Jonathanpbk
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So I have an issue with the boot on my '02 1.2 16v 5-door.
The boot release on the key fob does absolutely nothing regardless of how long i press it. Also, the microswitch does nothing at all on the handle. The only way I can get in to the boot is by using that key in the lock.
Today I pulled the trim off the boot and disconnected the handle assembly completely and took it off altogether. I sprayed contact cleaner where I could, and tried to take apart the microswitch to see if I could test it with the multimeter. Unfortunately I couldn't get it opened fully, so I just connected it back up and put it all back together. I rang a local breaker and he has a handle there for 40 euro (I'm in Ireland) but then I got thinking that if the key fob button does nothing as well, then it's probably not the switch that's the problem...
I took it to an auto-electrician before about it, and he was actually useless. He said there was no way of telling if the cables weren't damaged on the way back to the boot, without taking apart the car entirely, lol! Surely all of the lights and wiper would be gone too if that was the case... Anyway, he obviously could have tested the connections!
So, does anyone have any ideas as to why it's broken? I can't afford to take it to someone and pay to find out what's wrong as well as get the part I need, so if I could narrow it down a bit that would be a huge help.
Thanks!
The boot release on the key fob does absolutely nothing regardless of how long i press it. Also, the microswitch does nothing at all on the handle. The only way I can get in to the boot is by using that key in the lock.
Today I pulled the trim off the boot and disconnected the handle assembly completely and took it off altogether. I sprayed contact cleaner where I could, and tried to take apart the microswitch to see if I could test it with the multimeter. Unfortunately I couldn't get it opened fully, so I just connected it back up and put it all back together. I rang a local breaker and he has a handle there for 40 euro (I'm in Ireland) but then I got thinking that if the key fob button does nothing as well, then it's probably not the switch that's the problem...
I took it to an auto-electrician before about it, and he was actually useless. He said there was no way of telling if the cables weren't damaged on the way back to the boot, without taking apart the car entirely, lol! Surely all of the lights and wiper would be gone too if that was the case... Anyway, he obviously could have tested the connections!
So, does anyone have any ideas as to why it's broken? I can't afford to take it to someone and pay to find out what's wrong as well as get the part I need, so if I could narrow it down a bit that would be a huge help.
Thanks!