My trunk latch is a bit faulty too. What works for me is once I fully open the trunk, I unlock the trunk again and then close it shut.

 

I can't count how many I replaced/modified over the years. I tried to attach the TSB X501-04am2. There is something wrong and the attachment button will not work.

Search the sticky TSB section to find the TSB regarding latch replacement and lid modification.

bob gauff

 

It is working now!!!!
I attached!!!
bob gauff

 

If the new car factory warranty has expired, why would the dealer repair your car for free????
Generally only RECALLS are free of charge to the customer.

bob gauff

 

Like motorcarman said, if your car is out of warranty, you will have to do it yourself. I would just buy a trunk actuator off of ebay or a junkyard. It should only be about $40-$50 and will save you a lot of headache. I had to do this on my 02 because the lock actuators on the x types are notoriously weak.

 

I cannot open the boot on my 2002 x type saloon. The key fob operates the doors and a click is heard from the boot. The ignition key over-ride opens the doors but not the boot.

 

You just need to release the actuator. Its very simple fix that for some reason no one seems to of twigged on

step 1 - remove the plastic lock caseing
step 2 - remove the lock assembly
step 3 - remove the lock actuator (the white electronic motor)
step 4 - look down the side seam of where the actuator pulls the lock mechanism in (opposite side to where u attach the wire) and you will see where the seam creates an L shape. apply a small amount of pressure to the seam around the corner of the L as if u were trying to split the houseing but without actually doing so. the actuator should release as you do this
step 5 - WD40 the actuator and push in and out a few times to get it inside the houseing
step 6 - put back together

i hope this saves a few people some money

 

Hi Twistedtrash,

Thanks for your top tip here. I had exactly the same problem where the boot / luggage compartment / trunk would not lock and dash had red warning light.
I tried locking the catch manually but it wouldn't catch and stay so like you I decided the actuator must have stuck so fixed it easily thanks to your post.


Step 1 - No matter how I tried I couldn't unscrew the centre of the stoppers - with a decent screwdriver for leverage I popped both in 2 minutes, and then you can just push out the screw ready for easy refitting. (Before I tried brute force I spent 45 mins trying to get the screws out the centres.....)
Step 2 - Luckily I had a torque? 30 head to get the 3 lock screws loose - I loosened two and before the third disconnected the electrical catch.
I put silicon spray on the outside thick part without taking the actuator apart and it seems to run just fine (I note others** took it apart and freed inside though)
** https://www.jaguarforum.com/threads/...se-lock.78848/

Best regards Angus (Working on friends X-Type 2004)