Boot Opening

[martinc1967]

Hi Chaps,

As you may know I have just purchased my Mk6 GTI.

I have noticed on the remote there is a button to open the boot. But when you press it, it does unlock but doesn't open up?
Should it open up? I suspect not? Which seems a little odd as you still have to use the handle to raise it?

However, if you replaced the neumatic arms (if that's right??) with stronger ones, would it open once you press the button?

Has this been covered before/anyone done it?

Regards,

Martin

[Mattyj]

It just pops the boot few mm there is a boot pop mod youtube it

[martinc1967]

Just had a look.

ECS Tuning in the states do this kit (with the stronger struts) for $88.95. Which is good. However, when you add the shipping to the UK it's not as tempting.

Any one know if anyone else does this in the uk?

Regards,

Martin

[Mattyj]

Yes i believe awesome gti do but want like £100 they get it from ecs tuning and have you pants down on price crooks

[RocketRossUK]

you can use the Skoda Octavia ones cant you?

[Mattyj]

you can use the Skoda Octavia ones cant you?

So i've heard no convinced tho apparently rub on the body and scuff paint

[RedHP]

Hi Chaps,

As you may know I have just purchased my Mk6 GTI.

I have noticed on the remote there is a button to open the boot. But when you press it, it does unlock but doesn't open up?
Should it open up? I suspect not? Which seems a little odd as you still have to use the handle to raise it?

However, if you replaced the neumatic arms (if that's right??) with stronger ones, would it open once you press the button?

Has this been covered before/anyone done it?

Regards,

Martin

The boot button on your key fob unlocks the boot only (for a few seconds). It will re-lock the boot after a few seconds of non-activity and/or lock the boot once you have opened and closed again.
I don't tend to use this button though as if the key is accidentally left in the boot then could be in a situation !

Red

[Mattyj]

Hi Chaps,

As you may know I have just purchased my Mk6 GTI.

I have noticed on the remote there is a button to open the boot. But when you press it, it does unlock but doesn't open up?
Should it open up? I suspect not? Which seems a little odd as you still have to use the handle to raise it?

However, if you replaced the neumatic arms (if that's right??) with stronger ones, would it open once you press the button?

Has this been covered before/anyone done it?

Regards,

Martin

The boot button on your key fob unlocks the boot only (for a few seconds). It will re-lock the boot after a few seconds of non-activity and/or lock the boot once you have opened and closed again.
I don't tend to use this button though as if the key is accidentally left in the boot then could be in a situation !

Red

Correct to an extent i doesn't just unlock it pops theres a solenoid in the lock that pushes the boot off the stop

[RedHP]

Hi Chaps,

As you may know I have just purchased my Mk6 GTI.

I have noticed on the remote there is a button to open the boot. But when you press it, it does unlock but doesn't open up?
Should it open up? I suspect not? Which seems a little odd as you still have to use the handle to raise it?

However, if you replaced the neumatic arms (if that's right??) with stronger ones, would it open once you press the button?

Has this been covered before/anyone done it?

Regards,

Martin

The boot button on your key fob unlocks the boot only (for a few seconds). It will re-lock the boot after a few seconds of non-activity and/or lock the boot once you have opened and closed again.
I don't tend to use this button though as if the key is accidentally left in the boot then could be in a situation !

Red

Correct to an extent i doesn't just unlock it pops theres a solenoid in the lock that pushes the boot off the stop

Fair enough, mine only unlocks and doesn't pop open.

Red

[ajmoir36]

Press once to unlock then use the badge to open.
Press and hold to pop slightly then open using the badge to lift.