dmoran

I have got a 2.0 TDCi and it can rattle quite a bit, narrowed it down to the air intake box which was not seated on the bungs properly. The AA came out to swap a faulty battery and when the air box was removed to get the battery out and the engine started the rattle completely went. Ours was the same that when revved over 1800/2000 the rattle disappeared. Undo the jubilee clips that secures the air box in place, wiggle the air box securely in to the mountings and then secure the jubilee clip again.

I fixed the problem on mine. When you press the boot release on the handle it operates the solenoid to release the catch. There is no further motor action, there is a large spring which actually releases the lock. On mine this had got stiff so a spray of WD40 freed things up and now it operates smoothly every time. Spray the WD40 in and manually close the lock over with your finger or a screwdriver, then release it using the button on the handle. Do this a few times to work the WD40 in and rinse out any gunge that is making it stick. There was no magic trick to actually get the door open when it was stuck, I just repeatedly operated the lock while pushing the tailgate shut to try and take pressure off the lock, eventually it released. There was no way to remove the trim inside to operate the lock from within, so it just takes patience. Once you manage to get it open get the WD40 in there, don't shut the boot!

I replaced the bulb in mine 4 weeks ago, it's fiddly but not particularly hard to do. You need to prise the trim from around the top of the rear window, there are 4 clips, just remove it with your hands, no tools required. The brake light is retained with spring clips, there are access holes in the metal work so you can stick your fingers through to compress the metal clips which releases the light and then you can wiggle the light free. The buld pops straight out and then you just need need to re-assemble. Good luck.

Did anyone come up with a solution to this problem? My 2007 MkIII 2.0TDCI Zetec has the same problem. When I pull the tailgate release there is a faint clicking but the main lock does not release, so it is stuck closed. Nothing is jammed in the tailgate, I have tried pushing is firmly down when operating the lock, checked the fuses. The trim does not appear to be removable with the tailgate shut so I am pretty well stuck. Any ideas gratefully recieved.