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  • Bouncy Boot?

    How many attempts does it take to close your boot?

    Sometime mine doesn't close the first few times I close it..



    Is this a "you've gotta live with it" problem or should I bring it up with the dealer next time?
    Last edited by maca; 26-04-2009, 10:06 PM. Reason: Swapped the word "tailgate" for "boot" to avoid confusion.
    2002 Volkswagen Bora V5 - 2007 Mazda 3 GT - 1998 Ford Contour Sport - 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T - 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130TDI - 2015 Ford Escape 1.5 - 2016 Subaru WRX - 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Wolfsburg Wagon

  • #2
    Probably can be adjusted, sometimes you don't need to slam them. Just a few inches is enough.

    Gavin
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    • #3
      Originally posted by h100vw View Post
      Probably can be adjusted, sometimes you don't need to slam them. Just a few inches is enough.

      Gavin
      A few inches of what?

      Also, that's the problem. If I go in relatively lightly it doesn't click in whereas if I give it a bit more pressure, it works (usually give it more after the 3rd go as i'd rather not slam it unless necessary).
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      • #4
        I was meaning that I would expect it to close from a few inches with assistance. Rather than dropping it from half way shut.

        Gavin
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        • #5
          Originally posted by h100vw View Post
          I was meaning that I would expect it to close from a few inches with assistance. Rather than dropping it from half way shut.

          Gavin
          Umm I have a Jetta and they have the automatic boot opening mechanism which springs up as soon as the latch is released... (Probably wrong I used the word "tailgate" above )
          So you've kinda got to give it some pressure or it'll spring right back up..
          Last edited by maca; 26-04-2009, 10:08 PM.
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          • #6
            If its electric and playing up then it's defo a job for VW. I did think you were talking about a hatch or something...

            Gavin
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            • #7
              Originally posted by h100vw View Post
              If its electric and playing up then it's defo a job for VW. I did think you were talking about a hatch or something...

              Gavin
              Haha thought so.. Well i'm not too sure whether it's an electric problem.. I think the automatic opening is driven by a spring that boosts it up beyond a point, then the hydraulic shots do the rest..
              I think i'll let the dealer know next time i'm in.
              2002 Volkswagen Bora V5 - 2007 Mazda 3 GT - 1998 Ford Contour Sport - 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T - 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130TDI - 2015 Ford Escape 1.5 - 2016 Subaru WRX - 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Wolfsburg Wagon

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              • #8
                It could be faulty, maca. Or 'idividual variation'.

                Mine clicks closed with the lightest touch.

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                • #9
                  Yes MACA,mine closes as well with the lightest touch.
                  How doed the Jetta compare to your previous Bora...

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                  • #10
                    Hmm oh well, I don't think i'll bring it up with the dealer as it's not major. Like Jettapilot said, it's probably just individual variation

                    As for the comparison to my old Bora: I miss it heaps (and sometimes miss the manual), especially the sunroof and the sound quality of the stereo. The interior quality was a step up from the Jetta but on the whole i've got nothing to complain about.. And the more I drive it the more I like it!
                    Miss Jetta is a little champ... The fuel tank never ever ends and the turbo puts a smile on my face everytime it kicks in
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                    • #11
                      Jetta boot

                      Hi All,
                      My Jetta has this problem big time, to the point where twice the boot has opened while driving! It has always required quite a push to close it. Sometimes it takes numerous attempts to close, other times I can only use the key to open the boot, the handle doesnt work. Last week I returned to the airport after a 4 day trip, car battery was dead flat. I only had the battery replaced a week earlier...I can only surmise the light in the boot had remained on and flattened the battery. My workshop mechanic(another brand) looked at it, told me it wasn't simply a case of the striker needing adjustment which I thought but it was the mechanism. At the moment I have the boot globe unplugged, but that results in the car telling me the boot is open all the time, the handle never works to open the boot, and the reverse camera is non functional! Pain in the butt trying to get it booked in to the closest VW dealership to be fixed! Guess I will find out how good the extended Allianz warranty will be....still waiting on the turbo to be replaced under the recently ended factory warranty also...
                      Ill let you know how I go when its done.
                      cyas
                      ashley

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by banger2 View Post
                        Last week I returned to the airport after a 4 day trip, car battery was dead flat. I only had the battery replaced a week earlier...I can only surmise the light in the boot had remained on and flattened the battery.
                        thats weird, the light in my Jetta's boot goes off after about ten minutes even if the boot is left open.

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                        • #13
                          same issue on my 05 TDi
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by wokwn View Post
                            thats weird, the light in my Jetta's boot goes off after about ten minutes even if the boot is left open.
                            All the interior lights in my Jetta go out after about 10 mins
                            2002 Volkswagen Bora V5 - 2007 Mazda 3 GT - 1998 Ford Contour Sport - 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T - 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130TDI - 2015 Ford Escape 1.5 - 2016 Subaru WRX - 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Wolfsburg Wagon

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by h100vw View Post
                              Probably can be adjusted, sometimes you don't need to slam them. Just a few inches is enough.

                              Gavin
                              All girls are different.

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