@@sharonbond4436 not familiar with these but as it's a convertible the roof mechanism might be part of the problem. Have a look in your handbook and see if there is a manual release for the boot hidden somewhere inside the car. Find someone familiar with these would be a good idea. Good luck.
Thank you so much. After months and months of accessing my boot through the inside of the car behind the seats because my boot wouldn't open, I have fixed it following this video. It opens with ease every time now. Very pleased with myself, a very happy lady! 😊
Really appreciate this video. Just bought an 05 estate today for about half its value as the previous owner was planning to scrap it because the boot wouldn't open! This video basically just paid me 600 quid for 20 minutes work!
Hi, thanks for the video. My hatch was open, central door locking is out and I locked the hatch 😂. Did the same as you but guessed to open with an 8 mill. Allan key. Thanks again!
Very informative, thank you. I’m having the same issue with my 08 Vectra estate, I got it open through the hole inside, but all I’ve done so far is doused the mechanism in WD40. - Never even thought about a micro switch! Thanks again.👍
I just had a brief look when I got home, pulled back the rubber and sprayed a bit more WD inside, and it seems to work again, although it did briefly make a whirring noise. lol. - It does seem full of crap and road grime so if it fails again I’ll strip it down. Cheers!👍
Had same problem but the fix on mine wasn’t damp or the switch, it was the rubber cover pressing on the switch (so the switch is permanently pressed on and trips out). Turned the rubber cover around (so it’s convex as opposed to its correct concave position) and glued it on. Works perfectly and still water resistant.
thats a great idea, we just swaped em out every 8 years or so at the dealership but we did have alot of early cars where we replaced them under warranty about 3 a week min
Thanks for this great video and advice , i had the same problem , i tried the small plastic insert , that did not work . I was able to remove the old switch , my local garage got me a second hand replacement within a couple of days , i was able to do the fitting thanks for your clear guidance .
Got the same problem, been fitting a new rear wash jet so maybe mines got wet. Thanks for the info on the method to open it from the inside.Know where to start now.
thanks for the video, honestly I dont know what I did just messed around with the screwdriver but didnt feel anything but it losen the lock so I could open with the regular way from the trunk.
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what if you cant access the trunk from the inside? i have a two seater, and theres like a grill between the front seats and the back of the car. Do you have any idea of how do i do it? thanks
Hi, watched your video on the rear 5th door repair was good . I have a problem with my Zafira boot door witch keeps flicking on and off whilst driving and having to stop to close the boot ,this is happening all the time .any suggestions please.
Sounds like a defective switch. Possibly moisture in there. It's probably worth taking it apart and having a look at the switch. Test it with a multimeter. Good luck. 👍😁
Can I make this switch weatherproof somehow? There is some ice inside the button and it's not working when cold outside. Is just silicone between rubber cover good enough?
I worked for Vauxhall dealer for 6 years they used to brake under warranty so defo a fooked switch everytime lol Nice temp fix but for the sake of £14.86 + vat i personally while its already apart of just replaced it for peace of mind. If your boot is full when goes wrong & get a puncture etc.....
My partners astra boot does the same thing, but we've tried pressing the clicky button so hard and we hear the click every time but the boot doesn't open. Do you think this is a technical fault instead of the button not being pressed properly?
hi, i tried easy fix didnt work, bought new part still didnt work, anymore info onit would be good cheers. i could hear clicking from boot fusebox if that helps any.
Is it the same for a signum? The boot won't open, but when i unlock the car with the remote, lock pushes the boot back a bit, but not open, its stuck between opened and locked, i cant push on it to make it closed, but can't open it
I tried this but it didn't work for me simply because it wasn't the issue i had(didn't know that at the time so tried this anyway)if it doesn't work for anybody else and you have also noticed your front and rear screen wash pumps have stopped working its probably the little red 10amp fuse in the fuse box under the bonnet on the right hand side, cost me under £1.50 for two fuses(you only need one), took two minutes to replace and now my boot and both front and rear screen wash pumps are working fine again.
@@Automotive_Solutions Do you mean that if the fuse for the washers goes it stops the lock working? My hatch lock isn't working and was thinking of trying this...but if my washers are still working i'm guessing that wouldn't be the issue?
My bad week continues. Yeah I found a plastic bit out of place thats stopping the switch and repair it and test. It`s a bit slow getting to 0 ohms and when you release the switch it still takes a while to go to open circuit. When you connect it, it opens the lock soon as you connect and won`t work after. I am going to glue a microswitch in place as I`ve had enough today. Bloody cars FFS.
@@Automotive_Solutions ITS WORKING!!!! Put it in the oven for an hour at 50 degrees and it dryed out. 2005 Nissan Micra. Happy again. I realized it should not be opening the boot when just connecting the switch. And at 25 ohms open circuit, it must of been water. I would not of thought about water if not heard you say about it. Happy New Year mate and thanks. :)
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Excellent clear video, u should have been a teacher! Thanks
@@Rose-mo3qv lol, that's not for me. I'd be too frustrated when someone doesn't listen or look interested. 😁
My vauxhall tigra 05 convertable boot wont open please help ive pressed the unlock button twice 😔
@@sharonbond4436 not familiar with these but as it's a convertible the roof mechanism might be part of the problem. Have a look in your handbook and see if there is a manual release for the boot hidden somewhere inside the car. Find someone familiar with these would be a good idea. Good luck.
Thank you so much. After months and months of accessing my boot through the inside of the car behind the seats because my boot wouldn't open, I have fixed it following this video. It opens with ease every time now. Very pleased with myself, a very happy lady! 😊
Jodie Rogers - nice one, well done. 👍
Really appreciate this video. Just bought an 05 estate today for about half its value as the previous owner was planning to scrap it because the boot wouldn't open! This video basically just paid me 600 quid for 20 minutes work!
Nice one 😁
Great presentation from start to finish, especially the meter check. Very helpful, fixed my problem. Cheers.
Good news 👍😁
Hi, thanks for the video. My hatch was open, central door locking is out and I locked the hatch 😂. Did the same as you but guessed to open with an 8 mill. Allan key. Thanks again!
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Very informative, thank you.
I’m having the same issue with my 08 Vectra estate, I got it open through the hole inside, but all I’ve done so far is doused the mechanism in WD40. - Never even thought about a micro switch! Thanks again.👍
They're pretty much the same across the board. Good luck.
I just had a brief look when I got home, pulled back the rubber and sprayed a bit more WD inside, and it seems to work again, although it did briefly make a whirring noise. lol. - It does seem full of crap and road grime so if it fails again I’ll strip it down. Cheers!👍
Great video mate, thanks for that. I will give that a try tomorrow when it's not raining.
Cheers, good luck 👍
Had same problem but the fix on mine wasn’t damp or the switch, it was the rubber cover pressing on the switch (so the switch is permanently pressed on and trips out). Turned the rubber cover around (so it’s convex as opposed to its correct concave position) and glued it on. Works perfectly and still water resistant.
Nicely done.
thats a great idea, we just swaped em out every 8 years or so at the dealership but we did have alot of early cars where we replaced them under warranty about 3 a week min
Thank you very much for this easy to follow tutorial, the arse end of my mark 5 wouldnt open and I followed your advice and fixed it, top man.
Mines just gone. Nice one ill sort it myself thanks to this video 👍
Thanks, it's fairly easy to do 👍😁
Thanks for this great video and advice , i had the same problem , i tried the small plastic insert , that did not work . I was able to remove the old switch , my local garage got me a second hand replacement within a couple of days , i was able to do the fitting thanks for your clear guidance .
Merci beaucoup ! Grace a vous j'ai réparé l'ouverture de mon coffre. Géniale.
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Great video man! Thanks very much. I haven't tried the repair yet but at least I know what to expect
Good luck 🤞😁
Got the same problem, been fitting a new rear wash jet so maybe mines got wet. Thanks for the info on the method to open it from the inside.Know where to start now.
thanks for the video, honestly I dont know what I did just messed around with the screwdriver but didnt feel anything but it losen the lock so I could open with the regular way from the trunk.
At least you got in 😁👍
Thanks for the very helpful video
Gonna try it this weekend
Superb fixed the car just like yours I used a bit of plastic glued on and it's fantastic now thank you so much fir this video.
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Thanks a million same problem fixed with your solution to the letter 🤙
Nice one 👍😁
Very pleasing watch, thanks. I'll be doing a similar investigation.
Good luck 👍
You are awesome. I did exactly what you did an it works like new. Thanks a lot!
Nice one, thanks 👍😁
top man, will try this next dry day and let know outcome
what if you cant access the trunk from the inside? i have a two seater, and theres like a grill between the front seats and the back of the car. Do you have any idea of how do i do it? thanks
Hi, watched your video on the rear 5th door repair was good . I have a problem with my Zafira boot door witch keeps flicking on and off whilst driving and having to stop to close the boot ,this is happening all the time .any suggestions please.
Sounds like a defective switch. Possibly moisture in there. It's probably worth taking it apart and having a look at the switch. Test it with a multimeter. Good luck. 👍😁
Can I make this switch weatherproof somehow? There is some ice inside the button and it's not working when cold outside. Is just silicone between rubber cover good enough?
I would think that should keep the water out. Either that or a new switch.
Thanks for gr8 informative vid. Also missus car. Now we can get the suitcases and shopping in. Cheers pal..
But the open secure has been broken i cant open it again 😢 any solution ?
Having trouble at the first stage trying to open with screwdriver. What size flat head is needed? thanks
Just your average size screwdriver. Nothing tiny or massive. Get a torch in there so you can see the slot for it. 👍
Thanks alot Sir for a helpful video!
Thank you 👍😁
Very helpful, fixed my problem.
Thank you!
I worked for Vauxhall dealer for 6 years they used to brake under warranty so defo a fooked switch everytime lol
Nice temp fix but for the sake of £14.86 + vat i personally while its already apart of just replaced it for peace of mind. If your boot is full when goes wrong & get a puncture etc.....
Yes, I get it. It's still working to this day though. 👍
My partners astra boot does the same thing, but we've tried pressing the clicky button so hard and we hear the click every time but the boot doesn't open. Do you think this is a technical fault instead of the button not being pressed properly?
Hard to tell. Might be a fuse or wiring fault.
@@Automotive_Solutions yeah I think so. My partner said about the windscreen wash not working. I reckon it could be the fuse
Yes check that out first.
Cheers, very grateful for the video it was easy to follow 👍
Thanks 😁👍
Brilliant saved a few pounds with this salutation, garage said this is unusual oh yeah!!!
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hi, i tried easy fix didnt work, bought new part still didnt work, anymore info onit would be good cheers. i could hear clicking from boot fusebox if that helps any.
Does the piece glued in interfere with the central locking
No, it all works as normal afterwards.
Do you know how to fix car door that stuck next to driver side with astra holden
Is it the same for a signum? The boot won't open, but when i unlock the car with the remote, lock pushes the boot back a bit, but not open, its stuck between opened and locked, i cant push on it to make it closed, but can't open it
Kapriizais - not encountered any problems with those yet. Sorry.
I dismantled the switch just like you did, mine was full with dirt and didnt move, it was stuck on the button, cleaned it and now it works fine
Same problem, gonna try that 2moro. Thanks mate
Thanks a lot good man! I solved the problem with your tutorial. :))
Nice one 👍
Wish I wasnt so shit working with cars and could do this myself
Great video, helped me a lot
Great 😁
Thanks. Very helpful.
👍 cheers 😁
I tried this but it didn't work for me simply because it wasn't the issue i had(didn't know that at the time so tried this anyway)if it doesn't work for anybody else and you have also noticed your front and rear screen wash pumps have stopped working its probably the little red 10amp fuse in the fuse box under the bonnet on the right hand side, cost me under £1.50 for two fuses(you only need one), took two minutes to replace and now my boot and both front and rear screen wash pumps are working fine again.
Good info, thanks 👍
@@Automotive_Solutions On the plus side, thanks to you my boot does open with a much lighter press now lol.
Merci
de rien 🙂
How do u remove this plastic handle ?
Had similar problem checked the fuse no.8 in the engine compartment washers on same 10 amp mini fuse
Graham ATYEO - yes washer fuse takes out hatch lock as well. 👀
@@Automotive_Solutions Do you mean that if the fuse for the washers goes it stops the lock working? My hatch lock isn't working and was thinking of trying this...but if my washers are still working i'm guessing that wouldn't be the issue?
Mine is Astra H twintop and the trunk wont open any advice?
I've not come across one of those yet, sorry.
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Hi, You cannot get to the switch witout removing the crhome?... omly to pill the rubber?
sorina manea - you may be able to pull the rubber cover off but you won't get it back on again without removing the chrome trim.
Mine has a broken pin and i dont know witch pin to put The wire in to
Bravo, super video💪🎖️👌👍it worked for me...
Thank you 👍
Brilliant mate
Thank you 👍😁
Thanks for the up!
Do you drive around all the time with your registration plate covered up?
Only if I'm up to no good. lol
Only a twat would have enough time to make a comment like that.
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Thanks a lot mate
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By my car the tailgate lock goes automtic open if i start the car. I dont now what the problem is.
Very helpful, had the same issue.
Do you think this will work on opel corsa?
I haven't personally had this with a Corsa but plenty of vehicles suffer with rear tailgate switch problems so probably worth having a look to see.
Automotive Solutions thank you very much sir
If I fitted a new micro switch would I need to do anything to the key fob such as reprogramming or is it just a simple replacement
No reprogramming required.
Do I need to disconnect battery before I remove micro switch?
- you don't need to.
Thank you very much.
Great video, I have Twintop, trunk wont open , mecanism stuck
The roof isn't open electric,because the trunk mecanical stuck
how to open the boot manually because it can not be electric
Sorry, can't help - not seen one of those stuck yet.
Really helpful thanks!
Hvala, thx👍
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Thanks for the help bro
Thank you
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cheers mate
Thnx
Legend
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Thanks for that
perfetto grazie
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just glue a plastic spacer in there .. make that switch work easier
@@craigbmm4675 yes, that's what I did and it's still working 5 years later 😁👍
Thanks
Many thanks 👍
another thing that it could've been is a fuse under the bonnet
True, always worth checking too. 👍
My bad week continues. Yeah I found a plastic bit out of place thats stopping the switch and repair it and test. It`s a bit slow getting to 0 ohms and when you release the switch it still takes a while to go to open circuit. When you connect it, it opens the lock soon as you connect and won`t work after. I am going to glue a microswitch in place as I`ve had enough today. Bloody cars FFS.
At least your on the right track. Good luck.
@@Automotive_Solutions ITS WORKING!!!! Put it in the oven for an hour at 50 degrees and it dryed out. 2005 Nissan Micra. Happy again. I realized it should not be opening the boot when just connecting the switch. And at 25 ohms open circuit, it must of been water. I would not of thought about water if not heard you say about it. Happy New Year mate and thanks. :)
Nice one.
Bardzo ładnie in Poland.
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Wrong! It's just the glue that holds the switch in place so just re-glue the switch in place.
My fix is still working over a year later so you pays your money and takes your choice. 🤔
Top man
anybody in norwich able to do this for also sort door trims they all loose