Hi does anyone know where to find the emergency boot release switch inside the vehicle.

 

I've seen on the MKII there is a small panel you can remove from the boot, and then it reveals a lever, my car L&K 2017 doesn't appear to have this pop out panel, so wondering can it still be opened from the inside and how?

 

There is no emergency/mechanical release. 

Have you got a problem and cant open the tailgate?

Just taken some photos of the inside of the boot.

 

on a MKII there would just be a section between the straps ,  which you can pop out which then reveals a lever, but here there is nothing, but apart from a torox screw, I think it is.

 

 

Just now, ApertureS said:

There is no emergency/mechanical release. 

Have you got a problem and cant open the tailgate?

Yes, it's stuck shut.

 

I have tried using the Fob to open it, the indicators flash to indicate they received the command but it does not open, the switch isn't working either, so I'm assuming it's the tail gate lock that is dead or some fuse blown perhaps, think it's unlikely a fuse

 

 

See the last post.

 

17 hours ago, ords said:

See the last post.

 

Thanks I will see.

Skoda want £100 to perform a wiring diagnostic test first , if it's a broken connection somewhere stopping it from opening there will be extra costs to fix it on top

Other wise latch replacement with labor is £204.

 

When I asked skoda about how to open the tailgate from inside they said they wouldn't recommend it as it might not lock shut. which I guess is fair enough.

 

so i'm looking at repair of  £304!, as they insist the wiring diagnostic is carried out first.

 

so expensive, i've seen the youtube videos for the MKII replacing the tailgate latch and it's 5 minute job.

 

Don't think I have any choice though.

 

 

 

 

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

Have you checked your 'Owners Manual', from a 2017 (same as ords linked to) there's lots more info in it too, free VWSkoda PDF copy available for download from following link. - https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models 

 

  

See from your photo below, there's a crescent shaped slit in the trim material where you put the screwdriver through and arc up as in "Fig. 350".

 

 

Try that first as it very cheap and easy to try and could easily work.

 

I thought toot and others have put its £60 to plug in the diagnostics scan tool, well that's what the tool should be used for as a tool for diagnostics not "here's an error code so this part needs replacing".

 

 

18 hours ago, mrdomskoda said:

When I asked skoda about how to open the tailgate from inside they said they wouldn't recommend it as it might not lock shut. which I guess is fair enough.

Even IF it didn't lock because of some error it would probably shut as that part of it is mechanical.

 

Last month I open a neighbour's boot where a bag strap had got caught, that just required pulling a lever and using a bit of brute force (not a lot as I don't have much anyway).  I used a diagnostic tool - my head - my eyes and brain (what's left if it and I didn't much before).

 

If you're worried about a scan tool diagnostics you could see if you have a site member near you (where ever that is) that is willing to plug in a scan tool to check for error codes for this (or other stuff), I'm sure they'd ask a lot less than £100, see this link for map. - https://tinyurl.com/yn6mmtyk

 

Finally a video, MK2 but still applies, and more handy hits that might also apply in other videos. -

 

 

Edited 28 February, 20233 yr by nta16
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On 27/02/2023 at 19:07, nta16 said:

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

Have you checked your 'Owners Manual', from a 2017 (same as ords linked to) there's lots more info in it too, free VWSkoda PDF copy available for download from following link. - https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models 

 

  

See from your photo below, there's a crescent shaped slit in the trim material where you put the screwdriver through and arc up as in "Fig. 350".

 

 

Try that first as it very cheap and easy to try and could easily work.

 

I thought toot and others have put its £60 to plug in the diagnostics scan tool, well that's what the tool should be used for as a tool for diagnostics not "here's an error code so this part needs replacing".

 

 

Even IF it didn't lock because of some error it would probably shut as that part of it is mechanical.

 

Last month I open a neighbour's boot where a bag strap had got caught, that just required pulling a lever and using a bit of brute force (not a lot as I don't have much anyway).  I used a diagnostic tool - my head - my eyes and brain (what's left if it and I didn't much before).

 

If you're worried about a scan tool diagnostics you could see if you have a site member near you (where ever that is) that is willing to plug in a scan tool to check for error codes for this (or other stuff), I'm sure they'd ask a lot less than £100, see this link for map. - https://tinyurl.com/yn6mmtyk

 

Finally a video, MK2 but still applies, and more handy hits that might also apply in other videos. -

 

 

Thank you that is very helpful info, I will see if I can have a go over the weekend on locating and opening it.

 

What Skoda are saying they will do is a wiring continuity test, which is effectively checking the wire for any breaks from the boot to the where ever it goes to draw the power from.

It does sound expensive for what it is, but I guess because the wire runs through the body of the car it's probably more involved, then your standard continuity test I don't know.

 

I am really not convinced it's a broken wire, but then again I can't say 100% it isn't it.

 

 

If they're a Dealership don't they just plug in a Dealership level bi-directional scan tool and just try to 'actuate' the boot lock and work back from there as diagnosis(?).

 

Someone on the list might have a scan tool capable of doing this test for less than £100 I'd have thought.

 

I'm more used to cars where the boot lock is just mechanical but now you have also the electric and computer sides to consider.

 

You can use your diagnostic ears to see if you can hear what's happening or not at the boot lock area and with the boot open you can do a visual check on the lock, sometimes these actions can help with repair or diagnosis before more expensive machinery is required.

 

Best of luck, let us know how you get on.

  

Edited 1 March, 20233 yr by nta16

On 01/03/2023 at 11:31, nta16 said:

If they're a Dealership don't they just plug in a Dealership level bi-directional scan tool and just try to 'actuate' the boot lock and work back from there as diagnosis(?).

 

Someone on the list might have a scan tool capable of doing this test for less than £100 I'd have thought.

 

I'm more used to cars where the boot lock is just mechanical but now you have also the electric and computer sides to consider.

 

You can use your diagnostic ears to see if you can hear what's happening or not at the boot lock area and with the boot open you can do a visual check on the lock, sometimes these actions can help with repair or diagnosis before more expensive machinery is required.

 

Best of luck, let us know how you get on.

  

I used my diagnostic ears :), there is no sound coming from the boot when trying to unlock it total silence, when I told Skoda this they then suggested the wire diagnostics to see if there is a break in the cable causing the issue.

 

Good that you had a listen, shame it wasn't the result you'd hope for but it's cost you nothing really to do and the basics are needed at the start to efficiently progress through the diagnostics and repair.

 

A break in a cable is just one possibility but as before plugging in an appropriate machine should help go some way with further diagnostics.  Getting the boot open means physical tests can also be done.

 

Up to you if you want to go the route of a Dealership, indie garage, an auto-electrician or a member with an appropriate machine.

 

It may be a bad wire or connection (electrical/ computer) or a faulty part or parts.

 

As I put I thought toot had put that it's £60 for the Dealership to plug the machine in but I don't know.  Some places charge for diagnosis but discount or remove that cost if you have the work done by them.  The local Dealership charged my wife £41.40 to code in the new remote key ( the fob itself was an arm & a leg but that's another matter and why the previous one stopped working, so much for German engineering quality, again).

 

Unless you're able to remove trim and/or other bits and use your diagnostic eyes (and camera for photos) I've already put as much as (I think) I know and others would be better if you did put up photos anyway.  Unless it's an easy to get at and see connection off or 'furred' up then it might get a bit more involved, but not necessarily, or that much involved, depends.

 

Be interesting to know how you get on whatever path you take, good luck.

 

On 03/03/2023 at 20:06, mrdomskoda said:

I used my diagnostic ears :), there is no sound coming from the boot when trying to unlock it total silence,

Just thought, when you did this, did you hold down the remote fob's boot button as just pressing that button gives silent unlocking and lights flash, the remote fob's boot button has to be held down to unlock and open boot lid, giving some noise.

 

I had a similar issue on a mk2 Octavia hatchback, where even the emergency release did not work. I used the estate emergency release instead, which is above that on the hatchback and uses a screwdriver directly on the release mechanism. Having freed the hatchback and checked the solenoid was working fine, it was still not opening without the estate emergency release.  Further investigation revealed the the lever from the solenoid to the release catch was no longer aligned, it had moved forward so as to miss the release mechanism.  With a screwdriver I pushed the lever rearwards at the fulcrum.  That fixed the issue.