2004 XJ8 boot doesn't close properly-help
After searching the threads, I think I have a slightly different problem. This morning I probably damaged something in the BOOT by over loading it. When I went to close the BOOT it wouldn't latch properly, I tried moving things around and was able to get it to close, but not completely. When I try to open it with the FOB or button inside nothing happens. There is no sound from the motor that I used to hear when opening. It is not completely closed, shows a BOOT open message and I cannot activate the central locking. Pressing the remote fob to lock the doors, etc. results in two small beeps. I am unable to open the BOOT by pushing the Leaper on the BOOT. I can open the BOOT with the key.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Hi Billsblue73
Did you find the problem and if so, how was it solved?
I have the same problem after "overloading" the boot this morning.
Would be most grateful if I could find a solution before trying out the expensive dealer repair route.
Did you find the problem and if so, how was it solved?
I have the same problem after "overloading" the boot this morning.
Would be most grateful if I could find a solution before trying out the expensive dealer repair route.
I too have had this problem by overloading the boot (I carry a lot of crap around), I got around it by leaning on the lid quite heavily to get it to close properly, then opened it with the fob and never overloaded it again!
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