catnapping123 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Hello - I've just bought a Ford Focus Estate 05 plate, Mark II (New shape), and I can't find a button on/near the dash to open the boot. Luckily the keyfob opens the boot, but that appears the only way. Is there a concealed button on the dash? Lowdown on the RH drivers side there is an outlet a bit like a computer port, do I have a button missing? I don't want to rely just on the keyfob, what happens when the batteries suddenly run out? I've tried pressing the two buttons under the rubber handle on the boot, but they are not working either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I think on the later cars the button is in the tailgate trim above the numberplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catnapping123 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thank you for your fast reply - I really appreciate it (paranoid newbie owner). Is there a sequence to make these buttons work, as I've tried pressing one, and both, with all the doors unlocked and nothing happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APJ Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 hello, Oh dear it seems as though you are having the same problem as me.....refer to my post on page 4 titled '05 Focus Boot Issue' and the post under it. is a common problem on 04-07 Focus's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catnapping123 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thank you APJ I hope you are sorted now. I did ring a Ford garage which quotes £32 for the switch plus fitting, if it comes to it, I think I will invest in another remote key so I don't run into difficulties when the battery needs changing. From reading up on it it seems that water seeping into the unit is the cause of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APJ Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 hi there, id be interested to know what ford charge you in terms of labour for fitting the new lock? i phoned my local ford garage the other day and was also quoted about £32 for a new lock. God knows what the labour charge would be, should be a fairly straight forward job just awkward climbing into the boot space to initially take the old lock off. Im glad that its not a new GEM unit that is required as they cost loads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catnapping123 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 hi there, id be interested to know what ford charge you in terms of labour for fitting the new lock? i phoned my local ford garage the other day and was also quoted about £32 for a new lock. God knows what the labour charge would be, should be a fairly straight forward job just awkward climbing into the boot space to initially take the old lock off. Im glad that its not a new GEM unit that is required as they cost loads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catnapping123 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi there, they said it was a quick job and I'm sure he said £50 all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APJ Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 oh excellent, thats a lot better than i thought it would be. will get my car booked in at local ford garage then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catnapping123 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'd be interested in how you got on, and if it fixed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APJ Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 yeah will let ya know when i get it sorted mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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