Oops…I got a problem…and its doing my head in..

[MCAMRA]

Ok

 

1) Boot won’t open…just happened randomly at Lidl when trying to load my shopping.

 

2) Number plate lights don’t work….although just checking now… one bulb has gone.

 

3) Brake light (the one on top of the boot) don’t work now.

 

I’m guessing all these gremlins are all connected (excuse the pun)….but what is it ?

 

Can the blown number plate bulb cause all the problems ?
 

Any help would be gladly received and hopefully prevent me from paying stupid money at some vag dealership.

 

Kindest

 

 

 

[xman]

Probably broken wires inside the rubber gaitors that join the top of the tailgate to the main body of the car.

 

Probably there's a thread somewhere in the Yeti forums that explains how to pull them back and check along with pictures.

[Paws4Thot]

@MCAMRA Exactly as @xman says above.

 

If you fill in your location field in your profile, someone may be able to advise about independent VAG specialists and/or auto electricians near you.

[MCAMRA]

4 minutes ago, xman said:

Probably broken wires inside the rubber gaitors that join the top of the tailgate to the main body of the car.

 

Probably there's a thread somewhere in the Yeti forums that explains how to pull them back and check along with pictures.

Thanks for the reply.

 

I checked that as far as I could….and they seem fine. There are only two wires that go through the gaitor on each side.

 

And besides, that would take out the the back lights. Which work fine.

 

Something else is going here….and less expensively to fix….I hope.

 

[Paws4Thot]

2 minutes ago, MCAMRA said:

 

I checked that as far as I could….and they seem fine. There are only two wires that go through the gaitor on each side

Ah, you need to continuity check them with a multimeter, not just look at them.

[MCAMRA]

Just now, Paws4Thot said:

@MCAMRA Exactly as @xman says above.

 

If you fill in your location field in your profile, someone may be able to advise about independent VAG specialists and/or auto electricians near you.

I live in France. There is a very expensive VAG garage two minutes from where I live. They service the car and are very good in what they do. 
 

Just hoping there is a quick fix to this before I spend money. 

[MCAMRA]

3 minutes ago, Paws4Thot said:

Ah, you need to continuity check them with a multimeter, not just look at them.

That is way above my pay grade to be honest.

 

The wires have not broken somewhere. There is something else causing this.

[MikeTheThinker]

A quick and free check you can perform is to verify earth continuity between the tailgate and the car body, and if that's OK extend the check to the earth side of the various elements which are not working. 

[xman]

22 minutes ago, MCAMRA said:

checked that as far as I could….and they seem fine. There are only two wires that go through the gaitor on each side.

 

Then several have gone MIA!

 

 

[MCAMRA]

46 minutes ago, xman said:

 

Then several have gone MIA!

 

 

My apologies…the wiring on the left gaitor (as you look into the boot) resembles your picture. 
 

I can’t see no break in the wires…but I am guessing it somewhere.

 

How do I find the break ?

[MCAMRA]

There is the break.

 

Spoiler

 

 

[MCAMRA]

Thanks for everyone's help. Very much appreciated. 

 

Last question...how to I fix that ?

 

Crimps ?

[Robjon]

Type "Febi repair kit Skoda Yeti tailgate" into the Bay of E.

 

Good luck!

Edited 20 February by Robjon

[MCAMRA]

36 minutes ago, Robjon said:

Type "Febi repair kit Skoda Yeti tailgate" into the Bay of E.

 

Good luck!

Done and ordered.

 

Thanks mate. 

Edited 20 February by MCAMRA

[Paws4Thot]

47 minutes ago, MCAMRA said:

There is the break.

That would do it yes, and you see my point about how if could look mechanically OK but be  electrically FUBAR now?

[MCAMRA]

18 minutes ago, Paws4Thot said:

That would do it yes, and you see my point about how if could look mechanically OK but be  electrically FUBAR now?

I’m getting you.

 

Electrical stuff is not my forte. In cars or houses.

 

But…we all have a purpose in life.

 

Just need to find mine. 😀

 

Thks for your help.

 

Kindest.

 

 

 

[MCAMRA]

On 20/02/2024 at 16:45, Robjon said:

Type "Febi repair kit Skoda Yeti tailgate" into the Bay of E.

 

Good luck!

The part fitted like a treat.

 

Everything is back to normal. Boot opens, lights work, and the back windscreen wiper does its stuff.

 

Again, thank you very much for your help.