Passat boot won't open

Borderfox · 01-02-2018 8:52am #1

2006 Passat 1.6 FSI
In winter time (about November) when the temperature drops the boots locks and wont open till springtime (about March), on the dash the boot open warning is seen but it is most definitely locked.

Is it complete lock replacement or a sensor and is there a manual boot release to open it to work on?

biko · 01-02-2018 10:02am

I suppose it doesn't freeze as we don't really have that weather here.
Could be moisture causing a short.

Is the boot button in the glove box set to allow access?

bazz26 · 01-02-2018 10:12am

You could have a frayed wiring loom that the cold or dampness is playing havoc with during the cold/wet months, that or possibly water/moisture is getting into the boot lock mechanism. First thing I would do is check the inside of the boot for dampness or water. Check along the boot wiring loom for wetness as water does travel too.

Borderfox · 01-02-2018 12:14pm

Boot and inside the lining was grand, no signs of water getting in anywhere. Seems to be something with a certain level of cold though.

I don't think I have a valet button in the glovebox, must check.

Do you know if its only US cars have access port to open the boot from the inside?

irish bloke · 01-02-2018 12:27pm

Borderfox wrote: »

2006 Passat 1.6 FSI
In winter time (about November) when the temperature drops the boots locks and wont open till springtime (about March), on the dash the boot open warning is seen but it is most definitely locked.

Is it complete lock replacement or a sensor and is there a manual boot release to open it to work on?

It could be just hibernating

Isambard · 01-02-2018 1:24pm

irish bloke wrote: »

It could be just hibernating

resting...pining for the fjords.

Borderfox · 01-02-2018 1:30pm

It closes around November and reopens around March, second year its done this. Luckily my NCT is in July

Borderfox · 20-02-2018 3:57pm

Good news its reopened!! a bit early this year, probably with the climate change.

Anyway, would a new rear lock mechanism cure this problem?

ednwireland · 20-02-2018 4:05pm

you could try spraying the lock with pure silicone spray, a mechanic recommended it as it doesnt attract dirt like an oil spray, i have leak in the boot i cant find the cause of and use it as a preventative measure . spraying the release mechanism seems to sort it
http://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/silicone-spray-500ml

Passat boot won't open

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