On 04/11/2023 at 16:01, ApertureS said:

Also hold the boot button on the fob, it should pop the boot  Check it all works as should. Then we can confirm its the boot handle switch.

I did this and it popped. After 10 yrs of ownership I didn't know it did that. Thanks for that.

Requirement for a sustained button press helps avoid accidental (bum-dialling style) boot opening. Unlike other doors, the boot can't re-lock itself automatically once it's popped, I think.

Vaguely think the time can be varied with VCDS, 1 second hold, 2 seconds etc.

34 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Requirement for a sustained button press helps avoid accidental (bum-dialling style) boot opening. Unlike other doors, the boot can't re-lock itself automatically once it's popped, I think.

Vaguely think the time can be varied with VCDS, 1 second hold, 2 seconds etc.

It can't re-lock itself. Needs manual downwards pressure to close it, then it will lock. Important not to leave the keys in it.

On 04/11/2023 at 14:01, ApertureS said:

Yeah this is what i was trying to (albeit it very poorly) explain!

@ords hopefully this explains what im getting at a bit better for you  

Just wanted to add my thanks to the conversation here, guidance and help with providing the spare part. Arrived well packaged and I finally got around to trying to fit it on Sunday between the showers... a bit of a fiddle but once it's sussed, it's fine. Went in well and yes boot switch now working as before.
Thanks again for your help.

 

 

Edited 22 November, 20232 yr by OctaviaJon
seemed to have made it a double entry

Hi all

I recently had a problem with my 18 plate Octavia - the button on the boot lid just died.

I gathered my courage and removed the button form the outside. Here's the video link to a short clip I made on youtube. It turned out in my case it was due to cold weather which may have had something to do with shrinkage of the contacts - it works now. But if it needs changing, I'll just by the button and easily replace it.

No need to tamper with the inside trim at all - and you can take it out even if the lid is closed (one of my initial worst fears).

 

 

Hello, New here and hoping you can help. I have a 2012 Octavia. The boot was not opening, even though I can hear the mechanism noise when pressing the button above the number plate. I ordered the latch online (not a Skoda part) replaced it, but it is still the same. What is the likelihood that the new latch is faulty. I also had to leave off the outer plastic sleeve to get it to lock for some reason. Any suggestions welcome as I would rather avoid taking it to a garage for what must surely be a simple job. Cheers