A4 Cab Boot Catch Problem

[Trebor]

Hi

My '02 (just 6 yrs old) A4 3.0 Cabriolet has just developed the following problem;

The boot catch appears to have failed. The boot lid won't lock down, and the dash display says the boot is open, plus I cannot set the alarm (I assume because the boot is open!).

I assume the boot lock is electronic, can anyone suggest how I start to fix this?

Many thanks

Rob

[speary]

I have had the same problem twice. It seems to be the locking solenoid thats the problem. I think you should be able to over ride it using the key in the short term to lock the boot

[tdiman]

My avant did a similar thing, had to remove tailgate cover and disconnect the solenoid, it failed in the open position thus preventing the tailgate from latchinf shut, thak god for cargo straps!

[chocky14u]

hi all, yes my a4 avant b6 rear tailgate did the same thing, stuck open. Hint; Always useful to carry farmers Bailing Twine it certainly got me home when not knowing how to disconnect the rod from the catch.

[Trebor]

Hi. Thanks for advice on this. I took car to a garage and am advised that the solonoid switch has seized up. Cost of replacement is £25 so it could be worse...

[chocky14u]

a "stealer" will probably charge you 1 hours labour for this on top of the parts