Central locking failure in the boot…. Expensive?

[SK999DA]

Have had problems. I needed a new high-level break light, which was poorly fitted… By me… and the rear window squirter pipe popped off.

Anyway I had a leak in the tailgate.

Now, when the boot is shut and I go to open it via button or driver door; CL opens only to immediately close (the whole car). The boot latch works, boot lights go on/off; the solenoid works, it opens and closes the boot; but the key/latch part does not function, when I turn the key in the boot I can hear the solenoid being manually moved, via the key, but no CL.

So whatson... I think it is this part.

Will the new part have to have to have a new key or can I use the original key barrel? And the most important question HOW MUCH WILL IT COST FOR A NEW ONE????????????

[SK999DA]

I went to Skoda and initially they wanted £100+VAT for the handle assembly but after some more investigation (from Mr Skoda parts) you can simply by the locking sensor for £15+VAT... RESULT!

[Raf_]

A good parts guy who actually looks up things for you is a bonus lol, must say they are getting better