Tailgate Lock Not Working

[Cosmo]

Hello All,

This post relates to a MK 3 Toledo and I've posted on that forum to, but I'm guessing the part in question is the same on the Altea hence my posting here also.

I closed the tailgate on my car today and noticed that it did not make the normal sound. I discovered that the receiver in the lock mechanism is not engaging properly with the latch. The result is that even when the car is centrally locked, I can put my finger into the seam under the tailgate and just lift the it open. I removed the lock mechanism and had a look. As far as I'm aware, when you push the receiver right in, it should stay in. However it just springs back out when I let go of it. So far I've not found a a way to get inside the lock mechanism to see whats wrong.It seems to be a sealed unit. Has anyone else had this problem and been able to fix it without buying a new lock mechanism?

 

[Big Ejit]

Its failed. You need a new one.
It can be temp fixed by pushing a pawl over by the pull mechanism to the handle but you have to do this every time its opened.

 

[Wimbledonian]

Have a look at this thread:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=220482

 

[lwyndham]

I had a similar problem around a month ago on my Altea XL (60 plate Eco-motive), I just replaced the lock mechanism (part ID 5P8827505) which fixed the problem - I believe it is quite a common problem.

It was a simple job I just removed the boot inside trim (2 screws and several clips) and then removed the lock mechanism which was held on by 2 bolts - I also had to remove the electrical connector clip connect to the boot mechanism.

If your planning on fixing it yourself then contact your local motor factor and order a replacement part - you may want to check with them this it is compatible with your model of car first.

I paid around £50 for the part and it took around 5 mins to fit - although I had already removed the inner door lining previously.

 

[Big Ejit]

Wimbledonian, I think your link has gone wrong...

 

[Wimbledonian]

Oops. Should have gone here:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=220460

 

[weedov]

Hi, sorry for resurrecting an old thread.

I've a problem with my boot latch which started this morning. I'll take time to read the guides on here but on my quick browse through the topics on this subject this morning I couldn't see anything about the best way to keep the boot closed until I get it fixed?

Doesn't seem anything obvious inside the boot lid that I can lash it to the boot floor?

Any ideas would be grately appreciated!

Thanks

 

[evobaz]

I'm having a similar issue with my 2011 Leon FR 170. Opened the boot then closed it and jumped in the car. Noticed the interior light stayed on and the dash was indicating the boot wasn't shut. Turns out the latch is still in the open position. I can flick it to the closed position but it immediately springs back to the open position.

Did you get yours sorted? I've noticed my rear wiper and rear fog light doesn't work but I thought hint that's due to the boot not being closed right.

I think I'm going to try and hold the boot shut using a bungee cord until I manage to get it sorted.

 

[weedov]

Ended up taking mines to the garage and it needed a new boot lock.

I think you're right about the wiper etc not working as the boot isn't closed, it was the same for me.

I used some nylon rope which I tied to the boot lashing points and then onto the torx screws on the boot lid interior as a temp fix, worked fine but wouldn't recommend it for much longer than a few days!

Sorry I can't be more help.

 

[evobaz]

How much did the dealer charge you for fixing it?

 

[weedov]

£140ish and that was with a discount as my sister works there!!

 

[evobaz]

Ouch! Might buy the part and do it myself!

 

[weedov]

If you can I would!!

 

[evobaz]

Someone on another thread has given me an exploded drawing with the part number and it looks like just 2 screws and an electrical connector to change it out.

 

[Speed-FReek]

Someone on another thread has given me an exploded drawing with the part number and it looks like just 2 screws and an electrical connector to change it out.

Yes, you just need to remove the tailgate trim and then it's as you say - an electrical connector to disconnect and 2 bolts to remove, so one of the simpler jobs

 

[evobaz]

Yes, you just need to remove the tailgate trim and then it's as you say - an electrical connector to disconnect and 2 bolts to remove, so one of the simpler jobs

Thought it looked pretty easy.