Boot not locking

1. HD7 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi

   #1 19th April 2013, 21:40

   Since I've had the car the key doesn't even turn in the boot but it always locked via central locking.
   
   Noticed earlier it isn't locking through central locking. It has stopped making a loud noise a few days ago when locked so guessing thats the boot not locking. Is it likely something has been unplugged, if so where?
   
   When it brightens up I'll pull the car apart but don't know what I'm looking for at all. I have a voltmeter, any wires I should check for continuity?
2. user_58570 Established Member Joined: Apr 2012 Nottingham Posts: 1736 3dr Desire sleeper... ^Made it into PFC...^

   #2 19th April 2013, 22:17

   If it doesnt lock with your key, chances are the boot lit was replaced, but the locks were never swapped.
   As for checking the wires, it's simple. Under the black plastic on the tail gait.
   Few pics in my guide may help you.
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=431862
   
   
   Yes I know theres a wiper motor there, but the wires are just behind it...

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3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 19th April 2013, 22:18

   Take off the plastic panel inside the boot(3, t20 screws)Theres an operating rod going to an actuator check to see if the rod hasn`t become detached.
4. HD7 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi

   #4 19th April 2013, 22:22

   Okay cheers for the pics. Ill have a crack tomorrow. Bit confused as it was working but now isn't. Is there a bit of wire that gets crushed or a connector that gets unplugged a lot?
5. HD7 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi

   #5 19th April 2013, 22:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Take off the plastic panel inside the boot(3, t20 screws)Theres an operating rod going to an actuator check to see if the rod hasn`t become detached.

   Only just seen this, okay cool. It isn't making the noise any more though. Guessing this was the actuator functioning?
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 19th April 2013, 22:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by HD7 Only just seen this, okay cool. It isn't making the noise any more though. Guessing this was the actuator functioning?

   It could be a faulty actuator,disconnected control rod or the plug for the actuator is loose/disconnected mate.
7. HD7 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi

   #7 19th April 2013, 22:36

   Okay cool, I'll see what tomorrow brings, cheers for the advice chaps.
8. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #8 20th April 2013, 12:53

   fiver says dead actuator. 5 minutes job to replace to remove. Check that your boot actually locks, because a dead actuator sort of half engages (when it makes that screeching noise) itself meaning you can open the lock just by punching it.
9. HD7 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi

   #9 20th April 2013, 19:36

   Turns out the actuator is duff. Bit of wd40 helping it to slide. Shame I can't take it apart. Hopefully that should keep it going for a bit. Next time when the noise stops I'll know what it is and I'll definitely buy a new one. Cheers for the help guys