stevo123 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 hi there, the boot on my fiesta zetec s keeps coming open, i just done 7 miles home from work and it come open 3 times,has anyone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynS Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I've not had the problem myself but remember reading, on here I think, that the rubber stops on the boot lid can be screwed in/out to change their length. Being too far out stops the boot catch engaging fully. Maybe try !Removed! them in further, unless the problem is that despite being shut correctly it pops open? Don't hold me to any of this though, just going by what I've read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo123 Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 I've not had the problem myself but remember reading, on here I think, that the rubber stops on the boot lid can be screwed in/out to change their length. Being too far out stops the boot catch engaging fully. Maybe try !Removed! them in further, unless the problem is that despite being shut correctly it pops open? Don't hold me to any of this though, just going by what I've read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo123 Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 i think it has something to do with the remote locking device because i can sit in the car stationary and here a clicking noise and then the boot pops open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroodoN Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 try to disconnect batteries to reset car settings (if its something to do with this locikng) but i might be talking rubbish. Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew43 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 mine kept doing it the boot switch was faulty fixed under warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo123 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 i thought i had it sorted but i just went out and it kept constantly opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew43 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 must be the switch take it back to the dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Do you have the key in your back pocket? I happens to me when I sit down, and have to get out to reshut it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo123 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 no key in back pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool-S Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have exactly the same problem ! Also though my boot button is dead and has been for some time, but today it has started doing the same as yours. I get in the car start the engine and pop goes the boot. If i shut it quickly and get in the car and press the lock button it stops doing it, but as the car has just gone out of warrenty i am reluctant to have it done as the stealers will charge a bomb !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo123 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 mine is going in friday, it should be done under warranty it was a year old last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmair23 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 mine is going in friday, it should be done under warranty it was a year old last week. Can you let us know the outcome please? I have started having this exact problem today and now every time I start the engine, the boot pops open. Have a 2010 Fiesta which is now out of warranty, or is this still covered? Could be a wiring issue which I fear may cost a bomb to fix! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d2kea Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Can you let us know the outcome please? I have started having this exact problem today and now every time I start the engine, the boot pops open. Have a 2010 Fiesta which is now out of warranty, or is this still covered? Could be a wiring issue which I fear may cost a bomb to fix! :( The warranty will be for 3 years from registration. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartM Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Mine did it a year ago, then seemed to stop, was all right through Summer, then refused to unlock on the Central Locking though would unlock with the key button. The electric latch was replaced under warranty. I believe this is a pretty commn fault on Fiestas and Focuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFordMan Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Can you let us know the outcome please? I have started having this exact problem today and now every time I start the engine, the boot pops open. Have a 2010 Fiesta which is now out of warranty, or is this still covered? Could be a wiring issue which I fear may cost a bomb to fix! :( Hi. Have you got an update on the outcome? I have exactly the same problem. When I turn the key to start the engine the boot pops open. It does the same with both keys. But if I lock the doors by the button on the dash, then start the car, its OK. Help Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ecc Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 mine kept doing it the boot switch was faulty fixed under warranty Snap, replaced the boot switch under warranty and solved the problem. It was fine until I had my second service and they put a tonne of grease all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFordMan Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks for the reply. Out of warranty but only done 11000 miles. Could be expensive then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redspudder Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Before the fiesta we had a 55plate focus and had this exact problem its the switch.In the focus the water got into the switch soleniod and jusy kept popping the bootas it made a short, i guess there still the same water ingress issue on the new fords! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyZetec! Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Heyyy. I had this problem last month! My boyfriend fitted wired in my amp & sub and I drove a mile down the road pulled out my key and my boot kept popping open. We thought it was because we had fiited in the sub which did it but it turns out it wasnt. Everytime i started the engine or took my key out I could hear the boot clicking even though it had already unlocked.... I took it to fords as its still under warrenty and they had to replace my boot switch. This is a general fault with them , they put it down to freezing weather. I hope it doesnt become a common problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpartsman Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Well this fault appeared on my car last night. Threw the keys at my service dept this morning and is now all fixed and back in my possession. New switch fitted and numerous jokes from colleagues later im back in my pride and joy and i can now go over 20mph without the thought in the back of my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo123 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 I did have this fixed under warranty a year ago, touch wood ok since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly23 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 this happened to me also last year,had it fixed under warranty with all the other issues i had!! as said by others It seems to be that water can get into the swich causing it to open but since it was fixed its not happened again must have been a faulty batch of switches that were fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFordMan Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks for the replies. Now I need to know how to get the boot lid trim off. I can only see one screw in the pull down aperture but I've taken that out and its not shifting. Anyone have any ideas. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyemdee Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 The Haynes Manual says pull the main panel away from the tailgate to release the interior clips after undoing the screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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