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Offline GTI_Mike

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Boot not locking
« on: 13 April 2012, 12:57 »
Hi!

This is the second MK4 I've owned. This a 1.9 TDI. Got it this week, loving it already!!

Only one issue though, the boot doesn't seem to lock with the remote. Only when I do it on the key.

Anyone else had this?

Mike
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #1 on: 13 April 2012, 13:09 »
rear wiper leaking and breaking the microswitch, have a search, theres a thread in the how too
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Offline stfc_gti

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #2 on: 13 April 2012, 13:13 »
Quote from: mcgee9t2 on 13 April 2012, 13:09
rear wiper leaking and breaking the microswitch, have a search, theres a thread in the how too
this.

does your rear wiper work properly? if not then the above is most likely correct.
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Offline GTI_Mike

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #3 on: 13 April 2012, 14:35 »
Yeah, works fine. As does rear window heater
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #4 on: 13 April 2012, 14:50 »
Quote from: GTI_Mike on 13 April 2012, 14:35
Yeah, works fine. As does rear window heater

Mine works fine. well did before i dewiperd. however i know mine wa leaking due to rust/water around thebottom near the lock.
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Offline cullygti

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #5 on: 13 April 2012, 14:56 »
my rear wiper has not worked since i bought the car 3 years ago but boot locks fine apart from the odd occasion when it dont unlock which is very rare  :laugh:
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Offline theshrew

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #6 on: 13 April 2012, 17:29 »
Its the lock that will be a bit siezed or the motor will have gone.

Take the black plastic cover off the inside of the boot ( the part that has grab handles it it ) just a few screws around it and its also held in by clips.

Once its off you will be able to see the lock assembly.

Flick your button iff the rod on the motor is trying to move the lock is siezed up. Spray wd40 free it off then lubricate with grease or oil

If the motor doesnt move the rod check for a electric feed to the motor, if thats ok the motor is knackered if not you have a wireing problem.

Most cases it will just be the lock that need freeing off wont take long to do and it not very hard
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Offline richw911

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #7 on: 13 April 2012, 20:00 »
Just a thought have you turned the key to the correct position?

The rear boot lock can be left in 2 positions.

If the key blade, when removed, has the widest part showing upwards then the remote locking will not open the boot.

If the key if vertical when removed, thinest part of blade facing you as you look down, then the remote locking should work.  :smiley:
 
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Offline GTI_Mike

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #8 on: 14 April 2012, 13:22 »
Can anyone send me to a how to post? I've searched around but can't find anything...
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Offline theshrew

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Re: Boot not locking
« Reply #9 on: 16 April 2012, 12:37 »
I already told you how to  :laugh:

Just look for the screws non are hidden or anything
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