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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: scoobiedoo on 24 October 2013, 13:43

Title: Boot locking problem
Post by: scoobiedoo on 24 October 2013, 13:43

Hi all, what happens is that the central locking doesn't
Pull the mechanism up straight when unlocking
I'm guessing a part is worn or come off
Any ideas???

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: mike1990 on 24 October 2013, 19:46

Yes, you need a new central locking mechanism

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: dom on 24 October 2013, 19:52

Quote from: scoobiedoo on 24 October 2013, 13:43

Hi all, what happens is that the central locking doesn't
Pull the mechanism up straight when unlocking
I'm guessing a part is worn or come off
Any ideas???

Just on the boot? It's common for the internals of the boot latch to fail, usually because the rear windscreen washer has leaked.

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: scoobiedoo on 24 October 2013, 22:29

There's no leaking from the rear washer it just stopped returning
To under the handle piece.How much would the mechanism  be
From a dealer does anybody know? Also part number for it?

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: dom on 25 October 2013, 10:08

This is the part I'm referring to, although I wouldn't want to say for certain that this is the problem:

Used:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Mk4-Golf-boot-catch-/280884475505?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416604f671 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Mk4-Golf-boot-catch-/280884475505?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416604f671)

New:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-MK4-Golf-Tailgate-Boot-Lock-Catch-1J6827505C-/370531578727?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5645673367 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-VW-MK4-Golf-Tailgate-Boot-Lock-Catch-1J6827505C-/370531578727?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5645673367)

Part number: 1J6827505C

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: 52GTIPETE on 25 October 2013, 11:01

T might be worth checking the wiring loom to the top right of the boot lid also. Over time they break. If it does not lock or unlock on the central locking it could be this. Normally the boot latch not working causes the boot light to not work.

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: scoobiedoo on 25 October 2013, 11:30

Central locking moves it but doesn't move it back under the handle piece
If that makes sense??

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: dom on 25 October 2013, 13:11

Quote from: scoobiedoo on 25 October 2013, 11:30

Central locking moves it but doesn't move it back under the handle piece
If that makes sense??

Check the latch has not disconnected inside then.

Title: Re: Boot locking problem
Post by: barrym381 on 25 October 2013, 13:15

mine was the little plastic clip same as this vid  :smiley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b32FhE5XmFQ