Sportback automatic boot lid issues

[Barcs79]

Hi guys,

I picked up my facelift A5 earlier in the week and i keep having issues with the auto boot lid opening
Every so often when using the key, boot catch or foot sensor (with C&S pack) it opens about an inch and I get four quick beeps, one lower then three high pitched.
If i shut it again manually it seems to sort itself
There are no obstructions and I’m standing back so could it be a faulty sensor somewhere?

 

[DaveM]

My 2017 Sportback occasionally does the same, but without any beeping, possibly because I don’t have the C&S Pack.

 

[Barcs79]

My 2017 Sportback occasionally does the same, but without any beeping, possibly because I don’t have the C&S Pack.

Does it only happen as a one off each time or do you get it a few times in a row? I can’t seem to work out any pattern to it on mine to pinpoint the issue

 

[DaveM]

No, I would say it only happens once, normally the first opening in a while, then it’s fine. I just put down to cold dampers/struts.

 

[Buck]

That’s a safety feature that it’s sending it has either hit an obstruction or has thinks it has been set not to open fully (mine will not auto open when I have my toe at for the bikes plugged in.)

Try resetting the tailgate opening distance And see if that sorts it? If not I suspect it’s a faulty sensor as you mention.

 

[Barcs79]

Thanks. I tried resetting the height a couple of times and today was the first time it gave me the beep and indicator flash to confirm so I’m hoping that solved it.

 

[Buck]

Fingers crossed

 

[Barcs79]

Quick update for anyone interested/reading with the same issue - after a while with no problems It started again and on closing. Back at the dealer and it turns out the motor for the mechanism needs replacing.

 

[Buck]

Good that they’ve found the fault and are sorting this.