Why when I lock my car on my key fob does it not lock the boot. The only way I have overcome this is to lock from the centre console, even then it does not always lock the Boot.

 

I can open the boot on the key fob from locked. Its so annoying it is pure luck if I can lock the boot. HELP Thanks P 'The hand book is useless'

Take it to the dealer 2019 car still under warranty ?

It is locked. 
 

The reason it keeps opening is because you have your key with you. 

Thank you all. 

 

Nick, I have arranged for the Dealer to sort out, good choice

 

Mick, You have lost me, of course I have the keys with me when I go out or shopping,,,,,,,,Are you saying I need to be away from the car before it locks? How will I know if it has locked. Today it did the same thing and hadn't locked and if I returned to the car I wouldn't  know if it had locked or unlocked on my return. Sorry if I sound stupid.

 

I think what Mick means is that you should lock the car, walk away, leave the key somewhere and then try to open the boot using the release button above the number plate. You should not be able to do so unless you have the key on your person.

 

Not sure what you mean by "I can open the boot on the key fob from locked." as that sounds like expected behaviour.

Hi Legacy

 

Thanks for your input.

 

I think trying to describe the problem is my fault.

 

1. Yes, I have left the key with my husband and the boot had locked

2. On returning to the car the boot was not locked.

2. Opening the boot when locked was also random.

3. When the car doors were opened, as I arrived back on my drive, some times the boot remained locked.

4. The key fob did open the boot but should it not be open as Mick suggests  

 

Surely, I should be able to walk away from the car without fearing the boot is not locked. I can visualise a man shouting 'Keep Away' this car has a mind has its own mind!

 

I have now solved the problem, I have put a push bike in the Boot.

Thanks - I understand now.

 

It does sound like a dealer visit will be necessary to sort it out - hopefully it'll be a straightforward fix.

 

Do please let us know the outcome - it'll be useful for future reference on the forum.

Thank you all for your contributions. I will know more when the technician has a look. (or should I say lock)

 

I will let you know how I get on.

An update.

 

The issue was covered under warranty and although they stated no obvious faults were found they did reset the computer and surprisingly, all now works fine.  

 

We did report some damper rust, boot on the lower arms but because the dampers were not leaking they would not carry out a repair under warranty. We have lodged a complaint. The dealers, even with our other Skoda cars appear reluctant to resolve repairs under warranty often seeking a payment to do the work?

 

All done for now. Thanks

On 13/09/2021 at 16:11, Legacy said:

 

 

Not sure what you mean by "I can open the boot on the key fob from locked." as that sounds like expected behaviour.

 

EDIT: Deleted my reply to this as I had read it wrong.

 

Ignore me!

Edited 3 October, 20214 yr by Gax