Boot locking/unlocking fault

[Kchristmas]

I've had a search but can't find anything (probably due to my choice of vocabulary) but when the car is unlocked and the boot is opened, it doesn't realize it has so the boot light doesn't come on and the car locks itself again unless I open a door!

Any ideas?
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[Kchristmas]

Anyone?

 

[DaveDreads]

Well if you're unlocking the car and only opening the boot,
then the car will lock itself unless you open the drivers door.

The boot light's probably just broken.

 

[jon_r]

Im not sure what model your car is but it sounds like the car isn't recognising the boot opening. First port of call would be the switch and the wiring to it.

 

[Kchristmas]

Im not sure what model your car is but it sounds like the car isn't recognising the boot opening. First port of call would be the switch and the wiring to it.

It's a 1.2 16v. the wiring seemed to be fine when I de wipered it a few months ago, where is the switch located?

 

[Kchristmas]

Well if you're unlocking the car and only opening the boot,
then the car will lock itself unless you open the drivers door.

The boot light's probably just broken.

I thought this until I noticed my mate with the same model as me doesn't have this problem it's nothing major but knowing its wrong makes me want to fix it

 

[Paprika123]

Check the wire that runs to the lock. This can turn green and foosty over time.

​Does your boot light come one when it is open? That's usually a give away.