No electrics to boot lid.

mbb · Apr 21, 2016

Had this problem before with one of the wires that powers the boot release, fog lights and number plate lights breaking inside the flexi between the body and boot lid. Fixed it "temporarily" 3 years ago by soldering a new piece of wire to restore power but it has gone again.
My question is do the wires have multiplugs either end and so available as a replacement? Just asking to save taking panels off only to find the answer is no!
Picture attached to back up my description. Broken wire is in this flexi.

Dani_B19 · Apr 21, 2016

Just replace the wire with a more heavy duty one mate.

Mine had the same problem the other week and the brown earth wire had snapped clean off in 2 places, soldered in a thicker earth wire and tucked the surplus into each end and done.

mbb · Apr 22, 2016

Cheers Dani B19. Getting it sorted this weekend, my mate has some decent wire for the job.

Dani_B19 · Apr 22, 2016

You'll be fine then mate, just make sure you put a bit extra wire in for the slack.

gary_a4_quattro · Apr 22, 2016

If possible, use a cable of same or slightly higher rating but made up from thinner / finer wire but higher number of strands. The softer outer insulation generally offers improved resistance to cracking (thus leading to wire breakage) too.

I'm sure it'll be sorted easily

Search

Search

No electrics to boot lid.

mbb

Registered User

Dani_B19

Audi-sports own special child.

mbb

Registered User

Dani_B19

Audi-sports own special child.

gary_a4_quattro

Registered User

Similar threads