VW Jetta Trunk Doesn't Open, Diagnosis and Repair / Tailgate Stuck Shut On a Volkswagen

[@hjawharjian]

Excellent tutorial. Very thorough and the electrical details explained in simple terms for the non mechanically inclined to understand. Bravo!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Hagop Jawharjian Thank you!

[@markwoychik5709]

Great job. Best tutorial I have ever seen on any issue with anything. Thank you

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Mark Woychik My Pleasure! Thanks

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

You could smooth out that signal with a capacitor and resistor, but it's a cheap part, all motors do that, it won't help and of course you'd violate the warranty on the part. On another note, you repeat everything 3-5 times, every step, every sentence, every time. We can rewind but not fast-forward so there is no downside to saying each thing once, but a steep learning curve made harder hearing everything 3 or 4 or 5 times. Don't get me wrong, you explain things very clearly and well organized so I'll sub for that, but without your testing gear, I can't fix my latch the way you did. I can't afford $300 for that part so I will try to repair it myself. My spur gear chewed through the case. PS: In the Live Data was Rear Lid, Unlocking Switch - not oper. Isn't that the tailgate?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@BariumCobaltNitrog3n Thanks for your feedback!

[@ronharbin6678]

Nice Job!! I have a 2016 Golf Sportwagon that uses the VW emblem to open the trunk. It has a camera that comes out from under the emblem when you put the car in reverse. I found a blown fuse and replaced it. The new fuse lasted about a day (several openings/closings). So now I'm back to square one. Your video was definitely a help. Thanks.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Ron Harbin My Pleasure!! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@matycee]

this is amazingly well done. it's almost... too thorough. The suspense is killing me. My '11 Jetta wagon is having this exact issue right now. I'm hoping it's only the $25 trunk latch part hanging me up and not, a $250 trip to the mechanic!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

matycee Thank you!! I hope your vehicle just needs the actuator!!

[@pirwin77]

Super fascinating to learn! Thanks for being so thorough!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Paige Irwin thank you so much, I appreciate you!!!

[@amyh.2020]

Great learning video, you’re a natural teacher. Thank you for posting this tutorial!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Amy H My Pleasure!! Thank you!!

[@Allinone-ew3vk]

Thanks for understand the diagnostic machine and all the info .

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[@kmarlow1]

Awesome video! You helped a bunch! Very knowledgeable!

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Kirk Marlow Thank you!!

[@johnibbertson2960]

you are a clever bloke well done.i am having tailgate not opening on my touran only now and then when i press child lockopen then it sometimes unlocks weird.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

john ibbertson Thank you!!

[@Chris-ny3me]

I have the same issue with a 2009 VW Passat Wagon. I will check the actuator as you suggest. Thanks!

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[@rulebraking]

Awesome video n detail - you saved my bacon having to go to a shop- btw what scanner do you use?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@rulebraking I used my autel ultra scanner in this video!

[@johnibbertson2960]

great video pal well explained and fault found, should be more as explicit with other things like you have done great, john.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

john ibbertson Thank you John!!

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

Hi, mate can you confirm that if the problem was at the switches or the board the emergency lever that can be operated from the trunk/boot when kidnapped would work because it is mecchanicle amd has nothing electrical

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@antoniogalluccio4213 the problem on this one was the actuator on the trunk!

[@stephanemarcotte4059]

Great educational video ❤

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@stephanemarcotte4059 Thank you!

[@yvesdevault5798]

Best vidéo Ever

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@yvesdevault5798 Thanks!

[@robertmelton3304]

Best video ever!

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robert melton Thank you!

[@DrPolarisMD]

Thanks, Your videos are always interesting to watch. Subscribed.

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Igor PMR Thank you!!!

[@sulemanhabib6349]

Your are diagnosis teacher( KD) thanks, Habib Auto Ghana Accra

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Suleman Habib Thank you!!!

[@RahannaLaw]

This is great and a very great explanation.. how much would a service like this cost?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Hanna's Creations Thank you!! you can contact me at [e-mail], and I will let you know how much this service would cost!!!

[@eddiedavis7153]

Good job is that signal a square wave can't tell on that time base. Be blessed.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Eddie Davis thank you, it wasn't a square wave, it was just a single voltage raise, no matter how you adjust the time base...

[@Usmanthemecano]

Thorough diag bro! Good stuff

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Usman The Mechanic thanks my brother...

[@imranklair9352]

I have the same problem i am in New York i would love to come to you but don’t know where you are located which state ??

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Imran Klair I'm located in Dickerson Maryland!! New York is far away from me!!

[@jesusmalagon4336]

thanks great video

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[@margolemons8885]

Thank you so much

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[@diablillosgonzalez509]

very nice tuturial i am have 2008 vw rabbite but mine doesn't make any noise when I want to open it from the door switch or remote control, any ideas?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

diablillos gonzalez Thanks, your actuator is probably stuck!!

[@diablillosgonzalez509]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Hello thanks for the answer but what I found is that I have a short in the connector that goes to the actuator because if I move the cables for some reason the trunk light does not turn on and when the alarm is activated if I move the cables there Activate the alarm so I assume I have a broken cable there but my question you have the part number of that connector or what kind of pins it uses, thanks in advance

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@diablillosgonzalez509 I'm sorry I don't have the part number, you can call your local VW dealer and get the part number from them!!

[@mariusverpecinskis2327]

Having same car tried change boot lach still same issue any ideas???

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Marius Verpecinskis did you check your fuses and the wiring?

[@caseykemp331]

I think you need to be my mechanic

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

casey kemp Thank you! I'm in Dickerson MD!

[@habitat2371]

Is there a way to do this with a voltmeter?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

habitat it's gonna be a bit hard with a voltmeter but yes you can do it!!

[@atikovi1]

After confirming a good ground at the actuator connector, why not just feed 12V+ to the actuator motor to confirm it doesn't work? Would have saved time not checking the other wires.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Ati Kovi about if the wiring was the problem!!

[@atikovi1]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Yes, if the motor then worked after feeding it power, there could still be a wiring problem, but in this case, it wouldn't have worked when fed 12V so you would need a new actuator anyway even if there also was a wiring problem after replacing it. After replacing it you could go on to the wiring problem, but the chances of it having both an actuator and a wiring problem is slim.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@atikovi1 this is a teaching video not a shortcut! so I want my community to learn how to diagnose circuits!!

[@martinarrieta248]

Grasias

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Martin Arrieta My Pleasure!

[@josepena2485]

What if the trunk open with the key remote but no the tailgate switch inside the car?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Jose Pena The switch might be defective!!

[@d.lagumbi9230]

You skipped over how to take the cover off. Ugh.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

D. Lagumbi The cover just pops on, pry it down to remove it!!

[@jamieassaf6558]

Why do you keep saying the same thing over and over???????????

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@jamieassaf6558 Thanks for the feedback

[@vivianh2347]

I can access the white plastic lever but the hatchback still won’t open. It doesn’t want to move towards the passenger side much and I don’t want to force/break it. What now??

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@vivianh2347 Have a pro mechanic look at it! the latch might be jammed!

[@coryrichter3952]

But what do you do if the plastic latch inside doesn’t release it 😢

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@coryrichter3952 There is a small lever there that you can pull to release the trunk