F Shop #: WSC 33361 790 00144 ASAM Dataset: EV_KessyHellaMQBAB 004041 ROD: EV_KessyHellaMQBAB.rod VCID: 3E2530EC40FE21BA3D7-806A Rear lid opener control module: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 3G0 962 243 B HW: 3G0 962 243 B Component: GEB.F.Heckoef H17 0904 Serial number: 58291568 1 Fault Found: 65794 - Function Restricted due to Insufficient Voltage U1400 00 [008] - - [Function restriction due to temp low voltage] Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear Freeze Frame: Fault Status: 00000001 Fault Priority: 6 Fault Frequency: 73 Reset counter: 105 Mileage: 149500 km Date: 2023.09.17 Time: 11:52:03 Terminal_15_Kessy_specified_value: On Terminal_15_Kessy_actual_value: On Terminal_15_central electric_actual_value: On Terminal_15red_Kessy_specified_value: On Terminal_15red_Kessy_actual_value: On Terminal_S_Kessy_specified_value: On Terminal_S_Kessy_actual_value: On Terminal_S_central electric_actual_value: On Terminal_50_Kessy_specified_value: OFF Terminal_50_Kessy_actual_value: OFF ZAT_pressed: OFF Park selector lever position: Engaged and locked Request active: Condition not met Enabling Steering Column Lock: Condition not met Enabling immobilizer: Condition met No active error mode: Condition met Key signature validity: Condition met Control Module Voltage: 8.510 V Driver information key position copy workshop: not active Driver information: roll warning: not active Driver information: emergency shutdown: not active Internal_key_position: no_message Driver information comfort switching: not active Vehicle speed: 0.0 km/h Engine RPM: 0.0 /min Status of vehicle locking: Vehicle unlocked Approach to the inside: not active Actuation to the inside: not active Approach to the outside: not active Actuation to the outside: not active Pulling actuation: outside door handle: not active Coding information: coded Approach to the inside: not active Actuation to the inside: not active Approach to the outside: not active Actuation to the outside: not active Pulling actuation: outside door handle: not active Coding information: coded Approach to the inside: not active Actuation to the inside: not active Approach to the outside: not active Actuation to the outside: not active Pulling actuation: outside door handle: not active Coding information: Not coded Approach to the inside: not active Actuation to the inside: not active Approach to the outside: not active Actuation to the outside: not active Pulling actuation: outside door handle: not active Coding information: Not coded Driver door: closed Front Passenger Door: closed Left rear door: closed Right rear door: closed Active_LF_scans: Init ID-sensor 1 authentication: status: No response ID-sensor 2 authentication: status: No response ID-sensor 3 authentication: status: No response ID-sensor 4 authentication: status: No response SPN_Byte 0: 00 SPN_Byte 1: 00 SPN_Byte 2: 00

New lock installed, unfortunately it works just the same way as the old one. The tailgate goes down but it is not locking properly - it sits 2-3mm above it's final position and dashboard still shows open tailgate... So it looks like it's the servo motor (attached) for the soft close that needs replacing... Is there anything I should know before replacing that? Seems easy enough, 4 plastic fittings holding it, one electrical plug and the cable that needs to be adjusted.... Again, not sure if there is anything to do with the VCDS?

Thanks! So far I managed to take half of the plastic trim off, the other side (next to the window) is stuck solid. Oh well, tonight is another night

I'm planning to start changing the lock tonight - any advice before start? VCDS coding required? Any other tips? All help hugely appreciated!

Also, just wonder if it's just the lock mechanism that is faulty - it appears there is also a servo-motor for the soft-close function of the door?

I have used some GT85 (with PTFE) and looks like the mechanism closes, but fails to do the "close assist" function - so it doesn't tighten the tailgate against the body (+light on the dash for open tailgate). Seems like it opens normally, but again, that's opening now from not fully locked position.

Hello everyone! I've got a quick question relating to the replacement of the tailgate lock in my Kodiaq. Came back home last night, and pressed the button to open the tailgate, heard the long beep and the boot never opened. Tried few things (opening it with the key/door button/tailgate button/waving my foot) and nothing worked. After trip to Skoda Aberdeen this morning, the mechanic initially said that it's going to be easy to unlock it from the inside, but after good 5 minutes, the door was still closed solid. He finally used his fist and bumped the tailgate where the lock is and hey pronto - the boot opened. We then opened and closed it few times, it seems to be working fine (the struts seem to be doing the work) but the tailgate does not close fully - it is up by 2-3mm, there is still a message on the dash that the boot is open. We then tested it few times and came to conclusion that the lock is faulty and need to be replaced. As I will need to take the car for a long drive over Christmas, and there is no chance to get the car booked to get this done by Skoda, and my friendly garage I used in the past is closed for Xmas already, I will attempt to do this myself - TPS had the replacement lock, and I have already found some information on the forum how to take off the plastic trim - so hopefully not too difficult. However, I was wondering: 1) Is there a service manual available somewhere that would explain step by step what needs to be done? 2) Is there any coding required after the new unit is installed (or perhaps even before I take the old unit out?). Only asking as I remember when some repairs were done by the garage (namely replacing rear brakes and replacing Haldex oil) they were using VCDS to make some changes. Is that required as well with the tailgate lock replacement? I've got an access to VCDS, but have not used it really in the past, so hoping it's a simple parts swap and no programming required? Best Regards, Raf