Boot release not working

[Gcorry]

My boot (trunk) release is not working, by that I mean i cannot open the boot with the key, the button on the boot or the button inside the car.

Anybody else had this and have a fix?

thank you

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[rcengr]

I'm assuming there must be something wrong with the electronics, a fuse maybe? There is a manual release for the convertible.

Unlocking the Luggage Compartment (Convertible Only)

If the power decklid release does not operate because of a discharged battery, pull the rear seat left-hand side seatback cushion aside, insert the mechanical key blade into the key slot and turn the key to release the decklid latch

 

[Cpl0313]

Depending on year model the wiring harness is more than likely cut where it runs along the deck lid hinge.

 

[Gcorry]

thank you! Booked in this week to get it all sorted, in the meantime i can now get my lunch out of the boot.

 

[ORRadtech]

I'm assuming there must be something wrong with the electronics, a fuse maybe? There is a manual release for the convertible.

Unlocking the Luggage Compartment (Convertible Only)

If the power decklid release does not operate because of a discharged battery, pull the rear seat left-hand side seatback cushion aside, insert the mechanical key blade into the key slot and turn the key to release the decklid latch

Thank you, I did not know that.
Wonder why it's convertible only?

 

[Cpl0313]

Thank you, I did not know that.
Wonder why it's convertible only?

Because the coupe rear seats fold down

 

[ORRadtech]

Because the coupe rear seats fold down

Ah, thank you, I did not know that either, obviously...

 

[Gcorry]

Update - the boot area wiring harness is being replaced under warranty, hope to have car back early next week Missing it already.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

[...] now get my lunch out of the boot.

I hope it wasn't tunafish and I hope it wasn't in there for week ...

 

[Gcorry]

all fixed and no comeback from the Dealership i use. If you are in Northern Ireland and want the best service I can recommend Desmond Ford in Derry/Londonderry.

Feedback from the service manager was that it was a well known fault of the hard plastic wire cover becoming brittle over time and that snapping then cutting through the internal wires.

It is so good being able to access my boot again and the reversing camera being back is a real help.

 

[toplesstripcruiser]

Are you guys talking about the trunk? If you are I didn’t know the manual release from inside the car operates through a fuse. I would’ve thought it’s a cable. It would be nice if the trunk had a keyhole for these situations.

 

[Cpl0313]

Are you guys talking about the trunk? If you are I didn’t know the manual release from inside the car operates through a fuse. I would’ve thought it’s a cable. It would be nice if the trunk had a keyhole for these situations.

The convertible has a keyhole. It’s beside the drivers side rear seat.

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