How The MK5 VW Trunk Latch Fails
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- Опубликовано: 15 дек 2014
- Today we look at how the MK5 trunk latch works, fails, and how to diagnose it!
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This is a trunk latch and release motor from a MK5 Jetta. This latch also fits other VW models. I replaced one in a EOS last week. Remember to have your VIN available to be sure you get the correct part the first time.
DIY to replace this trunk latch (provided by Deutsche Auto Parts)
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An excellent and well made video with critical information and no waffle. Well done, Tony
+Tony Rossiter THANKS!
Very useful. With your clear explanation I was able to troubleshoot my trunk lock on my 2008 Passat.
I'm late to the party but my 2011 Audi S5 trunk latch just shit the bed! Thank you for helping me diagnose the potential problems. It is really a cheap part for such an expensive car when it was new!
Finally, a video that actually helps me understand the problem and leads me to a solution.
great explanation of trunk latch; mine's a tiguan and I don't see the link to deutche auto parts on how to replace.
I had a related issue with my 09 jetta sportwagen. in my case, it was just the switch in the handle above the licence plate. i found a bit of corrosion in the switch's electrical connector. i sprayed it with some contact cleaner but that didn't do the trick, so i verified the problem by jumping the two terminals in the wiring harness, and that actuated the latch, so i removed the switch assembly, and disassembled it until i could slide the microswitch out, there was some serious carbon scoring on one of the terminals. So, i scraped it off with a flathead, hit it with some more contact cleaner, and reinstalled it. works great so far.
i'd be sure to check this before ordering a latch mech. from VW parts.
I have the exact same problem, will try sorting it out using your solution this weekend. Thanks
Thank you for another AWESOME video, Charles, great Help, like your new table too 🙂👍,,keep posting more videos,,please,, take care, and be blessed man 👍😇
Thank you for the excellent video - my 2012 Tiguan latch failed this week and wouldn't close. I was able to "fiddle" with the latch a few times and get it to latch, so the spring was probably just losing tension. Interestingly there would also be a sputtering sound when releasing the closed latch. Got it replaced at a shop today... $290 all told.
wow, that was a pint of blood,,, quite an expensive job ehh 🤔🥺
My issue is the hatch on my '90 JSW won't open. Just get the blinking red light on the remote. This looks to be the likely candidate. Thanks for the info!
Exactly. My indicators doesn't flash anymore when I'm trying close the car.(flashing when opening) A lot of people said it's micro switch. So waiting for new lock delivery and we will see. Greetings. Tom
So great channel your video helped me repair this mechanism. A billion thanks!!
+vandimosvan awesome. Glad to help.
Great informative video Charles, thanks for the insight!
Is it also a sign if the boot / truck when you close it has a lot of play / movement. I'm finding that I have to give mine a bit of a slam to close it properly, then there's no movement.
I also looked for videos on the latch, as my boot light switches on when I'm about to close it, but have about 12 inches space gap...I then see it come on?
I was thinking maybe there's a wire connection problem, or it's the latch.
I've subscribe!
Great video 😊 but I can't seem to figure out why my trunk opens everytime I put it into reverse? Doesn't happen when I skip past and put it in drive. Thanks in advance, and I'm glad I found your channel. I own a 2014 VW Jetta btw.
@HumbleMechanic Thanks for sharing very educational videos. I know my comment is several years late :)
I came across this video while I am researching power lift hatch "closure" issue on my 2008 Passat Wagon 2.0T . Hope I could get some advice from your expertise if you see this comment.
First of all, I have no issue to pop open my power lift hatch with three methods: driver side door panel switch, key fob and release button on the hatch above license plate. Open always works perfectly fine. However, my issue is closure. I have been playing quite a bit and narrowing the replicable symptoms down like these:
1) After the hatch was pop open, MFD dash board correctly shows the truck open.
2) Often, the trunk light is off though. If I press the close button on the hatch, it won't respond. Only click sound comes from the button itself. No motor or any other noises.
3) However, if I adjust the hatch height manually. Then long press the close button. The tail lights flash and the height seem set correctly. (So, I assume the close button has no contact issues?)
4) Then, I use my finger to press the book lock a few times while the hatch is at open position. Sometimes if I pressed too hard to make it into lock position, I use key fob to switch it back to open position. Through this process, often the trunk light comes on. Then, I press the close button, the hatch closes itself perfectly. No weird noises other than motor sounds.
Given the issues above, I guess the issues should not be motors or structs, etc. But either close button connector or boot lock. I am more inclined to boot lock.
Maybe some parts of boot lock have contact/corrosion issues. But I don't know where to check more if I pull out the boot lock. Someone on a Reddit post said he solved the exact same issues by taking out the boot lock and clean it with sand paper. But I don't know where to sand :)
Also, very curious which part/mechanism of boot lock triggered the trunk light. It seems the close button only works when the trunk light comes on.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!
Great video- if my golf hatch is not opening - I start with the emergency pull and then Replace the assembly
Thanks so much for all the information it was really helpful
I have a 2000 VW Beetle 1.8L turbo and it's a 5 speed manual transmission. I recently had the timing belt, water pump, coolant flange and serpentine belt all replaced. However when I got it back I was driving on the highway going about 70mph when motor was jumpy and the rpm arm was moving back and forth. So I put it in neutral slowed down and the battery light came on and the engine was off, and the lights were on for a bit. So I waited for a minute and it started back up but before it starts it acts like it doesn't want to turn over and then it starts. I know you might not know the exact problem from a comment on RUclips however if you have any ideas based off of what I described I would love to know. Thanks in advance!
I had an issue where the nib on the micro switch wore and wouldn't fully depress. I bent the silver metal tang that actuated it to make up for the wear and works like new.
I'd imagine this would be very similar on a Golf MK6 also (as I've got the problem). Mine will latch, with a click, but if I give it ANY force at all (with a screwdriver), it simply unlatches straight away.
Really helpful, thanks. I've got exactly this problem and seeing this video was extremely useful.
2004 Beetle... Rear hatch will not unlock. I can't find a manual hatch release. Can you tell me what I'm missing? Thank you, your videos are a God sent for us novice's.
Trunk wont open on my 2012 vw jetta. A key access on the trunk would have been better engineering! Thank u for thee informative video!
Excellent. Very helpful. Many thanks👍👍
I’ve got an ‘09 Rabbit. Trunk switch in door does nothing. Key fob trunk switch does nothing. Handle on trunk works fine and you can hear actuator. Any thoughts? I’ve checked fuses etc.. Love your videos! Keep it up!
hi bro.... i drive a 2009 polo ....my boot latch ( trunk latch ) is working properly ....but i think i've got a micro-switch failure and honestly i jus hate the fact that it won't show me on the cluster that the boot is open....can you post a link on how to replace the micro-switch .... what i've also found is that the light that comes on also doesn't work ...and i figured it may be the micro-switch that controls or turns the light on and off ....please post a video of how to replace it budd.....
I have a 2006 TDI Jetta. I bought it in the summer in Phoenix AZ. In the winter the trunk started refusing to latch and even refusing to open but when I took it to the dealership under warranty in Tucson, they always just reported that they could not duplicate the problem and now 13 years later guess what? As soon as I go camping and the temp goes into the 50s or below I have to slam the trunk about ten times to get it to latch.. Then (after it is latched) when I go to lock the car, the car insists that the trunk is not latched so I have to go out and rock my weight on the trunk until it finally beeps telling me that the car is now locked. I wish I could go back in time when the car was under warranty and confront the dealership back when they were shrugging their shoulders! Do you think a brand new latch will make this thing behave?
Great video... and thanks for info on how to get the hatch open... but how do I actually you fix the problem on a 2006 VW Golf? (Otherwise I still have to do this each time!)
Nice video - is the POLO 6 similar?
Hey there! I replaced the latch on my '09 Jetta Sportwagen and it worked for a week or so. But once again, it no longer unlocks with the key fob or the front door release. What's the next step fix? Thanks!
You known if the hatch lock cylinder of the Mk5 Passat (variant), is hard-linked to the movement of the electric actuator? Mine's an old beater on its last few years. Pre my ownership,, I guess either someone hammered a screwdriver in there, or the leaking wiper motor (now fixed) got to it and gummed it all up. So I can't get the key in, and I can't turn it.
I don't mind if it can't be unlocked with the key. But the actuator for central locking was busted. I'm about to install a new one, but if the lock cyliner is jammed, it would be good to know if that seizes up the whole thing. I don't want to burn out the new actuator, trying to move the stuck cylinder. If the electric actuation of the lock opererates independently, that's great. Of they're hard linked, I gotta figure out the lock cylinder first.
So my issue is, when I try opening my trunk with my key or switch inside the car, the trunk won't unlatch. I can't hear it unlatching or any of that. What could be the issue?
The problem with my MK5 Jetta is a little different: it will not open by using either the key FOB or the switch that is in the door. (I had a similar problem due to a bad FOB but the door switch still worked) I have changed the latch, but the problem is not solved.
I do not think that the problem is an electrical one with the door, for the gas cover release switch that is next to the one for the trunk operates normally. Why ideas?
Hello, I'm a huge vw fanatic, i have a 2010 vw polo 9n3 shape, but the vivo, so it does't have a keyhole on the handle, theres a slot on the inside, for some reason, the boot/trunk doesn't open when i pull the handle, i can hear the microswitch, the motor and mechanisms work, i pulled the cover off, touched around there, then it worked fine for the day. Then the next day it doesn't wanna work. Any idea of what it might be? Kinda annoying having to pull the seat forward every time i need the boot/trunk?
Thanks for posting. I figured this was the issue. The whole assembly on my '08 R32 feels loose. I bet the spring is about to go.
Did you change yours mine in my '08 R32 literally just went. I'm trying to locate the exact latch that matches ours.
Kobie Hodgdon yeah I had my local shop do it. I can get the part no if you want.
Kobie Hodgdon I contacted the shop which did mine. They replaced the motor assembly. The part is 1K6827505F 9B9
My hatch would not auto latch when I closed it. Meaning you close it and it would bounce. I could open the hatch without using the rear VW logo release unless it was locked from inside.
Had the same problem boot kept on opening randomly. Replaced boot latch same problem. I noticed at the holding part of the lat h there's a little metal square which was a little corroded I scratched it till it showed bare metal than refitted, the boot stayed shut
Hey! So my girlfriend and I just purchased a mk6 golf. The rear hatch is stuck closed, and the emergency release does not work. Im afraid im going to have to cut the latch mechanism with an angle grinder in order to get it open so I can replace the latch.
The issue with this latch is that the electronics work, but the latch itself is rusted shut.
I plan to load the new latch with grease when I replace it, but any tips on getting it open without damaging the striker bar? I already have the trunk trim off, but cannot get the plastic panel off until the trunk is open, so I cannot unbolt the latch until I cut it open.
Im afraid of damaging other things in the process, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Greetings Mr. Humble - Wife just called and her 2012 Golf hatch will not latch. Is 2012 (MK6) basically the same setup, R&R ? Thanks .. Im pretty handy so this shouldn't be a huge headache .. just wasn't able to find anything specific to the MK6 vs the MK5. Thanks much - excellent channel BTW
I have an issue with my 13 Jetta GLI MK6 latch, it sometimes registers as closed and sometimes it doesn’t, I put in a new latch from dealer and it’s still random. Any thoughts?
would spraying lube into the latch prevent any problems? where would be a good place to spray?
stupid question, but, what size screw do you use to remove the 2 bolts thats holding the latch mechanism together.?
I have a 2014 Seat which is a vagcom car too so probably shares this VW part. I think mines is the electronic have failed in mine as it latches and can still be manually opened and closed. no noise can be heard at all coming from the boot when key is pressed. do i look at it myself. i mostly know what to do or do i go no where near it as its under warranty. its booked into the garage already but if they find that its actually my fault itss failed its gonna cost me so much just for them too have a look at it. is it possible for me to have broken this in order to void the warranty such as when its cold the latch would be frozen solid but i broke it free of the frost and it wouldnt open but did open once the car had completely defrosted. ihave also had it open since this occasion but then last weekend it failed... so touch or dont touch?
My new FOB (which I bought and had programmed by the dealer) will not open the trunk on my MK5 Jetta - although I can open it using the switch on the driver's door - and the dealer recommended that I replace the latch. Do you have any other ideas aside from replacing the latch?
Hi if the latch does not open and the manual release does not work, what do we do?
It is a Polo 2013
Thanks, great help here! 😎👍
Hi my mk5 golf boot won't close. I believe it's the latch as it doesn't click shut when I try do it with a screw driver. As well as this, my rear windscreen wipers do not function due to it not closing. Is that normal? Or is there another problem other than the latch?
Nasim It is most likely the latch. Be sure to take a close look at the wiring too. I have seen some of the wires corrode. But if the latch will not "latch" then the wiper will not work either.
Hi. My MK5 GLI has it´s trunk locked and can´t get it open neither from the inside using the "safe yellow" handle. Need help ... how can I open the trunk???
Great video, thank you
My MK7 trunk keeps unlocking randomly. Just started after 4 years. Any diagnosis or help is appreciated! It seems like a fob glitch or maybe it's misfiring on its own
My 09 VW Rabbit, truck will not latch, unless you slam it hard. Basically what you described, I need to get a new latch. When it is 10 years old, over 472,000 km, parts may wear out.
How about if the trunk opens only after 4-5 pulls on the VW emblem? (Golf/R 5)? Is it perhaps the motor? Anyway probably a complete replacement..
Awesome video
I have a 98 Supra and i can pull on the trunk latch by the drivers seat and hear the loud CLUNK sound from the back but when i walk to the trunk, i can see that the trunk popped up a little bit but when i pull up, it feels like something is still holding it down, like the latch has not fully opened. So i have to get my key and turn it to the right fully to then pull the trunk open ... Guessing the latch is not fully opening when i use the cable pull method ..??
I’m a bit late but having problems whit my Passat 2014, keeps on saying the trunk is open, well the dashboard says it’s open anyways, like it’s just blinking, so the alarm goes off, I had it “repaired” last week and now it’s doing it again, what could be the issue?
My tailgate on my vw caddy closes and everything works but while i drive i get a message saying my tailgate is open and also when i stop activate the alarm - after a while the alarm will go off and i think it also has to do with the tailgate - I`m thinking it might be to do with that micro switch - What do you think?
Hi
I have a vw tuareg 2.5 2005 and I have a problem with the tailgate!
On the dashboard show tailgate is open but is closed and the light on the back is on!
Wath hi can be the problem?
I have a 2008 R32 and my trunk solenoid won't own my trunk. In other words, I push my "VW" logo on my trunk and the electric actuator takes a while for it to release my trunk. Any thoughts?
Ok I replaced this latch on the lid. But didnt help. My trunk latches but does not pull down tight. So I removed bottom latch actuator. Is there any way to test this? I put 12v to motor and it works but not sure about circuit board
MY VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2012 IN WINTER LIKE WHEN IS 20 DEGREES OR LOWER THE DRIVER DOOR DON'T UNLOCK OR LOCK I PUT SILICON SPRAY AND THAT FIX THE PROBLEM SO IN WINTER I SPRAY CALL THE DOOR LATCHES SO HOPE THIS HELP TO OTHER BUT IF THE SILICON SPRAY DIDN'T WORK IS BETTER REPLACE THE LATCH
where is the relay for the trunk latch? when its closed the dash indicator shows a flashing trunk indicator and the relay buzzes when you hit the lock button.
I have a 2006 Mark 5 I cannot open my hatch.. the safety release lever also does not open it? Any suggestions?
Hi can please show how the tiguan 2019 boot lock works
How do you call the piece the unit latches to?
Hi
Thanks for video. Do U have a link to buy the whole part or how is it sold. Or what is the right called.
My trunk latch first made a noise almost sounded like a failed starter. Today it won’t latch. I have an appointment for Thursday maybe I’ll save money doing myself. Thanks
Any solution? Mine won't open. Doesn't make any sound.
Good video if you could help it would be appreciated my mk 5 golf tailgate will open with the key fob button held down but not when you pull the tailgate release on the rear door many thanks have a good day
Hi Ray. Did you solve your problem? I have the same issue, tested a new handle with the licence plates lights. Lights worked but didn't open still
Hello, would appreciate your advice. In my case, I push the big button and hear the small lock motor is on, but the lock is opening a half.
So I need a small lift up the tail door and click the big button again. After that trunk is opened.
Do you know what might be the reason?
Awesome.video!! Where can u get the small spring from?
Maybe from Granger?
Great Job !
If u ever need help/parts from Germany feel free to contact me.
Question about headlights 2006 jetta. I have high and low beams out on drivers side and a low beam out on otherside. New bulb doesnt fix it. Whats next
My MK6 gti , will not open from the hatch handle ? it works from the remote fob, you can hear the micro switch in the handle click but it does not activate the latch release ? 2 small white wires at the handle , are either of these a power wire ? if it jump those 2 wires should the latch release ?
Great job explaining the mechanics for the lock. Does anyone have part number? I have a 2008 Tiguan.
How about the sound it could make when you unlock it?
Thank you good job
hello I have a problem with my vw 2008 rabbit does not open can you tell if the sswitch is no or nc and which are the pins of the micro switch and which of the motor to see if the switch is damaged thanks
Can you please tell me how the wire that is connected to the latch goes through the car?
Hello, this is a very informational Video. Thanks for posting this.
I have a problem with B5 2003 VW Passat V6 GLX Wagon. My trunk is shut and cannot be opened by Keyfob / Door button / manual metal key in the rear trunk door. When I try to open using key fob , the FUSE#14 blows up. I have replaced few of them already. Please let me know if the actuator replacement will resolve this problem. Also, How do I open the trunk door, that wont respond to key as well. This is a wagon, so I can crawl from the rear set. Thanks in Advance..
I have an issue with the trunk the latch works but it's weak i can hear that the motor is trying to open, i changed the whole lock and still i have the same situation (mk5 gti)
Thank you
Hey, thanks for the informative video.
My Jetta does the following:
Boot closes without a problem, but wont open by hand (using the switch located in the trunk exterior) BUT it does open if you hold the trunk button on the vehicle key (the remote).
Could you make any suggestions?
Thanks
Hey Sakkie. Did you ever get your problem with Jetta boot resolved. As I'm having same issue with Polo
hey. i have the same problem with my 07 vw passat
What about the box in the truck of a 1994 VW golf that controls the locking of the doors.
It’s like a motor that keeps running after the doors are locked.
It’s not in the manual :(
Hi,i have a Kia ceed 2 estate 2010 my latch when i connect direct from my battery to the terminals shows power but doesn't click closed or open,can do it manually,all the doors work with the fob central locking but not the tailgate, the dash shows tailgate blinking any ideas thanks
Ok so when i have the trunk all the way up it will work both key/door. Then when I slightly close it it won't activate. I switched out with OEM and still the same issue. Wiring harness????
great video! my button on my key for the boot open dosnt work the lock and unlock buttons for work so I don't know what the problem is please help!
+Josh Leonard Could be the motor is bad in the latch.
My truck doesnt like to close when its below a certain temp when its cold out, Would you suggest going ahead a replacing it?
You can manually latch it with out closing it to see.
I have a Seat Ibiza 1.2 SC TDI E-ecomotive ..lock is the same, I have no boot light, any ideas? @HumbleMechanic . It's not the bulb, it's not the connections on the side(remove the two multiconnectors, one yellow and one black and reconnect them), It's not the diode on the bulb-holder, maybe the connector on the lock? ...any ideas would be lovely
what about the switch in the latch? Or the harness to the switch
What’s the problem if the bootlid opens only intermittently ?
I have an 09 eos. Before, when working properly, i close the trunk, then a motor sucks the trunk down the rest of the way and latches it. I am now have the problem where when i try to shut the trunk, nothing happens at all. When I raise the trunk up the latch appears to work properly. I can close it manually and open it with both the remote and the emergency latch. Any thoughts on the diagnosis of this issue? I think it has something to do with whatever mechanism pulls the trunk lid down but im not familiar enough with how the trunk operates to be able to tell. Any help would certainly be appreciated.
+Tucker Malone could be that could be the switch in the latch too
I went to the dealer to get a new FOB for my MK5 Jetta because my old FOB
would not open the trunk. After getting the FOB and informing the dealer that
the new FOB would not open the trunk, I was told that I needed to replace the
trunk latch. I followed the DIY RUclips video that DAP did to replace the
latch, only to find out that the problem remained despite the installation of
the new latch. Do you have any other suggestions as to what the likely culprit
is that keeps the FOB from opening the trunk?
Thanks for all the help.
Check for power and ground at the latch. Did the old key work?
Is there a handle that you can open it with? Other then putting in the key or flipping the button and pressing the button?
From the inside
When i close the boot i can hear the latch close. Few seconds later the latch opens automatically. Is this an issue with the microswitch?
Just replaced the latch on my mk5 Jetta since it wouldn't open with the remote button nor the switch by the passenger door but the problem exist, any idea what it might be ?
Did u find a fix I had same issue
out the 3 options why trunk latch wont close or lock, the one that i need he didnt talk about
Thanks!
I have a situation where my right rear backup light on indicates not working, as that happened, my hatch won't open and my rear windshield wiper won't work...... What do you think? Fuse? Wiring harness? A confabulation of events?
Oh, it's a 2006.5 MK-V
@Nick R, yes. Due to the hatch being opened and closed, over time, the wiring was cut. My dealership replaced it years ago, and told me it was a common issue.
How do I know if my volkswagon jetta has a mark 5 trunk latch.
My trunk is always reading open when doesn’t allow my backup camera to work.
I think i have the spring issue on my golf 5 i wanna close the bonnet but it wont lock :/
kuiche delicious I
Please help asap. Im abroad and my trunk in jetta mk vi 2012 is locked. I cannot exe ute an emergency opening. When I push this black part the right like on the film, even hard,nothing gets released. Its locked.please advice urgently!
There may be a release right behind the top of the rear seats. If not, you can usually open the pass through and try to reach the inside replease
Hi. Thank you for your video. When i click on Deutsch parts on your website it's says access forbidden
they probably killed the link. search on Shopdap.com
Geoff?
What tools you need to unscrew the bolts that holds the locker to the car?
You need A M8 bit from a set like this
www.ebay.ie/itm/Laser-Tools-Spline-Bit-Set-6pc-3-8drive-0592-/321785140742?hash=item4aebe39606:g:rI4AAOSw9N1VgXMc