Gillyford

Thanks to both Chris and Dave for your replies. It defies logic but no matter how I try, I cannot get the boot open despite using the key manually or holding it anti-clockwise, that only makes the front windows come down. Re the o/s/n rear door, handle is not floppy, but nothing happens when you pull it. Have a feeling the main issue is the wiring but will struggle to access it with a locked boot. Thanks again for your help.

Thanks chris for your reply. I believe the wires were soldered and not cut out so that is probably the cause. Even with the key the boot wont unlock. It makes all the right noises when you turn the key, it just wont release the lock. I know the lock hasn't seized as it opened the day after my nephew took the high brake light fitting off. Haven't been able to open since. I hope u were at work when you replied and not suffering with insomnia.

The good news is that the good old diesel engine is still going strong however over the space of a week the following issues arose in order of failure:- r/o/s door lock would not open - cannot open it manually either. tailgate lock wont open - been unable to open boot manually (makes all the right noises, just refuses to unlock/open). the fog light on the dash comes on automatically when ignition started - found that the f/o/s fog light was out. (not changed it yet as it is the least of my worries and never use them). Rear windscreen demister and wipers not working. (front demister intermittent) Reversing lights not working. Initially I disconnected the battery for short time in the hope that it would magically repair the faults. It didn't work. I checked all the fuses but they are all looking perky and intact. I then hoped that we would have a period of dry weather long enough to 'dry out' the problem. Living in Scotland that was a tough ask. Needless to say the faults still exist... In the last couple of years I have had the wiring repaired in the tailgate. The problem is I can't get the boot open to access the wiring. I am no mechanic and have asked my nephew to help me... Any advice or directions would be appreciated. My Galaxy has had a few niggles and scrapes and is not the prettiest, but has kept going despite it all. It only has 110 miles on the clock so I hope the engine will keep going for a bit longer.