Issue With Boot Latch / Badge

[randomusername]

Hi guys

So I believe my car is a Mk IV Facelift (2012/2013). I have a weir problem!

Just got the car back from the garage after repairs were done as got rear-ended

The boot latch (rear badge) still works fine in terms of opening / closing the boot. Problem is, from memory once I let the badge go it is supposed to 'spring' back into place. It doesn't, it just stays lifted (in the 'handle' position) until I physically push it back flat

What gives?

Thank you for your time

 

[MW05]

Mine's the same and it hasn't been rear ended. It just gets stiff through lack of use and lubrication. Exactly the same on my Discovery. Get some WD40 or other lube in a squirty can. Lift up the handle, probably easier if the boot is half open. Have a look under the handle and give it a good squirt onto the pivot points and then work the handle until it's free. If you have some squirty grease, a couple of squirts with that should keep things loose. Then when yo've wiped the streaks from the paintwork, use the squirty grease on the door hinges, boot and bonnet hinges and then the moving parts of the bonnet latch. They can dry up too and then you can find yourself with a bonnet that won't latch. THAT'S REALLY ANNOYING!

 

[randomusername]

Mine's the same and it hasn't been rear ended. It just gets stiff through lack of use and lubrication. Exactly the same on my Discovery. Get some WD40 or other lube in a squirty can. Lift up the handle, probably easier if the boot is half open. Have a look under the handle and give it a good squirt onto the pivot points and then work the handle until it's free. If you have some squirty grease, a couple of squirts with that should keep things loose. Then when yo've wiped the streaks from the paintwork, use the squirty grease on the door hinges, boot and bonnet hinges and then the moving parts of the bonnet latch. They can dry up too and then you can find yourself with a bonnet that won't latch. THAT'S REALLY ANNOYING!

Thanks for this, really helpful