LIAMSAFC Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 The tailgate release button on the dash next to the steering wheel on my Fiesta isn't opening the boot it seems, I though the the boot button on the key itself would still open it and after trying to open the boot with the button on the key that didn't open it either. Only way I can access the boot atm is the good old fashioned way with the lock + key. How will I fix it? Anyone had same problem? Is it a quick cheap easy fix? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 There a video on YouTube where someone had this problem. I will try to find it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Part 1 https://youtu.be/BIXGra6iUKI Part 2 https://youtu.be/KDcD-OLh2bY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 i assume you know you have to press the key fob remote button twice in quick succession 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIAMSAFC Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 11 minutes ago, isetta said: i assume you know you have to press the key fob remote button twice in quick succession Yeah i know that mate :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winemart2 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Those were the days with the 85 XR2 boot release button, very useful for when the wife managed (could be bothered) to exit the vehicle before me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnboy83 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Did u manage to find a fix for this? Mine has not been opening for about 2 years now. Been searching for a fix but nothing much out there haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnboy83 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I tried the fix in the videos with the door locks but still nothing. You can hear the motor try but the actual latch doesn't move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Johnboy83 said: I tried the fix in the videos with the door locks but still nothing. You can hear the motor try but the actual latch doesn't move. Just to confirm do you hear a noise from the boot but the boot isn't able to open? If so the solenoid may be gone. That's what happened with mine and a new solenoid sorted it 👍. There's a patented one on eBay for around £10 Showed what I did hear when you scroll down the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnboy83 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Managed to sort it out. I was getting the sound but didn't release. Opend it all up and the solenoid that pulls the cable to open was hardly moving. Ordered a replacement off eBay £10 and fitted the new part. Works fine now. Thanks for the advice. 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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