Boot Latch V8V
Discussion
I had the same problem recently, my boot would not open with any method. Finally managed to get it opened and sprayed the latch and electronics with WD40 and now it will only open using the button next to the gear stick and not the fob or silver button. I'm going to take it apart in the next few weeks to have a better look.
You could try WD40 as that could dry up some some of the electronics and get it working again...
You could try WD40 as that could dry up some some of the electronics and get it working again...
Fairly common problem this.
First establish whether the issue is mechanical or electrical...
Stick your head inside the left area of the boot and try to release the flap (by whatever button).
Can you hear the actuator moving (it's obvious)?
If it does the issue will be the cable mechanism/spring.
(WD40 is a starting point IF it's just dirt). If that doesn't work you can replace the whole cable (easy job).
If actuator doesn't operate then the issue is electrical. Could be the solenoid blown (but unlikely) probably just a fuse.
Check the manual for the exact fuse number.
First establish whether the issue is mechanical or electrical...
Stick your head inside the left area of the boot and try to release the flap (by whatever button).
Can you hear the actuator moving (it's obvious)?
If it does the issue will be the cable mechanism/spring.
(WD40 is a starting point IF it's just dirt). If that doesn't work you can replace the whole cable (easy job).
If actuator doesn't operate then the issue is electrical. Could be the solenoid blown (but unlikely) probably just a fuse.
Check the manual for the exact fuse number.
As the boot opens using the cabin switch, we know the latch solenoid works fine. The boot switch is also electric but not opening the boot, so either the power to the switch is missing, the switch contacts are faulty/dirty, or a cable (wire) from the switch to the solenoid control circuit is open-circuit.
Here's a photo of the boot opening switch from inside (trim removed). The black and blue wires go to a plug/socket. Pulling that plug and testing the switch with a continuity tester is easy and will let you know if the switch is the problem. If its fine then the circuit between the plug and the solenoid control circuit needs to be checked.
I hope this helps.
Here's a photo of the boot opening switch from inside (trim removed). The black and blue wires go to a plug/socket. Pulling that plug and testing the switch with a continuity tester is easy and will let you know if the switch is the problem. If its fine then the circuit between the plug and the solenoid control circuit needs to be checked.
I hope this helps.
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