Hi guys, 

 

done a search and not got a 100% answer. Basically it does not open, from the key fob, or the button on the bootlid. so far i have done the following;-

 

Tried to free up the pusher, world on my LCR, however no avail here. 

Brand new lock/solenoid from TPS, again nothing, no sound, no wirring etc...

The lights on the door/boot work so i guess the fuse is not blown, seems ok to be honest. 

 

Heard something about alignment, but it doesn't even make any sound movement when the boot is open, 

 

Im starting to go mad here, any advise...

Did you check the little white link? In boot.

Go into the rear of the car, nearside, flip the back seat down and pull back the inner liner where the boot light is, in there is all the wiring etc. have a look around and a play with the wires and connectors including the one going to the light.

 

I found this resolved the problem on my VRS mate.

 

Dave.

Had an issue with mine, turned out that interior lighting fuse had blow which took out the boot as well. New fuse in and all works as should

Go into the rear of the car, nearside, flip the back seat down and pull back the inner liner where the boot light is, in there is all the wiring etc. have a look around and a play with the wires and connectors including the one going to the light.

 

I found this resolved the problem on my VRS mate.

 

Dave.

 

will check this shortly mate thanks

 

kgod, all lights seem to be working fine but will double check fuses 

no luck with either of those actions guys, whats next? also when i hold the boot button off the key the lights flash, and when i shut the boot, the lights flash, so it is clocking the boot closing. 

Remove plastic cover from around the striker/hoop, fold rear seats forwards. Lie in boot with doors closed and lock car, then try to unlock the boot from the keyfob. Should at least see if it's trying to do something. Some have reported the actuator arm bending/failing. It's part of the striker assembly on the boot, as opposed to the rear hatch.

common problem bud, I had the same problem with mine, didn't bother fixing mine, I just had to put pressure down on the boot lid as I pressed the button and it popped open!  lol worth a try!

 

(this is an alignment issue!)

Edited 9 January, 201412 yr by howley87

I cant see it being an alignment issue as its not doing nothing, even when its not screwed onto the car, with just the plug in, its baffling....

does sound like a fuse of wireing issue then, strange that the lights still work but no mechanism, i thought they would be on the same circuit.

That was my point, i think with mine the light in the boot was staying on for some reason and maybe that is why the boot wouldn't pop due to it thinking it was already open??

 

Mine was sorted when i had a good play with the wiring etc near the boot light.

 

Dave.

you need a multi meter or a power probe so you can see if the motor is getting any power at the boot end, could also use power probe to directly power the solinoid to see if it works.

Thought i would mention this for anyone that didn't know about the emergency lever.

Get into the boot, pull the black cover off and open the lock with the orange lever.

 

By the way, a common enough fault is for the wires to break at the hinges in the rubber boots. 

 

Any luck fixing this because I have the same issue swapped everything out lights still work the lot nothings working tho 

Good point, any update on this. Happens now and again for me. Thanks

Does the boot open if you first open and close the rear door? Both my wife's and mate's Fabias suffer this issue. I'm confused why opening rear door works but it does!

Hey! Not tried that. I just go for the boot release by the drivers seat. Since posting the boots works again. Go figure?

7 hours ago, Golf-Fiend said:

Does the boot open if you first open and close the rear door? Both my wife's and mate's Fabias suffer this issue. I'm confused why opening rear door works but it does!

 

That means the drivers door microswitch is failing.

11 minutes ago, TMB said:

 

That means the drivers door microswitch is failing.

 Where's that going to be located?

1 minute ago, TripleMcB said:

 Where's that going to be located?

 

Inside the drivers door. The switch is clipped to the outside of the lock module. You can buy the microswitches on ebay or you can buy a whole new lock unit with switch already fitted.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 7 November, 20178 yr by TMB

I've got a few days off next week. I'm changing the NSF latch mechanism and front speakers, so I'll have a look then. Thanks for the information. 

Microswitch for drivers door is part number 3BD998786

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Right-Door-Lock-Micro-Switch-3BD998786-For-VW-POLO-BORA-GOLF4-MK4-Passat-B5-UK/152524043229?hash=item23832433dd:g:g6IAAOSwE0JY~v3y

 

 

 

 

Edited 7 November, 20178 yr by TMB

Nice cheers

Just to point out that a new microswitch doesn't always work because the switch plunger operates by rubbing on a plastic covered cam. The plastic cam surface can be damaged which stops the switch working properly. Often a new lock unit is a better solution.

 

If you check my thread here (which was made before proper replacement switches became available) you will see what I mean about the cam...

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/330840-door-microswitch/?hl=%2Bdoor+%2Bmicroswitch#entry3977066

 

 

Edited 7 November, 20178 yr by TMB

Unusually cheap part. And thanks for the thread