[dannylad]

Hi, i have a 04 convertible and the boot won't open and it doesn't make the usual noise that releases the catches. So after lots of reading and youtube videos i tried to find a fuse (unsuccessfully). So i opted to buy a boot actuator thinking the motor may have packed in. I just changed this part and the boot still won't activate ~ leading me to believe it may be a fuse which i didn't locate on my first check?

Does anyone have any input that may help me finding a solution i would be most thankful?

 

[dannylad]

i'm think the actual switch button because the lights either side are working for the number plate so there is power to the unit.

 

[Ant_61]

i'm think the actual switch button because the lights either side are working for the number plate so there is power to the unit.

They are prone to go , usually a new boot handle , or if you are nifty with a solder , they can be repaired

 

[dannylad]

They are prone to go , usually a new boot handle , or if you are nifty with a solder , they can be repaired

Thanks for the reply.. i will try fix it this morning as i have a soldering iron i will report back later as it may help someone else this might happen to in the future.

 

[Ant_61]

Thanks for the reply.. i will try fix it this morning as i have a soldering iron i will report back later as it may help someone else this might happen to in the future.

You will need a micro switch of some sort also to replace

 

[dannylad]

Does this number mean anything or do these switches have a name and where can i get one?

 

[dannylad]

Ive taken this apart, it wasn't broken so i started looking at my battery and did some testing. Followed the wires up to the boot and the rubber protector. There was a red wire, i gently tried the wires and the red one came out.. looking like i found the problem.. it just started chucking it down so i will continue after the rain has passed but im hopeful this may be it!

 

[dannylad]

It was the wire.. it now works. I must of been taking something out of the boot which pressed against them and caused this issue. I hope this helps someone in my position in the future.
dan.

 

[ATLizard]

They are prone to go , usually a new boot handle , or if you are nifty with a solder , they can be repaired

I just replaced the boot handle this past weekend for my 08 hatchback r56. It was a very easy switch. My boot would just unlatch randomly while driving or not. the new handle fixed that, and I was able to open without the key at first, but now the button on the actual handle isnt responding.

So brand new handle, worked for a bout a day, now it wont respond to me trying to open it by hand (not with key fob button). Does anyone have any thoughts on that?

 

[crazyforcooper]

It was the wire.. it now works. I must of been taking something out of the boot which pressed against them and caused this issue. I hope this helps someone in my position in the future.
dan.

Great job of trouble shooting the problem

 

[dannylad]

I just replaced the boot handle this past weekend for my 08 hatchback r56. It was a very easy switch. My boot would just unlatch randomly while driving or not. the new handle fixed that, and I was able to open without the key at first, but now the button on the actual handle isnt responding.

So brand new handle, worked for a bout a day, now it wont respond to me trying to open it by hand (not with key fob button). Does anyone have any thoughts on that?

Tried checking the electrics?

 

[ATLizard]

Tried checking the electrics?

The button on the remote works to open the latch, so that part is right.

For the handle, it worked when i first installed it. I thought it may be the electrical connection between handle and door, so checked that, and no problem i can see.

Since it worked at first and then stopped a few days later, i am thinking it would have to be something in the handle that tells the latch to open - like the button not making contact with the right part. I guess that is where I will need to look.

Please let me know if you have any thoughts on that.

 

[dannylad]

The button on the remote works to open the latch, so that part is right.

For the handle, it worked when i first installed it. I thought it may be the electrical connection between handle and door, so checked that, and no problem i can see.

Since it worked at first and then stopped a few days later, i am thinking it would have to be something in the handle that tells the latch to open - like the button not making contact with the right part. I guess that is where I will need to look.

Please let me know if you have any thoughts on that.

I would possibly look at getting a replacement handle then.. you would be covered by a warranty most likely?