Problems shutting the boot now the boot will not open.

[heap1000]

Car is a 2004 A3 2.0 tdi.

I have had the odd time when my boot would not shut properly but nothing to cause me a problem. Over the last couple of weeks it has got worse to the point where it can take me 5 minutes to get it to shut.

Today I tried to open my boot and it will not budge! I unlock all the doors using the key fob and press the handle (I can hear the mechanism moving) but nothing it won't move. If I keep trying by pressing the handle the mechanism stops making a noise until I leave it a while.

Is there another way to open the boot and what do I need to do to rectify the problem? Oh and what type of damage should my wallet expect?

Thanks

 

[T8DPR]

When you had the initial trouble of closing the boot in the first place didn't you check whether the catch on the lid or the sill was damaged or misaligned?

 

[heap1000]

I did have a quick look and to be honest it all looked fine but then again I am no expert!

 

[Sidhu88]

If u go in from the inside of ur car, remove the small tab in the center of the panel (use a torch ull see what i mean) pull on the string and the boot will open manually provided everythings ok with the mechanism.

 

[heap1000]

Ok managed to get the boot open by leaning on the boot and pressing the handle. I have shut and opened it twice now so it is not sticking shut.

The only thing is I am back to the problem if it not shutting. What's the best solution for this? Do I need a new locking mechanism? How much are these and how easy to fit are they?

Thanks

 

[heap1000]

how do i get access to the locking motor? do i take the panel of from inside the boot? If so how do i get it off? Sorry for all the questions just need the boot when you have 3 kids!

thanks again

 

[c_w]

Sounds like the lock is too tight? On the boot sill opening you can adjust the lock hook with a torx bit. Try pulling out towards the rear of the car a touch.

 

[Jonathaan]

It is boot actuator, problem is caused by rear wiper leaking and washer fluid running down and into the actuator. Common problem if you have a read up.

 

[Jonathaan]

* there is a manual operation to open the boot from the inside, but requires the boot inside cover pulling off. There is x2 or x3 Torx and rest are clips.*