alantong Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi Guys, This morning my A8 (D3) was covered in frost. I opened the boot to get some de-icer out but ever since I can not close it. To explain better I can shut it, but its not locked / latched in any way. I can lift it up again without pressing the button or the key. I have tried locking via the keyfob and also tried locking via the key but it makes no difference. Any ideas what to try. I am a bit worried using the car - if I stop in a hurry the boot may fly up! Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Not sure on the D3 but perhaps the latch has got stuck on the boot lid; see if it moves OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantong Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi, Thanks for that. The mechanism seems to move OK, but I dont think it is latching in place. Suspect is mechanical rather than electrical. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 And the mechanism is open when you move the boot down? Can you trigger the mechanism to 'close/latch' onto something metal as you look at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantong Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Yes, the mechanism is open when I move the boot down. I can close the mechanism by hand but it does not latch just springs back. Fairly sure there should be some spring / pin to latch it in place. Thx Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Yes, the mechanism is open when I move the boot down. I can close the mechanism by hand but it does not latch just springs back. Fairly sure there should be some spring / pin to latch it in place.Thx Alan Usually something is in the way to stop the mechanism from latching on the hook. Check it's all aligned AND the boot release 'button' is not being activated all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantong Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Usually something is in the way to stop the mechanism from latching on the hook.Check it's all aligned AND the boot release 'button' is not being activated all the time. Thanks. Its mechnical, part of the latch in the boot lid has broken off. A new one is on order and will hopefully be easy to fit! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks. Its mechnical, part of the latch in the boot lid has broken off. A new one is on order and will hopefully be easy to fit!Alan Wow, that's a bit poor/unusual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodauk Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I just had the same thing. Boot closes but doesnt latch. Shame....you have to drive real fast to make the wind keep the boot lid down !! Took of the boot latch and gave it an oiling but that didnt help...it was still a bit dodgy. Priced it up and it was only £27 for a dealer for a new one. The strike plate also needed replacing as the spring from the mechanism had gone. Cant get the spring on its own from Audi....what a surprise... So a new strike palte with the servo for soft close was fitted. £80 Works like a dream now. Just drop the boot lightly and the car does the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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