Internal button to release rear boot lid not working as it should

[Martin D]

Very recently, the rear boot lid opens when it feels like doing so. I depress the push button from the inside (near the foot well area) and it makes a clicking/ whirring noise, sometimes only.
Now more often than not it doesn't make a noise and I have to put the key into the lock ( near the 75 badge) to open the boot lid from the outside.
How can I get it to work by depressing the button ( internally), please?

I've been advised to play around with the black rubber protrusions in the rear boot lid. I have and so far no luck.

[macafee2]

Originally Posted by Martin D

Very recently, the rear boot lid opens when it feels like doing so. I depress the push button from the inside (near the foot well area) and it makes a clicking/ whirring noise, sometimes only.
Now more often than not it doesn't make a noise and I have to put the key into the lock ( near the 75 badge) to open the boot lid from the outside.
How can I get it to work by depressing the button ( internally), please?

I've been advised to play around with the black rubber protrusions in the rear boot lid. I have and so far no luck.

I think the black rubbers you refer to are when you are getting a "machine gun" effect when trying to release the boot but you dont seem to be getting that problem

macafee2

[stevestrat]

Sounds more electrical than a problem with the boot lid itself, either the button or the lock, probably the electrical release on the lock. Could have a run to Herne Bay and see Mickyboy.

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by Martin D

Very recently, the rear boot lid opens when it feels like doing so. I depress the push button from the inside (near the foot well area) and it makes a clicking/ whirring noise, sometimes only. Does it CLICK and open or click and stay closed ??

Now more often than not it doesn't make a noise and I have to put the key into the lock ( near the 75 badge) to open the boot lid from the outside.
How can I get it to work by depressing the button ( internally), please?

I've been advised to play around with the black rubber protrusions in the rear boot lid. I have and so far no luck.

--Don't touch those beasties, it's not them.--( you might even cause more problems.-- )

[xsport]

the little plug behind the switch sometimes can be disconnected. this usually happens when someone has disturbed the plastic surround panel. has anyone been in there for bonnet cable or removed trim etc in that area ? its easy to remove so have a look in there. it should make a click when pressed even if no "machine gunning " noise occurs.

[Martin D]

Originally Posted by macafee2

I think the black rubbers you refer to are when you are getting a "machine gun" effect when trying to release the boot but you dont seem to be getting that problem

macafee2

I don't get that effect; yes you are right. Thanks

[Martin D]

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Sounds more electrical than a problem with the boot lid itself, either the button or the lock, probably the electrical release on the lock. Could have a run to Herne Bay and see Mickyboy.

Thanks for that. Bit of a trek, from South London. lol

[Martin D]

Originally Posted by xsport

the little plug behind the switch sometimes can be disconnected. this usually happens when someone has disturbed the plastic surround panel. has anyone been in there for bonnet cable or removed trim etc in that area ? its easy to remove so have a look in there. it should make a click when pressed even if no "machine gunning " noise occurs.

There's no noise at all, when depressing the button. It doesn't open the boot ( now) . I have to use the key

I'm not aware the garage went into that area. They did however replace the cable (in the area) where the drivers door handle is .

Perhaps I should go to the garage and ask them to have a look as I wouldn't be capable of doing it myself.

[FLYING BANANA]

Mine was playing up. I just replaced the switch. All ok now.

[Martin D]

Originally Posted by COLVERT

--Don't touch those beasties, it's not them.--( you might even cause more problems.-- )

Oh Oh, I fiddled with them for ages too