MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: TaylorGTi on June 12, 2014, 08:26:59 pm

Title: Boot doesn't poop open with fob
Post by: TaylorGTi on June 12, 2014, 08:26:59 pm: Car unlocks and locks fine but the boot doesn't pop open using the fob

Any help much appreciated!
Title: Re: Boot doesn't poop open with fob
Post by: Malyon on June 12, 2014, 08:41:26 pm: It doesn't pop as standard you have to do mod.
Just boot unlock
Title: Re: Boot doesn't poop open with fob
Post by: vwrascal on June 12, 2014, 09:07:47 pm: You need to hold the boot release button on the fob down for a couple seconds, If it still doesn't pop then it needs a quick click with vcds, softouch release :happy2:
Title: Re: Boot doesn't poop open with fob
Post by: SRC on June 13, 2014, 08:31:42 am: Middle button on the fob needs holding down a bit longer. I think it only works when the car is locked - not when the driver's door is already unlocked. When you've opened it that way, the car locks itself when you close the boot, so never put your keys in the boot!
Title: Re: Boot doesn't poop open with fob
Post by: TaylorGTi on June 13, 2014, 02:23:07 pm: Yeah pop was wrong word open is the correct term lol... I'll give it a go if not I'll "pop" to stealers :booty:
Title: Re: Boot doesn't poop open with fob
Post by: Carbon Goodies on June 13, 2014, 04:09:26 pm: Quote from: TaylorGTi on June 13, 2014, 02:23:07 pm
Yeah pop was wrong word open is the correct term lol... I'll give it a go if not I'll "pop" to stealers :booty:

If you look carefully I think it was poop that was the wrong word lol!!!
Title: Re: Boot doesn't poop open with fob
Post by: john87 on June 13, 2014, 06:27:29 pm: The button on the fob (when the car comes from the factory) simply allows the boot handle to be used without fully opening the car, i.e. the other doors.

However, this function can be modified via VagCom (VCDS) in order to operate the boot latch solenoid, which will in turn allow the boot to 'pop' open once different struts, pins and bump stops are fitted (search for 'boot pop mod' or similar) - the required parts can be easily sourced from Skoda/Seat dealers :happy2: