Technical 2020 panda boot handle micro switch

[panda panda 312]

My boot handle has stopped working but can open the boot from the key fob boot release button.
I can hear the micro switch clicking when I try to open it with the handle.
Has anyone found a replacement switch as I’ve tried everywhere but only seem to find everyone say buy complete unit.
Please help me out here as I’m at a dead end
Thanks

 

[euroben]

My boot handle has stopped working but can open the boot from the key fob boot release button.
I can hear the micro switch clicking when I try to open it with the handle.
Has anyone found a replacement switch as I’ve tried everywhere but only seem to find everyone say buy complete unit.
Please help me out here as I’m at a dead end
Thanks

This tread may help you. It’s a fairly common occurrence for them to get dirt in there. You may be able to get it working without replacing.https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/tailgate-release-microswitch.507393/

 

[varesecrazy]

This tread may help you. It’s a fairly common occurrence for them to get dirt in there. You may be able to get it working without replacing.https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/tailgate-release-microswitch.507393/

Link doesn't seem to work..

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@portland_bill just put an RS sensor in his Panda tailgate

My 2013 is patchy, but has yet to fail

 

[varesecrazy]

My boot handle has stopped working but can open the boot from the key fob boot release button.
I can hear the micro switch clicking when I try to open it with the handle.
Has anyone found a replacement switch as I’ve tried everywhere but only seem to find everyone say buy complete unit.
Please help me out here as I’m at a dead end
Thanks

There are GUIDE made for this

Click on this BLUE member name
@Herts Hillhopper

Then GUIDES on their link

Let us know how you get on

 

[panda panda 312]

There are GUIDE made for this

Click on this BLUE member name
@Herts Hillhopper

Then GUIDES on their link

Let us know how you get on

I stripped and cleaned it and it’s now all working
Thanks

 

[portland_bill]

Link doesn't seem to work..

Member
@portland_bill just put an RS sensor in his Panda tailgate

My 2013 is patchy, but has yet to fail

I used one of these: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/push...hId=fcbe29db-8826-45b4-aec6-0c44e885b12e&gb=s
On the 169, the horizontal part next to the handle has some space, towards the left side, so my switch is almost invisible. With the complete handle off, the hole was cut carefully, as it needs to go in just the right place to avoid lamps, etc. Then the wires from the original handle switch were extended a little to attach to the new switch. Been working well for a few years now, although I suppose I use the remote more than the external switch.