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[newbie]

The dashboard switch for remote opening of my boot does not work. Can anyone give me any pointers as to where I should start looking for the fault, please.

If it helps, the light on the switch does not come on when it is pressed - Faulty switch or something else?

Thanks,


Paul.

[Auto Addict]

Are you holding it in till the boot pops?

[Markjay]

Are you holding it in till the boot pops?

Indeed...

2000-2001 facelifts - boot release button only works with key removed from ignition, and doors unlocked.

2002-2003 facelifts - boot release button works with engine running, but requires a (very) long press before it operates.

The earlier models can be modified to operate without removing the key from ignition - see the Maintenance Guides section.

[tunnie]

Are you holding it in till the boot pops?

Indeed...

2000-2001 facelifts - boot release button only works with key removed from ignition, and doors unlocked.

2002-2003 facelifts - boot release button works with engine running, but requires a (very) long press before it operates.

The earlier models can be modified to operate without removing the key from ignition - see the Maintenance Guides section.

Correct, I did the modification to my boot button, could not live without it now  

[Danny]

if your key is out and you open the boot off the fob, does the dash switch light still come on?

[newbie]

The key is out and the doors are unlocked. I've held the button in for what I consider to be a long time, but I'll try holding it in for even longer. I'll also check the key fob and button light option tomorrow.

Thanks,

Paul.

[Golfbuddy]

Should work straight away with the key out.

Have you checked the fuses?

[newbie]

Thank you to everyone that suggested (in a polite way) that I should try being a little less impatient.

After holding the button in for about 5 seconds, the boot pops open  

Thanks again,

Paul.

[bigdods]

Are you holding it in till the boot pops?

Indeed...

2000-2001 facelifts - boot release button only works with key removed from ignition, and doors unlocked.

2002-2003 facelifts - boot release button works with engine running, but requires a (very) long press before it operates.

The earlier models can be modified to operate without removing the key from ignition - see the Maintenance Guides section.

The answer to my prayers for a boot I can open with the engine running ! Off to the maintenace guides now to do it. OOF saves the day again !

[Golfbuddy]

Are you holding it in till the boot pops?

Indeed...

2000-2001 facelifts - boot release button only works with key removed from ignition, and doors unlocked.

2002-2003 facelifts - boot release button works with engine running, but requires a (very) long press before it operates.

The earlier models can be modified to operate without removing the key from ignition - see the Maintenance Guides section.

The answer to my prayers for a boot I can open with the engine running ! Off to the maintenace guides now to do it. OOF saves the day again !

Be aware, if you do the mod in the maintenance section, the interior lights will not switch off on the switch. You will have to wait for the time delay to switch them off for you. This was too much for me to bear and I put everything back the way it was.