Smart fortwo 451 boot latch problem opening locked boot 

Fantastic, we can all see now where the solenoid is and how it works. I have searched for a video that shows this for quite a while. Thanks for posting.

Thank dude!!! been searching forever trying how to open the rear window when the door button failed, though I cringed that you learned the hard way

Thanks a bunch!! Just being able to see what's behind the plastic before you start breaking pieces is a huge help!!

Thanks for your video, as you described i drilled 1 x 10mm hole on the right inserted a piece of hooked piece of wire and hey presto - hatch open. In my case the solenoid has failed so currently awaiting a replacement.

You can also drill a small hole on the side if that shroud. Then you can insert a small allen key and just lever down on the release mechanism. It hardly shows and is a good fail safe even if you do fix the problem.

Thank you so much! You're amazing

In the end it wasn't the solenoid it was a fuse CHECK fuses first. Turned out my son kicked under the footwell and popped a fuse out

I’m sorry you had to destroy that plastic housing but your video certainly helped me I certainly do appreciate it my friend I hope you have a better day

You saved me, been trying to open mine for a week.

My car has the problem twice and today is the 2nd time. The disfunction of the latch does it mean it needs replacing and I can't afford to have it happens all the time 😖

Many thanks!!!!

I'm from the US TEXAS I'm just gonna use a ziptie and just pull on that,one i get to the cable,thk u for the info

Duuude thanks so much, very very helpful 👍

I really don't understand why they didn't put a manual release string or something....

Thanks