mk4 golf boot open sensor,where is it???

[sotonboy1977]

hi there
My alarm keeps going off,it says on the dash that the boot is open when it is shut,does anyone know where the boot open/close sensor is ....PLEASE

or how i can bypass the sensor??

Edited by sotonboy1977 on Sunday 7th February 09:18

[martycossie]

on the catch it self wen remoed trim check and make sure that rear washer is not leaking as warter gets inside it and nakers switch

[The_Gza]

As Marty states - it's a well known fault on MkIV Golfs. The piping for the rear window washer becomes loose, starts leaking and water gets into the wiper motor and rear boot handle making the car think the boot is open. You need to remove the plastic trim inside the boot hatch itself and have a looky see. You'll be able to tell by the lack of pressure or non-functioning rear window washer jet too.

Exactly the same thing happened on my Bro's old Golf Anni TDI. His was also leaking up inside the the roof lining too so check around the roof lining and C pillars also for any damp patches.

[sotonboy1977]

all done and sorted,cheers guys