come to open the boot today and it wont open on the button, you can hear a physical click but it does nothing

opens on the remote key no issues

is this a common problem? im thinking the switch on the door?

thanks

Yes it is common, its a VW with thin wiring put in too tight.

I'm not sure about the click, does that mean the button is working or not(?) sorry I can't remember, common is that a thin wire in trunking on the LHS from body to boot has snapped its insulation and possibly wiring causing the issues, a few threads and posts on here with photos of repairs.

Are you going to repair it yourself or pay someone?

Best is to remove the switch and see if it is working (PITA) tiny connector and pins before buying a new one as they're not over cheap.

Good luck.

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/538100-replacing-tailgate-switch

10 hours ago, nta16 said:

Yes it is common, its a VW with thin wiring put in too tight.

I'm not sure about the click, does that mean the button is working or not(?) sorry I can't remember, common is that a thin wire in trunking on the LHS from body to boot has snapped its insulation and possibly wiring causing the issues, a few threads and posts on here with photos of repairs.

Are you going to repair it yourself or pay someone?

Best is to remove the switch and see if it is working (PITA) tiny connector and pins before buying a new one as they're not over cheap.

Good luck.

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/538100-replacing-tailgate-switch

thankyou, i think im going to have a go at repairing it myself, but waiting till its a little warmer

does anyone have the part number for the switch at all?

Could be une of the two:

5E0 827 566

6V0 827 566

if you don't have a reverse camera

however look here: https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-parts/fabia-3/boot%20switch.html use you vin number and you will have all the maching parts in your car (mechanical, electrical ecc.)

Original part number on my wife's for 2015 hatch is the 5E0 827 566, and the click means nothing really other than the switch assembly has fallen apart or seized.

Follow the bit in the link about getting the switch out, good luck, let us know how you get on.

ETA: if the remote doesn't open the boot you can open the boot using a suitable tool in the "emergency" slot, put the back seat back down, lean in to the boot, see your car's 'Owner's Manual'. - https://www.skoda-auto.com/apps/manuals/Models

thanks for the replys, decided to have a look this morning,

switch tested ok, so i guessed the wireing was the issue and the main point of failure would be where it entered into the tailgate

pulled the rubber down and theres a broken wire

quick repair job and we are good to go again, theres another wire that looking dodge too so will keep and eye on that