MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: TheBALDpuma on April 01, 2025, 04:19:07 pm

Title: Tailgate not opening
Post by: TheBALDpuma on April 01, 2025, 04:19:07 pm

A few months ago my tailgate wouldn't open, along with no reverse, fog, rear wiper and I think high level brake light.  The earth in the loom through the hinge was broken.  I had this repaired at a garage.

A week or so ago my boot stopped opening again but that is the only symptom, everything else working. So I figured it won't be wiring. Replaced the lock catch itself. No luck.  Just finished replacing the handle/switch, still no luck.

So do we think it's the wiring? Is there anything else it can be?

Title: Re: Tailgate not opening
Post by: ZoliWorks on April 01, 2025, 05:54:52 pm

Check with vcds for errors, but it's likely the wiring that runs between the boot and the body, through that rubber hose.