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    Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    Hi,

    Is there any way to open the boot on an Audi A4 2001. THe boot actuator was replaced and it seems that the rod was not replaced properly. The Key turns in the lock but does not operate anythingand there is no resistance to turning. The boot open switch sounds like it is trying to operate the actuator and clicks but nothing opens.

    The boot currently contains the weekly shopping so time is of the essence

    Any help would be appreciated


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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    My brother in laws car by the way

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    Not your shopping in there then


    Sorry, I have no idea how to help.

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    If it was me I would be folding the rear seats down and having a fiddle with the mechanism if you can get the cover off

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    Seats dont fold on the A4. Even the centre arm rest has a metal plate behind it. I am thinking that a hole saw behind the number plate might allow access to the lock but that is a bit drastic at the moment. Not my groceries but one husband is in a lot of trouble ths evening for tinkering with the car

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    is there acess to the srews for the seat just behind the foam part of the seat?? failing that and the hole saw its the angry grinder.........

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    this sounds stupid but worked on my mates car try driving over a rough road and keep pressing the release button might just shock it

    failing that or if your not brave enough try getting someone to use the button whilst a couple of you rock the car up and down using the bootlid.
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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    Try THIS but be careful.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g_GeQR8fJoYouTube - You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!.

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    Funny . Tried all sorts of tricks, bounced the car while activating the locks. Tried to open the lock with the car running so that the voltage is a bit higher all to no avail

    Tom

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    His mechanic got the boot opened today and rescued the groceries by drilling a 10mm hole in the boot lid behind the number plate to get access to the mechanism.


    Tom

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    Had the milk gone off?

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    Re: Cannot open boot on Audi A5 2001

    I think he will be using it for his Corn Flakes in the morning

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