A really annoying problem which effects some Mk4 Ibiza's. Just follow the guide and go careful with the metal clips holding the plastic tailgate panel.
Cheers mate. I have a 2013 Ibiza which is slightly different. Has a slot inside where you can slide something to open the boot. Then just two screws in the handle holes. Then popped off the plastic panel. After that disconnected all connectors, sprayed some contact cleaner, and now all working again. 😊
Still a problem in 2020, but it's the first time in almost 13 years of owning this car. However, my problem was a bit more trickier. That small metal rod got unscrewed somehow and the Seat badge lever wasn't pulling enough the rod to open the boot. You can just drag the end of the rod from the lock side and it pops out of the plastic around it. Then you have to screw it back in the mechanism until you are satisfied with the lever functionality and push it back in the plastic holder. Took me like 10 minutes to figure out that that's the problem and not the seat badge lever. Anyway, thanks a lot man for the steps, didn't managed either to get my hand between the plastic panel and medal part. But pulling from the wiper part of the plastic, managed to get out like 2 clamps which allowed my hand to slip through and get a hold of that rod.
Great video. I have this problem and haven't yet tried to fix it, but I'm confident this will be an enormous help. The best part of the video is your style and humor. Subtle, direct, precise in your explanations, and fun to listen to. Thanks!
Thank you so very much. I wasn't sure where to start getting this issue resolved and you really broke down each step wonderfully well with great visuals. You are a star - your knowledge and skills are much appreciated.
Perfect. Green wire on black connector (orange connector is for the wiper) - get inside the car with boot shut. Use a no-power tester or just a bit wire with a pin. Ground it to the boot lock mechanism and test it on the green wire going into the black connector - that should unlock the boot. Then close boot again and try it on same wire coming out of connector, if it doesn't open that's the problem. Bypass the connector with a join or try cleaning up and wiggling the connector. Thanks for the video!
After watching this video it made my job so simple that I done it in one go the guy is brilliant at breaking it down in simple steps; thank mate yr a star, keep on going 😊
Good tips. I had a look and decided that grubbing around in a dark boot through the back seat that I still might not get the panel far enough away to let me reach the unlocking rod. I needed the boot open and working quickly so I used a 4in hole saw to drill a hole in the inner plastic panel near the top of the unlock rod and bingo! Your pictures were invaluable as I didn't have a manual with me and they showed me exactly where the hole needed to be. Make sure you take the pilot drill out or you may go through to the outer skin! I don't think that the value of a 2005 Ibiza has been dropped much by my modification and I will make a nice cover later when I do the proper fix on the mechanism.
Hello my friend another one to your car collection lol lol very educational. It's them sort of videos people like to watch just straight to the point, keep up the good work
Thanks Shaun. I wished I had watched a video like my own when I first did the job. I ve had to do it so many times that I actually cut a small round access hole to grab the boot lock rod and open it. Bloody cars eh.
Your explanation worked perfectly, thanks! I used some dry PTFE lube (which is said to be good on plastics as well) instead of the WD40. Hope this will fix the issue for a while
Thanks for the guide. First time this happened me I had just bought a bike and had to climb into the back to open it much to my embarrassment. Second time I had a flat tyre and hadn't time to do the whole climb into the boot and open it think so had to pull my spare wheen out and over the back seats and out through the passenger door. Such a handling haha.
I bought like 2 times that white machine 1 from garage for 120 euro and later i found one in autodoc for 14 euros (i got scammed by garage) but i didnt get open the bagage from inside sow found your vid , i used w40 now its working perfect , thank you man because if it didnt work again i had to buy another from that little machine XD
thanks - great video and a life-saver. I had to use the 'alternative' technique to release my rod - i.e. pulling the cover back around by the wiper motor, just enough to get my hand + pliers down - takes a good yank to lift it though, which isn't easy in the confined space !
Yes the panel feels flimsy and you think its going to snap when you pull it back, let alone the grazed hands. Glad it helped you out and thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for the tip! it must be a running fault as on the 2017 model there's a slot just above the latch, putting the key in and swiping across releases the boot. there's only the 2 handle screws to pop the cover and the mechanism is less accessible but a quick wiggle and re insert of all the wiring plugs got it working again for me (fingers crossed!!)
Good vid mate, this has just happened to my Ibiza and its very frustrating!! I've not had a go yet because I'm at work but I will have a go on my lunch break. Fingers crossed!!
Thanks for tje the video, it generally helped. However, on my 2000. Ibiza tje mechanisam gets jammed mechanically from time to time, only when i don't close the boot properly / fully. The solution is simmilar to yours, ie lubricating everything, but when it happened the second time, the metal bit that should move with the solenoid wouldn't move, although the square bit is sliding and lubed up properly. I ended up removing the C clip at the lower part of the mechanism, ang sliding the metal bit toward me (backwards) which resulted in the metal bit that should move the plastic square bit moves the way it should therefore unlocking the bloody boot! Makes no sense but it works for now. I returned the plastic cover just loose without screws so i can get to it if it happens again. Cheers from Serbia mate! ;)
Having saw your video looked really difficult so instead I drilled a tiny hole in the plastic parallel to the lock mechinism then used some wd40 and sprayed with straw in the hole .. job done just a quicker way leaves a tiny hole which you can cover ..
0:50 Yup my dad was once lending my Ibiza bcs his car was at the mechanic and he needed to put his work stuff in the boot but guess what, it wouldn't open... and putting stuff in the back seats is also kind of a faff since it's a 2 door.
Thanks for the video :) The boot of my Seat Altea isn't opening but unlike yours, it makes a weird whining/grinding sound when I lift the exterior S latch. Could your fix still work or should I take it to a garage?
It sounds like the gear mech in the catch had failed. If you can get it open and un pop the hatch panel it should be fairly easy to replace the lock mech (buy new from ebay). However if your not sure about taking it on then yes your going to need a mechanic.
+Nick Brennan Should be ok. They have a habit of sticking. I ended up cutting a small hole in the plastic cover to access the lock release rod with pliers in a emergency. Thankfully ive only had to use it once. Terrible design.
great video but after taking apart from the inside i discovered whilst i was away last week at the isle of man TT on my bike, MY WIFE HAD LOCKED THE BOOT WITH THE KEY INSTEAD OF USING CENTRAL LOCKING REMOTE..so please check its not been locked with a key without your knowledge ...i didn't even know it had a key lock...
With your advises, I was yesterday able to open the boot lock from the inside. Now, I feel confident for the next job :) : I need to do the same with the rear left door, as it is also stuck since a while. Unlike the boot, I rarely use this door, so its fixing was not a priority. Chances are that the lubricant from all lock mechanism are slowly disappearing from my 17 year old Ibiza, as the mechanisms within the remaining doors were stuck closed a couple of times, occasionally (a simple close/open with the remote was enough to resolve). Do you know any tutorial on how to access the stuck rear door's lock mechanism from the inside?
I heard the motor working, but trunk wont open...do have idea is there posibility that servo is stuck or...? it wont engage opening procedure...ibiza mk 4 2012
Sounds like the link to the catch has failed. Nothing else to do but climb in the boot and pop the panel from the top and try and reach down and pull the catch up. Caution wear gloves and a thick jumper / coat as you can graze hands and arms.
I have changed the tailgate handle twice, I have oiled the mechanism and still won’t open. Central locking system on doors work but doesn’t unlock the boot. I can open the boot from the inside. Any ideas what to do next?
Good day thanks for sharing the video - I have a 2007 4door Ibiza . I have 2 door that are permanently locked and not opening with the central locking system but can hear the servos working . How can one manually open the passenger door and the door behind driver . Only then I can remove the door panel to inspect the locking system . Your help is need . Regards Eugene
Just bought my first car 57reg 1.2 and this has happened to me. Going to the garage tomorrow. Is this likely to happen alot more? I had 2 dogs trapped in the boot at the time. Fair to say i wasnt impressed...
Hi Nicola. Mine went under Seat warrantee and they just replaced the whole mech. That lasted about another 3 years before it started happening again. Its a poor design. Since I greased up the sliding part of the mech (the square black part) its been fine since.
fredintheshed1 yip happened again 2 week after it was fixed out of warrenty now. Any other way to fix it i dunno i can remove the back bit, in no good at this type of thing. Im fed up. I want a new car but trapped in finance. Thanks :-)
Nicola McGee Yes its annoying when it keeps happening. Unfortunately the rear panel has to come off. If your not used to working on cars it will be a fast learning curve. Perhaps you know someone who is handy with tools and you could show them this video to work with. Once the mech is greased prop it should be fine, nothing has actually broken inside or need replacing. Best of luck.
hey what if i have the same problem but the lock doesn't make a noise when i press the open/close buttons on my key? I can only manually close the boot with my key but its a lot of effort because u have to close/open it manually and its easy to forget. Please help me fix this.(I tried to lubricate all moving parts and everything but it didn't help.)
I think i would take off the tailgate panel and disconnect the solenoid motor. See if it moves. if not check for voltage at the wires and see if the connector has not corroded. If you get 12 v current then the motor has prob failed.
Slide in a small flat head Screwdriver and carefully work them out the slot. They will be tight and need a little force. Watch your face if they suddenly fly out.
Yes i think that how i got one out. Its been a while. The clips spring out inside the slot. They are a tough fit which is why they break from the plastic panel. When i took mine off i found the dealer had broken some when it was removed at the garage.
+Boro Bhai A bit hit or miss tbh. I could not get access through the bulb covers, just could not see anything, too tight etc and I did try. If your panel is the same it will unclip at the top from around the wiper motor bulge area. From there you can get down to the mech release bar. Sadly the metal clips are just slotted into plastic inserts, very poor design. SEAT broke 2 when this was done under warrentee so go careful.
+fredintheshed1 I shall give it a try, I have attempted to take them off with no luck, feels like might break. Anyway really appreciate your help. Thank you.
A really annoying problem which effects some Mk4 Ibiza's. Just follow the guide and go careful with the metal clips holding the plastic tailgate panel.
Cheers mate. I have a 2013 Ibiza which is slightly different. Has a slot inside where you can slide something to open the boot. Then just two screws in the handle holes. Then popped off the plastic panel. After that disconnected all connectors, sprayed some contact cleaner, and now all working again. 😊
Thanks. My son has the same problem on his 2012 Ibiza Wagon
Still a problem in 2020, but it's the first time in almost 13 years of owning this car. However, my problem was a bit more trickier. That small metal rod got unscrewed somehow and the Seat badge lever wasn't pulling enough the rod to open the boot. You can just drag the end of the rod from the lock side and it pops out of the plastic around it. Then you have to screw it back in the mechanism until you are satisfied with the lever functionality and push it back in the plastic holder. Took me like 10 minutes to figure out that that's the problem and not the seat badge lever.
Anyway, thanks a lot man for the steps, didn't managed either to get my hand between the plastic panel and medal part. But pulling from the wiper part of the plastic, managed to get out like 2 clamps which allowed my hand to slip through and get a hold of that rod.
Top video, my boot was stuck and now after watching this and, 15 minutes of effort it is working again. Thank you very much.
Great video. I have this problem and haven't yet tried to fix it, but I'm confident this will be an enormous help. The best part of the video is your style and humor. Subtle, direct, precise in your explanations, and fun to listen to. Thanks!
Thanks Trent. Hope you can fix yours.
Watched this, followed it and was successful thanks, 2 years later I am just checking back as I need to do it again hehe 👍🏼
Glad it helped
Thank you so very much. I wasn't sure where to start getting this issue resolved and you really broke down each step wonderfully well with great visuals. You are a star - your knowledge and skills are much appreciated.
Your welcome. I can say that mines worked fine for the last 3 years.
Perfect. Green wire on black connector (orange connector is for the wiper) - get inside the car with boot shut. Use a no-power tester or just a bit wire with a pin. Ground it to the boot lock mechanism and test it on the green wire going into the black connector - that should unlock the boot. Then close boot again and try it on same wire coming out of connector, if it doesn't open that's the problem. Bypass the connector with a join or try cleaning up and wiggling the connector. Thanks for the video!
thanks for the help dude,my boot was stuck and thank god there was a big enough gap and allowed to spray the lock without taking anything apart
After watching this video it made my job so simple that I done it in one go the guy is brilliant at breaking it down in simple steps; thank mate yr a star, keep on going 😊
Good tips. I had a look and decided that grubbing around in a dark boot through the back seat that I still might not get the panel far enough away to let me reach the unlocking rod. I needed the boot open and working quickly so I used a 4in hole saw to drill a hole in the inner plastic panel near the top of the unlock rod and bingo! Your pictures were invaluable as I didn't have a manual with me and they showed me exactly where the hole needed to be. Make sure you take the pilot drill out or you may go through to the outer skin! I don't think that the value of a 2005 Ibiza has been dropped much by my modification and I will make a nice cover later when I do the proper fix on the mechanism.
Yes same as me Barry a little hole. Thankfully since i lubed the square sliding bar its not jammed once.
Great video.
I had exactly the same problem. This video helped me fix the issue in around 30 minutes.
Hello my friend
another one to your car collection lol lol very educational. It's them sort of videos people like to watch just straight to the point, keep up the good work
Thanks Shaun. I wished I had watched a video like my own when I first did the job. I ve had to do it so many times that I actually cut a small round access hole to grab the boot lock rod and open it. Bloody cars eh.
this is what has just happened to my daughters car thanks for the result of what it is great clear video
Great video - did the job for me. Was really difficult to get at the rod but from then on it was plane sailing.
Your explanation worked perfectly, thanks! I used some dry PTFE lube (which is said to be good on plastics as well) instead of the WD40. Hope this will fix the issue for a while
Thanks for the guide. First time this happened me I had just bought a bike and had to climb into the back to open it much to my embarrassment. Second time I had a flat tyre and hadn't time to do the whole climb into the boot and open it think so had to pull my spare wheen out and over the back seats and out through the passenger door. Such a handling haha.
Don't you love Seat's. Worse one for me was when the dog was stuck in the boot. That's when I made the round access hole for the release rod.
I bought like 2 times that white machine 1 from garage for 120 euro and later i found one in autodoc for 14 euros (i got scammed by garage) but i didnt get open the bagage from inside sow found your vid , i used w40 now its working perfect , thank you man because if it didnt work again i had to buy another from that little machine XD
Pleasure Bud
thanks - great video and a life-saver. I had to use the 'alternative' technique to release my rod - i.e. pulling the cover back around by the wiper motor, just enough to get my hand + pliers down - takes a good yank to lift it though, which isn't easy in the confined space !
Yes the panel feels flimsy and you think its going to snap when you pull it back, let alone the grazed hands. Glad it helped you out and thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for the tip! it must be a running fault as on the 2017 model there's a slot just above the latch, putting the key in and swiping across releases the boot. there's only the 2 handle screws to pop the cover and the mechanism is less accessible but a quick wiggle and re insert of all the wiring plugs got it working again for me (fingers crossed!!)
Hi. Paul. thanks. Geez i was hoping they would have fixed this issue by now :-(
Good vid mate, this has just happened to my Ibiza and its very frustrating!! I've not had a go yet because I'm at work but I will have a go on my lunch break. Fingers crossed!!
+Owein Cook Its a real pain on the MK4. Once you get the mech moving oil everything (loads) esp that square sliding part. Good luck mate.
+fredintheshed1 thanks mate. thanks to your vid I got it sorted eventually!!
you sir are a legend, I thought I'd have to buy a new switch now I don't:)
+Joe Saczek Cheers Joe. Once you have lubed it then it should be fine.
Thanks for tje the video, it generally helped.
However, on my 2000. Ibiza tje mechanisam gets jammed mechanically from time to time, only when i don't close the boot properly / fully. The solution is simmilar to yours, ie lubricating everything, but when it happened the second time, the metal bit that should move with the solenoid wouldn't move, although the square bit is sliding and lubed up properly.
I ended up removing the C clip at the lower part of the mechanism, ang sliding the metal bit toward me (backwards) which resulted in the metal bit that should move the plastic square bit moves the way it should therefore unlocking the bloody boot! Makes no sense but it works for now.
I returned the plastic cover just loose without screws so i can get to it if it happens again.
Cheers from Serbia mate! ;)
Glad to help out. Yes its a poor system doomed to fail.
Perfect! Thanks so much for this - sorted it straight away!
Very welcome. As long as you have used plenty of lube it should be a total fix. Crappy SEAT design.
Having saw your video looked really difficult so instead I drilled a tiny hole in the plastic parallel to the lock mechinism then used some wd40 and sprayed with straw in the hole .. job done just a quicker way leaves a tiny hole which you can cover ..
thanks, it was very useful for me!
0:50 Yup my dad was once lending my Ibiza bcs his car was at the mechanic and he needed to put his work stuff in the boot but guess what, it wouldn't open... and putting stuff in the back seats is also kind of a faff since it's a 2 door.
Thanks for the video :) The boot of my Seat Altea isn't opening but unlike yours, it makes a weird whining/grinding sound when I lift the exterior S latch. Could your fix still work or should I take it to a garage?
It sounds like the gear mech in the catch had failed. If you can get it open and un pop the hatch panel it should be fairly easy to replace the lock mech (buy new from ebay). However if your not sure about taking it on then yes your going to need a mechanic.
Thanks for taking the time to do this. Just happened to me and your video saved the day! :)
+Nick Brennan Your most welcome. Plenty of lube on the mech and it will be fine.
+fredintheshed1 Thanks. I've lagged it in 3-in-1 (All I had to hand) and I'll leave the plastic cover off till I'm sure it's okay. So far so good :)
+Nick Brennan Should be ok. They have a habit of sticking. I ended up cutting a small hole in the plastic cover to access the lock release rod with pliers in a emergency. Thankfully ive only had to use it once. Terrible design.
great video but after taking apart from the inside i discovered whilst i was away last week at the isle of man TT on my bike, MY WIFE HAD LOCKED THE BOOT WITH THE KEY INSTEAD OF USING CENTRAL LOCKING REMOTE..so please check its not been locked with a key without your knowledge ...i didn't even know it had a key lock...
With your advises, I was yesterday able to open the boot lock from the inside. Now, I feel confident for the next job :) :
I need to do the same with the rear left door, as it is also stuck since a while. Unlike the boot, I rarely use this door, so its fixing was not a priority. Chances are that the lubricant from all lock mechanism are slowly disappearing from my 17 year old Ibiza, as the mechanisms within the remaining doors were stuck closed a couple of times, occasionally (a simple close/open with the remote was enough to resolve).
Do you know any tutorial on how to access the stuck rear door's lock mechanism from the inside?
Hi. No sorry i have the 3 door model.
@@CB-RADIO-UK Thanks anyway, I will surely find a way ;)
I heard the motor working, but trunk wont open...do have idea is there posibility that servo is stuck or...? it wont engage opening procedure...ibiza mk 4 2012
Sounds like the link to the catch has failed. Nothing else to do but climb in the boot and pop the panel from the top and try and reach down and pull the catch up. Caution wear gloves and a thick jumper / coat as you can graze hands and arms.
Thank you! In my case the connection rod needed adjust. But i lubricate moving parts too just in case.
+Reimo P Your welcome. Yes best to apply some lube whilst you have the panel off.
I have changed the tailgate handle twice, I have oiled the mechanism and still won’t open. Central locking system on doors work but doesn’t unlock the boot. I can open the boot from the inside. Any ideas what to do next?
Maybe look at replacing the lock actuator. Its an awful design. Same as the handle getting stuck open all the time.
@@CB-RADIO-UK thank you. I have ordered the lock mechanism to try instead, fingers crossed.
worked fine thanks
Hey mate was seeing if this is the same sort of principle with a 2010 Ibiza ?
I might be but i hoped they had sorted it with the Mk5
Super, fnx! After shoping this healped! ;)
Good day thanks for sharing the video - I have a 2007 4door Ibiza . I have 2 door that are permanently locked and not opening with the central locking system but can hear the servos working . How can one manually open the passenger door and the door behind driver . Only then I can remove the door panel to inspect the locking system . Your help is need . Regards Eugene
No had this problem myself but its a common fault. this might help you. www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/stuck-front-passenger-door.424173/
Thank you so much, I've had problem with it as well and I've sorted it yet. WD40 = biggest and very helpful thing on all world :)
Just bought my first car 57reg 1.2 and this has happened to me. Going to the garage tomorrow. Is this likely to happen alot more? I had 2 dogs trapped in the boot at the time. Fair to say i wasnt impressed...
Hi Nicola. Mine went under Seat warrantee and they just replaced the whole mech. That lasted about another 3 years before it started happening again. Its a poor design. Since I greased up the sliding part of the mech (the square black part) its been fine since.
fredintheshed1 yip happened again 2 week after it was fixed out of warrenty now. Any other way to fix it i dunno i can remove the back bit, in no good at this type of thing. Im fed up. I want a new car but trapped in finance. Thanks :-)
Nicola McGee Yes its annoying when it keeps happening. Unfortunately the rear panel has to come off. If your not used to working on cars it will be a fast learning curve. Perhaps you know someone who is handy with tools and you could show them this video to work with. Once the mech is greased prop it should be fine, nothing has actually broken inside or need replacing. Best of luck.
Top man you save me $$$$
Cheers thats the idea :-)
I ended up taking a 30mm hole saw to the plastic panel. Then i was able to remove it and lube the lock properly. What a pain :)
+teabagzukkini Yeah same here I have a hole in the panel so I can pull the release rod. Although mine has not stuck for a couple of years now.
cheers, helpful with some humour. Ta mate
hey what if i have the same problem but the lock doesn't make a noise when i press the open/close buttons on my key? I can only manually close the boot with my key but its a lot of effort because u have to close/open it manually and its easy to forget. Please help me fix this.(I tried to lubricate all moving parts and everything but it didn't help.)
I think i would take off the tailgate panel and disconnect the solenoid motor. See if it moves. if not check for voltage at the wires and see if the connector has not corroded. If you get 12 v current then the motor has prob failed.
okay thanks. I try that whenever i get the time and tell you what it was.
How do you get the metal clips out of they are stuck in the actually boot and not the panel?
Slide in a small flat head Screwdriver and carefully work them out the slot. They will be tight and need a little force. Watch your face if they suddenly fly out.
fredintheshed1 slide it in the hole where the clip goes?
Yes i think that how i got one out. Its been a while. The clips spring out inside the slot. They are a tough fit which is why they break from the plastic panel. When i took mine off i found the dealer had broken some when it was removed at the garage.
fredintheshed1 so to get the clips out I just need to put a bit of force into it
Yes they are tough once the are detached from the plastic panel. A poor design really.
would this same procedure work on a 2001 Y reg seat ibiza
+Boro Bhai As a prev gen the layout would be different but the idea of lubing the mech is the same.
+fredintheshed1 Im trying to get a hooked hanger and out it through the back bulb area and try and hook up to the bar.. does that sound doable
+Boro Bhai A bit hit or miss tbh. I could not get access through the bulb covers, just could not see anything, too tight etc and I did try. If your panel is the same it will unclip at the top from around the wiper motor bulge area. From there you can get down to the mech release bar. Sadly the metal clips are just slotted into plastic inserts, very poor design. SEAT broke 2 when this was done under warrentee so go careful.
+fredintheshed1 I shall give it a try, I have attempted to take them off with no luck, feels like might break. Anyway really appreciate your help. Thank you.
3:49 exact same situation cant reach the 2 down the bagage haha
Hey can you make how to video for delete boot logo
Its a fair bit of work if your talking the S badge as you would need to remove and fill the boot handle. Not something i will be taking on.
fredintheshed1 okay thank you for your inforlation