Just wondering here if the boot torch should be on all the time? Been looking at several different Superbs via autotrader just out of boredom and I notice all the pics in the boot show the torch as on. I noticed mine was always on and on investigation found the terminals to be corroded from the leaky washer hose pipe so have removed and cleaned everything up ready to fit new batteries when they arrive. I`m assuming it should only come on if the boot is opened and on removal you should be able to turn on and off via the button? If as before , it is on when boot is shut would assume its either knackered or still and issue with the terminals for connection?

Hi there - it should not be on all the time, only when doors/hatch are opened, or not at all (depends on the switch/button setting on the torch I think). Your prognosis sounds right regarding corroded or knackered terminals (or torch possibly…).

On 08/04/2026 at 06:13, Wile7 said:

Hi there - it should not be on all the time, only when doors/hatch are opened, or not at all (depends on the switch/button setting on the torch I think). Your prognosis sounds right regarding corroded or knackered terminals (or torch possibly…).

I changed the batteries and it does operate when boot opens and then goes off, but when removed it will not operate as a torch so I guess its knackered inside somewhere. Will have to look for a replacement..