Boot opening

sterlos · 02-05-2008, 22:51

Hi
I have a 55 plate skoda superb classic 100ps
when I press the boot opening sometimes it clciks open and other times it doesnt!
whats is it actually suposed to do, I have seen audi's actually open the boot automatically
can anyone tell me what is supposed to happen as i still have some warranty to get it sorted before it runs out.
Regards
Sterlos

mikes · 03-05-2008, 08:38

Pressing the button on the key fob (or pulling the boot release switch on the driver's side door) releases the boot catch (it just 'cracks' it open). You have to open it manually.

rotodiesel · 03-05-2008, 09:00

One fault I have had with my Superb was that the boot did not always release electrically - it could always be opened with the key.

Although it was still under warranty I was not going to risk letting a dealer damage it, given the perceived quality of their work, so I removed the boot trim (screws in hand-hold pockets and under triangle, then stiff clips) and examined the mechanism.

It was obvious that the electrical release was trying to do its job but the system was too stiff to let it. One drop of oil on the latch lever pivot pin at the end of the bowden remote from the actuator has cured it permanently.

Like the boot hinge pivots, VAG bump the rivet pins too hard.

rotodiesel.

SJFISHER67 · 03-05-2008, 09:51

My last Superb had the solenoid replaced on the boot as it was sticking or not working at all. Done under warranty though.

02-05-2008, 22:51	#1
sterlos Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boot opening Hi I have a 55 plate skoda superb classic 100ps when I press the boot opening sometimes it clciks open and other times it doesnt! whats is it actually suposed to do, I have seen audi's actually open the boot automatically can anyone tell me what is supposed to happen as i still have some warranty to get it sorted before it runs out. Regards Sterlos

03-05-2008, 08:38	#2
mikes Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Boot opening Pressing the button on the key fob (or pulling the boot release switch on the driver's side door) releases the boot catch (it just 'cracks' it open). You have to open it manually.

03-05-2008, 09:00	#3
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 613 Thanks: 4 Thanked 69 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Boot opening One fault I have had with my Superb was that the boot did not always release electrically - it could always be opened with the key. Although it was still under warranty I was not going to risk letting a dealer damage it, given the perceived quality of their work, so I removed the boot trim (screws in hand-hold pockets and under triangle, then stiff clips) and examined the mechanism. It was obvious that the electrical release was trying to do its job but the system was too stiff to let it. One drop of oil on the latch lever pivot pin at the end of the bowden remote from the actuator has cured it permanently. Like the boot hinge pivots, VAG bump the rivet pins too hard. rotodiesel.

03-05-2008, 09:51	#4
SJFISHER67 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester Posts: 650 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Boot opening My last Superb had the solenoid replaced on the boot as it was sticking or not working at all. Done under warranty though. __________________ Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008 Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

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