P38 boot won't open

Hi the new fob on my p38 has just stopped working and the boot won't open ? The car is ok opening doors on key all work except boot and to drive I have to put unlock code in via drivers door lock

Landyrote said:

Hi the new fob on my p38 has just stopped working and the boot won't open ? The car is ok opening doors on key all work except boot and to drive I have to put unlock code in via drivers door lock

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If the button has failed you can remove the liner from inside to get at the locking unit and button. Fuse 15 supplies tailgate actuator.

Might be the contacts on the motor drive to the catch. it was on mine. search my posts for explanation

Fuse 15 did the trick sll back to norm cheers guys

I take it the fuse had blown, did you find out why? Worth stripping, cleaning and lubing the switch with Vasaline.

It's dead easy to get to - mine started playing up whilst I was replacing my upper tailgate.

Three 'captive' slot head screws - turn 90 degrees and the carpeted liner simply pulls out, (the far end simply slots into a recess).

The button is hel by two Philips screws and you then twist the switch 90 degrees and it pills out of its recess.

Unplug it's connector and there you have it.

The switch, itself, can be stripped further by pressing a small lever, (at the base of the switch - near to the contacts), and twisting the locking ring and the switch will drop out from the button assembly.

I simply sanded the button base, (it was catching), and I now have a fully functional smooth tailgate button!

tomcat59alan said:

I take it the fuse had blown, did you find out why? Worth stripping, cleaning and lubing the switch with Vasaline.

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Or if no Vaseline KY jelly. Though it does dry up over time.

wammers said:

Or if no Vaseline KY jelly. Though it does dry up over time.

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I never keep it long enough for it to dry out