Astra H - Tailgate Boot will not open - FIXED

Do you need to push hard on the switch for the boot to open? The switch may be the problem.
I show you how I fixed this problem on my car.
Please, forgive me the extremely dirty car in this video.

[@waynemaggs]

Watched this after my 2004 astra hatchback had the same problem. Sorted in 30mins with your help. Thank you for the video!

[@merulafilms7863]

Wayne Maggs Thank you for your comment! I am very glad that you found my video helpful.

[@happiechappie76]

Thanks this worked perfectly on my 2005 astra estate. Saved me the £100 that vauxhall quoted me to get it fixed 👍

[@chris5287]

Thanks for the help, was able to stick a piece of cable tie on the handle, Tailgate now works perfectly again. Thanks a lot.

[@merulafilms7863]

Chris Thank you for your comment. I am glad it worked you you too. :)

[@szita2000]

"Cant open the tailgate"
Let's fix this! - Proceeds by opening the tailgate and fix it from the inside :D
Can you include instructions on how to override and open the tailgate if it won't open at all?

[@flip4353]

Thank you, mine just stopped working, gonna try this tomorrow :)

[@TheArmour88]

Very good video. Keep up the good work.

[@CasSpell]

Bra video :) Har en Astra H 2006 model så denne videon kommer inn veldig handy når jeg skulle støte på samme trøbbel :)

[@mslm2]

Thank you from germany it works fine now!!!!

[@zigamravinec1207]

Hey.. how did you take out the white pins that hold the plastic piece out of their holes to reinstall the plastic cover?

[@Michael.B67]

cheers dude, turns out I had a spade connection loose sorted, thanks for the vid

[@merulafilms7863]

Michael Bebbington Thank you! I am glad you got your car fixed :)

[@Michael.B67]

yeah saved me 50 quid

[@szl8852]

Thank you, master.

[@niallkennedy23]

Fantastic video!
Thanks very much.

[@kallelassinen8640]

how are the wires connected, i mean where is +12v, if i press button when doors are unlocked, or is there 2 +12v wires

[@javierbenlloch2130]

Thank you for your excellent video!!!! It was amazing how it works again. Everytihng is very , very, very well explained. 😀😀

[@merulafilms7863]

Hi Javier. Thank you very much for your kind comment. I am glad I could help 😊👍

[@mattiperala3922]

Thank you for your excellent video!! It really helped me a lot.

[@merulafilms7863]

Thank you for your kind comment! I am glad I could help.

[@gertott642]

When it rains I get water in my trunk from the tailgate handle but I can't find where the water comes in when I remove it😢

[@dejanmiladinovic7969]

I would also like to add that the small connector for the lock and license plate light, behind the chrome strip, can corrode and lose contact, so the bulbs do not light or the trunk does not always open.
That was my problem.

[@brickladen]

Did you solve the problem

[@dejanmiladinovic7969]

@@brickladen I solved the problem by cutting the connector and connecting the wires directly.

[@brickladen]

​@@dejanmiladinovic7969I'm having the same problem. Have to check that out.

[@rhubarbsteven1]

Great Tutorial im Gonna do this to my hard to open tailgate thanks!!!!!!

[@merulafilms7863]

Thank you! I am glad I could help :) Good luck with your car!

[@uzaw1715]

good. vedio

[@ValMartinIreland]

Itgs no good if you cannot open the door at all,

[@kirktaylor9503]

Theres an emergency unlock hole in the boot, take the gromit off and use a wide flat screwdriver

[@craigcurtis9561]

The glue holding the switch in has failed so just push it back in and re-glue it in place don't add bits it's only a temporary fix.

[@merulafilms7863]

Mine is a permanent fix and is still working perfectly years after the repair. Both methods will do fine.

[@kanev123]

thank you

[@fillmorevoid4883]

Good video 👍👍

[@merulafilms7863]

Francesco Martire Thank you!

[@fillmorevoid4883]

you take your time get to the problem and have a great solution to fix the problem many thanks this helped me a lot and saved me money cheers man 👌

[@sidraines]

mine wont open at all. how do i still get the door unlocked please??

[@merulafilms7863]

I am sorry, but I am not quite sure about that.. Maybe you could access the locking mechanism from the inside of the tailgate? Good luck!

[@sidraines]

+MerulaFilms thank you. i managed to fold the rear seats back and turned a screw to unlock the boot from the inside. now need to take it apart.

[@Mouali23]

+Sidney G. could you help me how you did that, I have the same problem

[@sidraines]

If you fold the rear seats back, you will then see a small black rubber circle on the opposite side of the door lock, if you remove it, you will see a gap where you can use a screwdriver to turn left and it will open the boot door from the inside, you will also need a T40 Torx screwdriver to remove a screw once you get the boot door open.

[@angelgrey9]

Mine is clicking but wont open i dont hear the motor turning
Change all fuse still not opening
Any ideas?

[@merulafilms7863]

Have you checked the cables to the motor for damages or measured that there is 12V through the cables? Good luck!

[@angelgrey9]

@@merulafilms7863 I will have a look thanks

[@fifafcleague670]

You have to wash your car and work on it well

[@merulafilms7863]

FIFA F.C League Haha, yeah, as you see on the thumbnail I washed it after the video. I should of course have done it before i filmed. ;)

[@szl8852]

Idiot