My 07 passat wagon tailgate opens by itself randomly even when driving, anyone know what the problem is. ThanksMy 07 passat wagon tailgate opens by itself randomly even when driving, anyone know what the problem is. Thanks
AnonymousMar 28, 2014
the trunk doesn't open with the key button or the button on the doorthe trunk doesn't open with the key button or the button on the door
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You have to reset the emergency release, here's how:
1. There is a trunk latch mechanisam on the lid; you will see an opening on the bottom of the mechanism - put a screwdriver through it
2. Now pull the emergency handle twice, while the screwdriver is still inside the latch
3. Once done, your emergency release is reset, and your trunk will now function properly.
try having someone jiggle the trunk up and down from the outside while you pull on the emergency release from the inside, you may have a problem with the wiring in the trunk itself, the wires have a problem chaffing where they come out of the trunk lid and go into the car, you can disconnect both ends and replace that for about $30
There is a second emergency release inside the trunk near the filler neck it has a wedge shaped plastic handle on a thin steel cable. Once open clean and lubricate the latch for the gas door.
this always happens to my 06 passat when its really cold, im talking 0 or lower. i try not to open the trunk in the winter if i can help it. Its annoying but in the summer i have no problems. I have herd of alot of other people having this problem, VW knows about it and dosnt think its a recall item for somereason, look for your fancy gas door to not open next, i know of 3 people that started having trunk problems and then the fuel door stopped working, not sure if it has anything to do with it or not. but It happend to me and now i have the auto fuel door disconnected from the inside of the trunk.
The trunk issue isnt anything big to worry about it seems intermittent. I found latches and there a little pricey thats why i just deal with it.
It sounds like your latch has double locked. Here is the fun part, can you drop your rear seat and get into the trunk? If you can look for a tag that is possabily glowing pull it to release the emergency latch on the trunk. then with your finger lock the latch and check to see if it is leaving a large enough gap fot your pinky finger to fit in. if it is then you have reset it. if not then pull the emergency release a few more times
I have an ugly feeling that the adustment for the latch mechanism slipped so that the stationary part is now moving with the mobile part.
I would almost bet that you can lift the trunk lid a little.
Is there no access whatsoever through the floor of the trunk?
On most vehicles there are holes under the mat that allow access to places not accessible from outside.
If your spare is in a horizontal well, then it really isn't likely that you could reach the latch assembly even if you have plugged holes.
You might check your owner's manual to see if your car is equipped with an emergency release for children trapped in the trunk by accident.
If there is, you may be able to reach it by drilling a smaller hole behind the lower seat cushion which should be removable even if the upper one is not.
I confess to being very curious about the potential cure for this problem.
If you solve it, you might post it back for the benefit of others.
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My 07 passat wagon tailgate opens by itself randomly even when driving, anyone know what the problem is. Thanks
the trunk doesn't open with the key button or the button on the door
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