estate boot release problem

[steve50]

hi chaps, boot release has given up either from key fob or button on door any ideas please?
cheers
Steve

[martin1810]

New lock required probably. You could investigate the wires in the tailgate. A VCDS read will tell if a fault is registered with the lock.

[steve50]

well tried a new lock and it wasn't that, put it on mates fault finder, nothing showed up so looks like I'll have to take it to a auto sparky, got me stumped (easily done) but thought it would be the lock as you have two ways of opening key fob and door button (wish they'd put a key hole in the door) any more ideas I;d be grateful
cheers
Steve

[rapport25]

Not sure if it applies to the estate. But on the saloon you can open the boot from inside. I think its called the emergency release or something similar.

[vince47]

well tried a new lock and it wasn't that,
Steve

Do you hear a click when you try to open it? If it clicks then either adjustment (if that exists) or voltage not sufficient. This assumes the new lock was a good one. I have no experience of these locks but if there is no sound of a solenoid moving on either lock then its wiring or perhaps even a fuse. Is anything else not working? Sounds like a voltmeter may be handy.

[Stuart W]

Obviously a different problem, but the switch on my tailgate started clicking on and off constantly one night a few weeks ago, and I had to disconnect the battery and leave it unlocked all night.

My friendly VW dealer soon sorted it out though by replacing the switch, lightening my wallet by yet another £100