How to: Audi/Volkswagen/Skoda/Seat Faulty Car Boot Lock Fix / Car Boot Stuck Shut 

Just wanted to say, thanks so much for this solution. Boot started making that stuttering sound and feared it'd be a garage repair. Your solution worked perfectly. I'd (stupidly) been spraying lubricant in the lower fixture. Tried the method you suggested (literally 15 times) and now works perfectly and silently. Thank you.

Omg your a super star. Just called my mechanic to get it booked and then come across this and wouldn’t you know… sorted. Thankyou so much!

really solved me the problem on my A3 8P from 2008, thanks a lot for your time bro !!

Thank you so much, I've just done earlier on my Octavia and it works! 😀 Much appreciated life saver. Still can’t work out the rear wiper problem after buying a new motor, still not working 😔

Thanks for the video. Fixed my Seat Cupra tailgate using your process.

My RS6 C6 has the automatic tailgate and would constantly get stuck or make that stutter noise. I was so worried it was the motor causing the issue but this has sorted the problem! Thanks mate 🙏

Well I’m over the moon I’ve just done it and bang it worked omg u saved me a lot of hassle and cost many many thanks

Cheers Ben. Just started having this issue on my 2012 VRS, this worked a treat 👍. All the best.

You just saved another man's tailgate lock 😀 Tnx a lot!!!

Thank you, will try it out!

I've just tried this on my Octavia and it works! Thank you so much, you've saved me a packet!

Thanks, I have this issue on my A3 8L so gonna try it later

Thanks. Just fixed a 2011 skoda octavia boot 🤘

It worked for A4! Thanks for video.

thx worked a treat

I have an a3.... Exact same wiper and lock problem ha ha my central locking to the boot is opening randomly too. I disconnected the electrical components to the boot lock and using the key, it works fine.... I will try this wd40 trick though. As for the wiper (mine stopped at 45 degrees ha ha) I've ordered a new motor £28 with free delivery on fleabay).... But first try this. Remove the motor (you'll need to remove the wiper with a 13mm socket, then the door liner and then the motor (3 bolts I can't remember which socket size and the electrical cable). Take the metal backing of of the motor (t10). You'll see a big plastic cog and a metal 'elbow' looking cog mechanism. By pushing the wiper nozzle against a surface this should all pop out. The 'elbow' looking mechanism is attached to the spindle that runs up through to the wiper and it's what gets rusty and seized. Sit it in some vinegar to remove the rust for several hours. This should free it up. Dry, grease and reassemble everything and it should fix the issue..... But you will need to solve the ingress. I think mine was the wiper nozzle itself. Mine was too far gone so I've ordered a new motor.

How did u open the locking mechanism/hook kind of thing when it was stuck on shut position please.

That noise is exactly what my VW Beetle tailgate does.

Thanks very much.

Cheers.. il give it a go before I strip it down

07 Q7 my tail gate will open just a bit and it shits again, just replaced the lifts support and still the same issue! will this be the problem?

Rear wiper motor is easy and cheap to replace.

This is exactly my problem - it sounds like the tailgate mechanism is working but it's still locked. I do wish someone would SLOWLY show a full picture of the inside of the tailgate, to show where exactly that little flap is situated, instead of just rushing with a close up of it. Mine is a 2006, so I don't know if it's the same setup. I've researched for hours trying to find a photo of the tailgate for the same year, so I know what I'm supposed to be lookiing for. The tailgate on mine has the toolkit in it. This video didn't show that, so maybe it's a different year?

I’ll try it tomorrow on my 2010 Touran

BMW X3 2013 too

I've the same problem only difference is my boot button doesnt work at all, I can open it via the key fob only, initially it would open once in about 10-15 tries, but since the wiper motor went it stopped completely, I've replaced the wiper motor now tho

On my Audi A3, I can't close tailgate door. Somebody know why?

I did all this, and now the lock works, BUT od the board com says it is not closed. What did I screw up this time? 🙂🙂

What about a Renault Clio ?? Help

I love the blurred plate...like anyone gives a ...

Benjamin hasn't started puberty yet.

BEN IS A POSH PRAT