Hi,

Does the boot release have an actuator similar to what's present in the doors?, the remote FOB never has since day one of ownership opened the boot remotely.

I checked the wiring many moons ago and that's okay IIRC, i think it 'could' be an actuator if it exists.

Ta

 

It has a solenoid, its all withing the same housing you can see just by opening the boot. If you can open the boot with the button in the glovebox then it can't be that, as the botton triggers the same solenoid. Only the key is different, there is a mechanical connection between the boot lock and the latch I think. More likely alarm fob or alarm wiring at fault.

 

I have a 52 plater, and I had the same problem from new! However, I think you have a different alarm fob to the two button one I have, and with which you have to press the unlock button a second time within five seconds of the first unlock, to activate the remote boot release.

I complained to the supplying dealer several times, but every time they checked opening the boot with the key fob it worked OK.

It was only recently that someone advised me that there was a software glitch that meant that the fob only worked when the boot had already been opened with the ignition off. That was why it always worked when the dealer tried it out, as the car was parked up with us all gathered around it.

 

My early car with a 2 button fob has always been like entering the lottery with about the same chance of opening the boot as to winning

 

dennohue: FWIW, checking it opens with the key is not remotely the same as opening it with the fob. With the key, you are moving rods that connect to the catch.

Using the fob operates a solenoid/electrical actuator (probably on the catch mechanism itself)

With the early fobs, the only way I know to open the boot with the fob is when the car is locked. Open the car in the normal way, then press the open button again within ~ 3 seconds.

HTH

 

Hi Loftus,

Did you read my post? I did mention the time delay on the second press, and didn't mention opening with a key.

 

I did...but missed the word 'fob'

 

No probs. mate!

 

The boot is supposed to open with the remote..???? Mine hasn't been seen doing that once...?!?!?

 

FWIW Chad!.

Quote from the alarm leaflet which came with my car:

'Electronic Boot Release.
The system has the ability to activate standard fit electrical boot release systems. To check this feature, press the indented button on the remote handset, the indicators will flash once and the doors will unlock. Within 3 seconds, press the indented button a second time. The indicators will flash twice and the boot will unlock.'

Interestingly, they say 3 seconds which is what loftus advised. However I found 5 seconds was occasionally more effective.

Very frustrating when you are loaded up with things to put in the boot, and it doesn't work.