fiesta_lad Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 hi i have a fiesta mk5 51 plate my boot release button works when it wants but when it does ive got to keep on pressing it but u hear it working then after 5 goes it opens but now it does not work what can this be cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hostess Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 hi i have a fiesta mk5 51 plate my boot release button works when it wants but when it does ive got to keep on pressing it but u hear it working then after 5 goes it opens but now it does not work what can this be cheers. dont know if its the same as my EX mondeo ,but I had the same problem it was worn/dirty contact on the switch....new switch fixed the problemhope that helps,but if i am wrong Ime sure one of the "car guys" on here will put you right kristal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimp My Ride Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Like Kristal said sounds like the contact is dirty, take the switch out and clean it try again if that fails a clean the contact point and then it should be ok touch wood. Check for any wear on the connection points as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 cheers guys i will have a go at that hope it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hi, in my Y plate fiesta mk5 the boot release would never work unless the engine was switched off. is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilb-fezzy-01 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hi,in my Y plate fiesta mk5 the boot release would never work unless the engine was switched off. is this normal? yeah same as in my mk5 fiesta, to start with i thought it was just not working but its only when the engine is off, this may just be happening to you but you dont realise it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J i m Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Yeah, that always annoyed me. Funny thing is... now even with my engine turned off, my boot button does not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasemonkey1992 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 clean contacts in boot u should find this helps. they often get convered in green scaly stuff. zoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J i m Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I'll give it a go. I'll be selling mine soon, to trade for a Focus. And I want there to be as few excuses as possible for haggling the price down! So service, mot + tax to do, minor touch ups, renewing the "ford" badges which have faded, replacing cracked rear cluster etc... just little things that complete it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweasel Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi, in my Y plate fiesta mk5 the boot release would never work unless the engine was switched off. is this normal? Hi All, As you described this is correct operation as it prevents the boot accidently opening whilst driving along, and mother in law falling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hi All, As you described this is correct operation as it prevents the boot accidently opening whilst driving along, and mother in law falling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connected2009 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 It also stops anybody opening your boot when you are stopped a traffic lights and nicking your stuff. Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan9684 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 It also stops anybody opening your boot when you are stopped a traffic lights and nicking your stuff. Colin. I imagine if they are in your car to press the boot release the contents of your boot are the least of your worries :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I will need to try this tonight but i really think my boot opens via the boot release button as long as the car is stationery, not turned off. Will report back :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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