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Danshort86
 


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Help - I can't get in my boot

Hi all, I am looking for a little help and assistance. The handle on the boot of my 2010 D4 doesn't release the boot latch. The only way I can currently get into the back of the car is by pressing the boot release on the key, whilst simultaneously lifting the tailgate. Any ideas what is at fault??

Most likely a coincidence, but I recently changed both number plate bulbs...
  
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kajtzu
 


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Since you changed the lights on both sides of the handle... the Handle?
  
Post #190732827th Jan 2018 8:31 pm
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Switch gone faulty (assuming you popped the lights out to change lights rather than removing the handle? )
Tailgate lights work ok?
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kajtzu wrote:
Since you changed the lights on both sides of the handle... the Handle?


Yep, since both lights were changed.
  
Post #190734727th Jan 2018 9:05 pm
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Danshort86
 


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Bodsy wrote:
Switch gone faulty (assuming you popped the lights out to change lights rather than removing the handle? )
Tailgate lights work ok?


Yep, I popped out both lights to change the bulbs. Tailgate lights working fine.
  
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Switch then. Thumbs Up
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Officially you need to replace the whole handle assembly, but on eBay you can bit just the rubber switch bit and solder it in. I did mine recently as it failed and to had to use the key fob too in order to open the upper tailgate.

You're not too far away. Give me a shout if you need to chat/need a hand.

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Look for a Ford Focus 2008 handle. Thumbs Up
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Post #190738027th Jan 2018 11:13 pm
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I have got it sorted. I bought a new handle off eBay, removed the whole assembly and fitted the new handle. It probably took 15 minutes start to finish.

Thanks for the guidance and offers of help.
  
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