Boot Not Latching

[alastairb]

Probably covered a million times but I can only find threads about relays and broken wires.

Sometimes my boot wont latch properly when closing, the car then doesnt know the boot is closed so you need to open with the key etc - The boot is locked, but the electonic wurr didnt occur and the car thinks its open (wont centrally lock etc)

Is the plunger to the right of the book lid-latch mech significant in telling the car the boot is closed ? Only reason I ask is my car has a couple of washers under this plastic grommet which suggests its had some 'adjustment' previously

 

[conaero]

That’s correct, done it many times, pack out the wear and then the boot latches, too many and it won’t. You need diagnostics to cycle it usually fixed it, if not, new mech at about £160 plus vat. Simple change.

 

[alastairb]

Thank you .

pack out the wear.....

pack out the washer?

 

[conaero]

Yes, if the boot when electronic opened, goes up then straight shut again, pack with washers or get a new plunger, they go weak

 

[alastairb]

Thank you as always, appreciate your time & expertise

What if boot opens electronically, then on closing the electronics dont whiz and the car thinks its open (but its actually closed and you need the key to open it, wont do it on the button or fob) ?