The boot locking mechanism on my 5 month old 1.2 Lounge has just stopped working. That is to say, that when I unlock the car with the fob, the doors unlock but the boot doesn't. This is just what happened on my 2 previous mk 2 Pandas - really annoying as I will have to arrange to have it replaced. Anyone else had this problem?
I booked my TA in last week to have the external rubber beading on the driver's door replaced, as it had distorted and formed a perfect water trap. I had to wait until yesterday before a courtesy car was available, and in the meantime the dreaded boot lock failure reared its head. I mentioned this to the young fellow on the service counter.Since I have grey hair, I was treated to the pitying look reserved by the self-confessed young genius for the senile. He then informed me that the boot only opened by pressing the dedicated boot remote button. I said this was not the case, but he was not convinced until he tried it out on the courtesy car, whereupon he conceded that I had a point, and the "technician" would examine it.
I asked which engine model was the courtesy car, and he said "the 1.6 litre" which was a surprise to me, but I couldn't be arsed to pursue it; it must be a prototype Panda they've kept very quiet about.
They kept my TA all day, then rang to say it was ready, but they hadn't done the job as the rubber seal replacement was the wrong part.
I went to pick my car up, and the receptionist apologised for the cock-up, saying that Kia were always sending the wrong stuff. I said that it was no wonder it wouldn't fit, as my car was a Fiat. She then told me that the boot mechanism was faulty, and would be fixed under warranty. It actually sounded like she thought this was a big concession on their part. But, she said, we are awaiting delivery from Korea. I said I'd rather they got it from Italy. Oh yes, she said, I get them mixed up.
Anyway, we'll let you know. Could be a couple of weeks.
So after a wasted day, I took my car home.
There, I looked at the progress sheet. It said, job delayed, parts ordered from Kia.
I hope that Chorley Motor Group, Blackpool branch know what they're doing, but my confidence is shaky.
Mike.