Tailgate won't open via the interior button Ford Focus MK1

[dilligaf76]

My tailgate on my ford focus mk1 2002 hatchback will not open via the button inside the car. I know the button is working and I have even crossed the two wires together going to the button but still nothing happens.

I have pulled back the rubber sleeve where the boot opens near the hinges to see if any wires are broken but they look fine. I can open the boot with the key fob fine absolutely it's just annoying I can't use the dam interior button.

Any ideas anyone?

[paul_c123]

Have you checked the fuse? If that doesn't fix it, scan the car for faults and it may guide you better.

[vw_99]

Does the boot unlock buttom work on the remote?

[dilligaf76]

Haven't checked the fuses simply because it does indeed open via the key fob. I can't imagine there being a fuse just for the interior button?

[paul_c123]

How do you know the button works?

Also, is there a third way to open the boot, by using the exterior handle, on a Mk1 Focus?

[dilligaf76]

I removed the button and tested it and no there isn’t a handle as such to open the boot.

[paul_c123]

If the switch works and the tailgate opens by other electrical/electronic means (for example, the remote) this it must be a wiring issue. To solve this, you'll need the wiring diagram then use the diagram to come up with some logical tests you can do with a multimeter. It could be a broken wire in the door jam, or something else.

[vw_99]

I had this problem. I never tested the wires at the switch. I popped cap of the switch and it worked pressing the round rubber part under it.

[dilligaf76]

paul_c123 said:

If the switch works and the tailgate opens by other electrical/electronic means (for example, the remote) this it must be a wiring issue. To solve this, you'll need the wiring diagram then use the diagram to come up with some logical tests you can do with a multimeter. It could be a broken wire in the door jam, or something else.

I guess that's a good start with a wiring diagram, I'll see if I can look one up thanks.