Thank you SO much for posting this video. This is the exact problem my Beetle had and thanks to you, I was able to tackle the repair on my own. You probably just saved me a few hundred bucks! I also saw your side mirror switch video and I'm going to attempt that this weekend. Maybe I'll find out why my fuel door doesn't respond to its switch too. (I think the dealership neglected to plug it back in after a window repair). Thanks again!
Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! Be sure to tell your VW friends about what you saved and how to find my videos! :-) Let me know if you need service info, and I'll do my best to provide what I can.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I cant thank you enough, I tried everything on the forums, but it was this that fixed my problem. Took less than 5 mins. You have yourself a great day sir! Cheers!
Thank you a whole lot for this video! This was exactly what was wrong with my New Beetle. A few minutes popping the trunk finisher panel off and spraying the linkage with some lube and the latch now works perfectly.
I will redirect my question I put a new battery in my keychain but it does not work to open my trunk or unlock my door like it is supposed to PS thank you I just fixed my trunk now it shuts you are an amazing person when it comes to showing people how to do things thank you
Thank you so much for sharing this TOP TIP !! I have been having on and of trouble with the boot not closing for a while now and this has solved my problem . You are a star . I have subscribed and its a thumbs up from me . Thanks again , Scott .......
Hi. Thanks for the quick reply. I checked the wiring from the actuator to the rubber housing on top of the door. I open the plastic cover from all the cable system and nothing seems to look broken or burn. I check the continuity of the cables with a voltimeter and is ok. If I connect the actuator directly to a battery source it will work. The power lock system, interior lighting, and license plate lights work fine. If is ground problems, where should I look? Thanks for your videos.
WD40 is an easy to find lube... some kind of spray grease might stay / stick longer, but use WD40 to help free things up (it can penetrate better than grease).
Was that some sort of lubricant you were using in that bottle or a strong spray cleaner? Just wondering if I would need lithium grease to put on it when done. My daughter's car makes this loud buzzing noise when trying to open and takes a few tries to get it to unlatch.
Ok this is great for showing me the way to access my latch. Can you give insight to the adjustments I need to make so that boot will stay open when I pop it from the door. I don't have a fob or a key that fits so have pop it from the door. We have a system where someone waits at the boot when I pop it. It's also hard to close, I just bought this for a daily driver to sip some fuel, it's a 99 and runs great with 172k on it. Just has a few items I would like to clear up. Great vid, guessing you shot with a hat cam of some sort? Thanks,
im having the same problem with my 2002 Toyota Avalon xls and I'm trying to find a guy to do it for the right price. In your professional opinion, what would the cost be for for my mentioned car?
Thank you Thomas. Your videos are very helpful. Could you send me the link for adjusting the trunk lid please. I'm going to do what you showed here as I own two beetles and both just started doing this. I've heard that it happens sometimes when it's been raining and we've had tremendous downpours. Have you done any video on cleaning the drain tubes for the beetle? I can get the rear cleared but don't have a clue how to get the front ones clean. I've tried compressed air but that hasn't helped. Thanks so much for all you do. I'd really appreciate the link for lid adjustment as I hear wind noise and rattles when I hit a bump. Steve
+ssng1 Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching my videos! Check your youtube messages for a pdf link. I do not have any drain cleaning videos... just a reference to the front drains (under the windshield). Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you & your family!
Hi, ExoVCDS, that video has just saved me some pennies, thanks so much! I also have a door switch that needs replacing, it's the one that controls the interior lights and the headlight warning buzzer, son't suppose you have any idea what the part number might be? Or even the name of the switch? Thanks again, this video was fab!!
Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! My new videos have better text overlay than the annotations that pop up (only when annotations is enabled).
+Julie Mohr Check engine light has nothing to do with maintenance... you need to scan the ECM for stored fault codes. There are several reasons why the light could be on, from as simple as a loose gas cap, to as expensive as a faulty catalytic converter. Once you have the fault code(s), I can provide more info. Not all OBD2 scanners will show all stored codes... many auto parts stores will scan your car for free.
I would like to say thank you you have been very helpful on me learning how to work on my VW Bug I'm a girl but I'd like to know is how do I get my t bother to work for my bug I change the battery and it still doesn't work help please
+Julie Mohr Can you re-read your question and then explain a bit further? Thanks! Oh... I think I got it. Your "trunk button". The one on the remote or the one in the door... or both? Did you already check for a "signal" at the motor using a test light?
Your videos are great, thanks for posting. I appreciated your coolant flange video also, saved me a bit of $$$. I have a 2005 Beetle, the lift gate works but only latches completely shut if I slam it ridiculously hard. It's uncomfortable for anyone in the car and I'm afraid that's going to end up breaking something. Any ideas of what might be causing that? Also, the 3rd break light leaked water, I replaced it now but the water corroded the sensor. I have that unplugged as a temporary fix, otherwise the car thought the trunk was open and wouldn't unlatch the trunk. What would the part number be for that sensor to replace it? Thanks a bunch, Thomas.
Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! There are some adjustments for the rear lid... which sensor is corroded? The latch connector is a common item that sees corrosion over the years, which will cause the rear lid open lamp to illuminate or the alarm to go off on its own, because the alarm module thinks that the lid is open even though it is not.
***** Yes, just got it thanks. I'll be checking that out. It was the sensor which indicates if the trunk is opened or shut. The sensor is on the back of the latch (bolted onto the trunk lid itself). I believe the latch is OEM part number 1C0827505E01C. #4 on VW part's site: parts.vw.com/parts/2005/Volkswagen/Beetle/GLS?siteid=9&vehicleid=190356&diagram=9210470
Tyler Stamatyades Yes, that's the one I ment... very common to fail (two ways, corrosion of the switch plug and the latching spring can break). www.deutscheautoparts.com/Search/1C0827505E01C (check with them to be sure that it is the correct part for our car, before ordering).
I'm curious if you have any insight for if the black shaft piece is holding out the hammer piece open. I've tried pushing it back it but it is stuck out.
The push rod from the electric motor? The motor should pull it back after it is pushed out. If it does not go back in, then the motor is bad. At what point in the video can you see the part that you are talking about? At 1:38 you can see the motor push the rod out and then it goes back in. Is that what you meant?
Thanks for saving this beauty therapist some £££ !!!! Just fixed it myself after watching your vid. Very easy to follow! Now can you tell me why every time I turn my heater on, water gushes out from behind the passenger side glove box?! x
Justine Mack Could be water from the a/c... the drain tube could be plugged.Or, water from the outside is getting in where the cabin filter is... remove the access covers to the cabin filter and check for signs of water. ruclips.net/video/mFofs-pjTt0/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Hi My internal switch to open the boot just stopped working and when I opened the boot with the remote, I could not close it again after and it has also stopped making any noise to let me know its trying to work. The boot wont close now although all the latches are working not stuck. Would your fix work on mine - Its a 2005 Beetle 1.6 - Thank you
Maybe... sometimes it is something else. If the electric motor is preventing the latch from closing, disconnect the motor lever from the latch, close the lat manually (boot open). Lock the vehicle with the remote... does the alarm beep (single beep indicating that the alarm is set) right away? If not, does it beep after 2 minutes?
I have a beetle turbo with exact same problem. I tried to follow your steps but I am not able to open the plastic cover. Turbo has a different cover than regular beetle. I took off tool out those two screws but the plastic cover is not coming out. Can you help please?
Allen Kovacs I got the hatch latch off but a part in the assembly is not moving freely and that is why the deck lid is not locking properly, the part is plastic and just beside the linkage which is at time 2:06. I am talking about the linkage to the left and has the alarm dongle wiring attached to it. I think I will need a replacement as I cleaned out the assembly but still not moving freely.
Right beside the red circled linkage is a plastic piece that when it is properly working stops the latch from reopening but the piece is not freely moving and is stuck open. I will try to post a pic
On my 2002 Beetle when I open the trunk using the switch on the door I have to quickly run to the back of the car to lift the trunk otherwise the latch actuator will return to it's resting position and the latch will hold the trunk lid again. Same thing happens if I use the remote on the key, I have to open the trunk before the actuator returns to it's position. How do I fix this?. Thanks in advance.
Sorry... forgot to get back to you. Could be a problem with the micro switch in the latch. If the car thinks that the latch is closed, it will activate the motor to lock the hatch.
+Capt Gingerbeard With the rear hatch up, try to close the latch with your hand. The latch should click closed. If it swings open / does not latch closed when you remove your hand, the latch might be broken. You also have to make sure that the motor that opens the latch is not keeping the latch from latching.
Thomas EXOVCDS when u close it it will latch but not all the way down. when i try to open it with the handle on the hatch it makes a loud noise and wont open.
Make sure that nothing is preventing the latch from latching... remove the latch to check out of the vehicle. If it works as it should out of the car, then something in the car is interfering with its operation.
Thank you soooo much for this post, mate!! I took my A4 convertible to a Audi dealer and they wanted £75.00/$125.00 just to run a diagnostic on it! All sorted now, alarm arms again and the roof comes down! Happy days. So much so I did a Facebook post of it, cheers! - facebook.com/darluthier/posts/1478246442404234?notif_t=like
Thank you SO much for posting this video. This is the exact problem my Beetle had and thanks to you, I was able to tackle the repair on my own. You probably just saved me a few hundred bucks! I also saw your side mirror switch video and I'm going to attempt that this weekend. Maybe I'll find out why my fuel door doesn't respond to its switch too. (I think the dealership neglected to plug it back in after a window repair). Thanks again!
Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! Be sure to tell your VW friends about what you saved and how to find my videos! :-) Let me know if you need service info, and I'll do my best to provide what I can.
thefettler Thanks for taking the time to do this video, my wife's has had this problem for years! I finally fixed it yesterday with your help. :-)
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I cant thank you enough, I tried everything on the forums, but it was this that fixed my problem. Took less than 5 mins. You have yourself a great day sir! Cheers!
+ReelOne Thank you for watching & taking the time to comment!
thank you again for your help from the girl in Minnesota have a great day
I found your front drain check for the beetle. I missed that one in my search. Thanks again!
Thank you a whole lot for this video! This was exactly what was wrong with my New Beetle. A few minutes popping the trunk finisher panel off and spraying the linkage with some lube and the latch now works perfectly.
Thank you for watching! Nice to hear that one of my videos was of help!
Thank you. I've been fighting a hatch in a New Beetle for quite some time and kept overlooking that pivot point. Your fix worked great.
+Nathan Roebuck-Shuglo Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! I'm happy to hear that my video has been of help!
I will redirect my question I put a new battery in my keychain but it does not work to open my trunk or unlock my door like it is supposed to PS thank you I just fixed my trunk now it shuts you are an amazing person when it comes to showing people how to do things thank you
+Julie Mohr Watch & try this (not my video): ruclips.net/video/4CJdGCTaW8Q/видео.html
Thank you so much for sharing this TOP TIP !! I have been having on and of trouble with the boot not closing for a while now and this has solved my problem . You are a star . I have subscribed and its a thumbs up from me . Thanks again , Scott .......
Thank you for watching & subscribing!
Hi. Thanks for the quick reply. I checked the wiring from the actuator to the rubber housing on top of the door. I open the plastic cover from all the cable system and nothing seems to look broken or burn. I check the continuity of the cables with a voltimeter and is ok. If I connect the actuator directly to a battery source it will work. The power lock system, interior lighting, and license plate lights work fine. If is ground problems, where should I look? Thanks for your videos.
Yes my wife and I have a 2000 GLS and I am always interested in these kind of video's
very helpful video.. no words spoken or needed.. thank you
Thank you and thank you for watching. I tend to talk more in my newer videos. =)
I answer all questions if you ever have any.
Thomas EXOVCDS
thank you very much.. I will be watching
Works! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for posting this video,
I'm gonna go try this right now, I just need to know what type of lubes you recommend..
Thanks.
WD40 is an easy to find lube... some kind of spray grease might stay / stick longer, but use WD40 to help free things up (it can penetrate better than grease).
@@EXOVCDS
Thanks bud,
i have wd40, I just assumed it was some dealer secret stuff, since it was in that bottle. LOL
One more time,
Thank you
Was that some sort of lubricant you were using in that bottle or a strong spray cleaner? Just wondering if I would need lithium grease to put on it when done. My daughter's car makes this loud buzzing noise when trying to open and takes a few tries to get it to unlatch.
+Stephen Shockley Sorry about the late reply... wd40.
Ok this is great for showing me the way to access my latch. Can you give insight to the adjustments I need to make so that boot will stay open when I pop it from the door. I don't have a fob or a key that fits so have pop it from the door. We have a system where someone waits at the boot when I pop it. It's also hard to close, I just bought this for a daily driver to sip some fuel, it's a 99 and runs great with 172k on it. Just has a few items I would like to clear up. Great vid, guessing you shot with a hat cam of some sort? Thanks,
I'll send you some info after work tonight, via RUclips messaging.
Awesome, thank you!
S Tomlinson Message with links sent.
im having the same problem with my 2002 Toyota Avalon xls and I'm trying to find a guy to do it for the right price. In your professional opinion, what would the cost be for for my mentioned car?
No idea... I'm a VW /Audi guy.
Thank you Thomas. Your videos are very helpful.
Could you send me the link for adjusting the trunk lid please. I'm going to do what you showed here as I own two beetles and both just started doing this. I've heard that it happens sometimes when it's been raining and we've had tremendous downpours.
Have you done any video on cleaning the drain tubes for the beetle?
I can get the rear cleared but don't have a clue how to get the front ones clean. I've tried compressed air but that hasn't helped.
Thanks so much for all you do.
I'd really appreciate the link for lid adjustment as I hear wind noise and rattles when I hit a bump.
Steve
+ssng1 Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching my videos! Check your youtube messages for a pdf link. I do not have any drain cleaning videos... just a reference to the front drains (under the windshield). Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you & your family!
Hi, ExoVCDS, that video has just saved me some pennies, thanks so much! I also have a door switch that needs replacing, it's the one that controls the interior lights and the headlight warning buzzer, son't suppose you have any idea what the part number might be? Or even the name of the switch?
Thanks again, this video was fab!!
OMG you jiggled that rod for over 2 minutes! we get it... BTW love your videos
patriotgamerz Proof of concept! :)
Of course the hardest part is getting the trim back on, when half the pins and rivets are snapped or missing 😉
That's what makes it fun! LOL
thanks a million. I really appreciate the help and I'll be back I'm sure.
Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! My new videos have better text overlay than the annotations that pop up (only when annotations is enabled).
Thanks for the video, it fixed my issue.
+Thaddeus Austin Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment!
will do thank you again by chance can you tell me why my check engine light won't go out even after it had maintenance
+Julie Mohr Check engine light has nothing to do with maintenance... you need to scan the ECM for stored fault codes. There are several reasons why the light could be on, from as simple as a loose gas cap, to as expensive as a faulty catalytic converter. Once you have the fault code(s), I can provide more info. Not all OBD2 scanners will show all stored codes... many auto parts stores will scan your car for free.
Thanks dude big help 😁
Thank you for watching!
I would like to say thank you you have been very helpful on me learning how to work on my VW Bug I'm a girl but I'd like to know is how do I get my t bother to work for my bug I change the battery and it still doesn't work help please
+Julie Mohr Can you re-read your question and then explain a bit further? Thanks! Oh... I think I got it. Your "trunk button". The one on the remote or the one in the door... or both? Did you already check for a "signal" at the motor using a test light?
Your videos are great, thanks for posting. I appreciated your coolant flange video also, saved me a bit of $$$. I have a 2005 Beetle, the lift gate works but only latches completely shut if I slam it ridiculously hard. It's uncomfortable for anyone in the car and I'm afraid that's going to end up breaking something. Any ideas of what might be causing that? Also, the 3rd break light leaked water, I replaced it now but the water corroded the sensor. I have that unplugged as a temporary fix, otherwise the car thought the trunk was open and wouldn't unlatch the trunk. What would the part number be for that sensor to replace it? Thanks a bunch, Thomas.
Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment! There are some adjustments for the rear lid... which sensor is corroded? The latch connector is a common item that sees corrosion over the years, which will cause the rear lid open lamp to illuminate or the alarm to go off on its own, because the alarm module thinks that the lid is open even though it is not.
Check your youtube messages... link was sent.
***** Yes, just got it thanks. I'll be checking that out. It was the sensor which indicates if the trunk is opened or shut. The sensor is on the back of the latch (bolted onto the trunk lid itself). I believe the latch is OEM part number 1C0827505E01C. #4 on VW part's site: parts.vw.com/parts/2005/Volkswagen/Beetle/GLS?siteid=9&vehicleid=190356&diagram=9210470
Tyler Stamatyades Yes, that's the one I ment... very common to fail (two ways, corrosion of the switch plug and the latching spring can break). www.deutscheautoparts.com/Search/1C0827505E01C (check with them to be sure that it is the correct part for our car, before ordering).
***** Great, I'll check that out and the adjustments link you shared. I appreciate it. Keep the videos coming.
I'm curious if you have any insight for if the black shaft piece is holding out the hammer piece open. I've tried pushing it back it but it is stuck out.
The push rod from the electric motor? The motor should pull it back after it is pushed out. If it does not go back in, then the motor is bad. At what point in the video can you see the part that you are talking about? At 1:38 you can see the motor push the rod out and then it goes back in. Is that what you meant?
Thomas EXOVCDS yes ok so can't fix fix it on my own. thank you so much
Thanks for saving this beauty therapist some £££ !!!! Just fixed it myself after watching your vid. Very easy to follow! Now can you tell me why every time I turn my heater on, water gushes out from behind the passenger side glove box?! x
Justine Mack Could be water from the a/c... the drain tube could be plugged.Or, water from the outside is getting in where the cabin filter is... remove the access covers to the cabin filter and check for signs of water. ruclips.net/video/mFofs-pjTt0/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Hi My internal switch to open the boot just stopped working and when I opened the boot with the remote, I could not close it again after and it has also stopped making any noise to let me know its trying to work. The boot wont close now although all the latches are working not stuck. Would your fix work on mine - Its a 2005 Beetle 1.6 - Thank you
Maybe... sometimes it is something else.
If the electric motor is preventing the latch from closing, disconnect the motor lever from the latch, close the lat manually (boot open). Lock the vehicle with the remote... does the alarm beep (single beep indicating that the alarm is set) right away? If not, does it beep after 2 minutes?
I have a beetle turbo with exact same problem. I tried to follow your steps but I am not able to open the plastic cover. Turbo has a different cover than regular beetle. I took off tool out those two screws but the plastic cover is not coming out. Can you help please?
fkh161.ca/VW/NB/NBRearLidTrim.pdf
That's all I can find, sorry... don't have any first hand info on removing the other style trim. I will record a video the first chance I get.
Is this problem common in 2013 models?
Not that I have run into.
Please tell me what's in spray bottle and spray after. Thank you
WD40
@@EXOVCDS Thank you so much! One plastic bottle and one's was can. Both are WD40?
@@norikohigginbotham277 The can was greasy lube... WD40 alone is fine as well.
Would you thinkthis would be successful for a 2000 vw golf gls? I have same problem latch doesn't lock properly.
Yes, they have a similar setup.
***** ty I‘ll tell you if it is successful
Allen Kovacs
I got the hatch latch off but a part in the assembly is not moving freely and that is why the deck lid is not locking properly, the part is plastic and just beside the linkage which is at time 2:06. I am talking about the linkage to the left and has the alarm dongle wiring attached to it. I think I will need a replacement as I cleaned out the assembly but still not moving freely.
Allen Kovacs Hi Allen, you mean this: fkh161.ca/VW/latch.jpg ? Can you post a video of what yours looks like / does / does not do?
Right beside the red circled linkage is a plastic piece that when it is properly working stops the latch from reopening but the piece is not freely moving and is stuck open. I will try to post a pic
Good video. Saved me some $. Keep up the good work.
Ryan Miller You are welcome... thanks for watching!
On my 2002 Beetle when I open the trunk using the switch on the door I have to quickly run to the back of the car to lift the trunk otherwise the latch actuator will return to it's resting position and the latch will hold the trunk lid again. Same thing happens if I use the remote on the key, I have to open the trunk before the actuator returns to it's position. How do I fix this?. Thanks in advance.
I'm about to start work, I'll get back to you once I get home later tonight.
Sorry... forgot to get back to you. Could be a problem with the micro switch in the latch. If the car thinks that the latch is closed, it will activate the motor to lock the hatch.
Thomas EXOVCDS Thank you for replying, I'll get a new latch and give it a try.
My trunk lid closes but the icon on the dasboard saying is open is always on, what can i do?
The micro switch in the latch could be bad... or have a bad / corroded connection.
@@EXOVCDS I'm going to look into it, its weird because the lid closes and its impossible to open with out the key or the button. Thanks mate!
my mom has a 2013 beetle and the latch for her hatch wont lock down all the way. should i replace it or what can i do to fix it.
+Capt Gingerbeard With the rear hatch up, try to close the latch with your hand. The latch should click closed. If it swings open / does not latch closed when you remove your hand, the latch might be broken. You also have to make sure that the motor that opens the latch is not keeping the latch from latching.
Thomas EXOVCDS when u close it it will latch but not all the way down. when i try to open it with the handle on the hatch it makes a loud noise and wont open.
Make sure that nothing is preventing the latch from latching... remove the latch to check out of the vehicle. If it works as it should out of the car, then something in the car is interfering with its operation.
that products are those that put you ?
Wendolin Torres WD-40 and silicone lubricant.
Wich is the first product and what is the second of them?
Could you give us the names in spanish?
Still helped 8 years after hahaha
Thank you for watching!
cool
Thank you soooo much for this post, mate!! I took my A4 convertible to a Audi dealer and they wanted £75.00/$125.00 just to run a diagnostic on it! All sorted now, alarm arms again and the roof comes down! Happy days. So much so I did a Facebook post of it, cheers! - facebook.com/darluthier/posts/1478246442404234?notif_t=like
Happy to hear this video was of help to you and your Audi! Nice facebook post.
merci