Vauxhall Meriva B Tailgate Boot Not Opening

[@christreanor6637]

I work at a vauxhall dealership. This switches are common pretty much on all makes and models. Thankfully it's a relatively cheap fix and as shown on this great video, can be done by most of us. One little tip for you all. You can sometimes activate the lock by repeatedly pressing both the micro switch and the open button on your key fob at the same time...worked on mine anyway!

[@ma77654321]

Fantastic! Just the bit showing where the tiny lever is to open the boot from the inside was gold. I'd just about given up on even trying to open it!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks Matt ☺️ glad it helped you out and thanks for the comment, much appreciated ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@hughbyrne]

Thanks to this video I have now fixed my Meriva b boot lock problem, it was a lot easier to fix with the help provided here, it took me about half an hour all in.

[@AMSVauxhall]

hugh byrne excellent news buddy! Glad to have helped 😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@MGWD]

What a fantastic tool KZbin is! Same car, same problem - even same colour bodywork! Amazon prime next day delivery for the part, job’s a good’ un! Many thanks for posting this incredibly helpful video.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Excellent! Glad to be of help buddy and thanks for the comment! 😁 Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@ZoneV0]

Thank you so much! With that video as help it took me 30 minutes for the repair itself. With no car repair experience.

[@seajays]

This was a great help - was able to replace this for my father-in-law saving him the cost of a garage repair! Cheers for taking the time to put it together.

[@AMSVauxhall]

seajays thanks very much buddy and I’m glad to have helped 😊 👨🏼‍🔧

[@joewilson1295]

Watched this video and today with a mate we replaced the faulty switch. I am by no means car savvy, but between us this took easily under an hour. Part was £23 and saved a fair bit in labour costs. All working fine. Thank you sir, for you are a lifesaver 👏👏

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment Joe! 😊 I’m glad the video helped you out. Always good to save the pennies and a bit of job satisfaction when you fix something yourself 👌🏻 Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@joannedavidson528]

This video is brilliant. Bought the part on ebay and then my husband fitted it using this video. Thank you so much, AMS Vauxhall.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Glad to have helped! And thanks for the comment ☺️👨🏼‍🔧 Andy

[@tim_tim_tim]

Same here Joanne, bought the part and watched the video - really pleased to fix such an annoying problem for about 20 quid :)

[@---H-E-L-I-X---]

Thankyou for this.. my boot has just developed this issue .. so ive ordered the part from Ebay Cheap as chips at £19.99 and thanks to this video i shouldn't have an issue fitting it.. thanks again..

[@AMSVauxhall]

No problem and thanks for the comment ☺️ let me know how you get on with it Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@simonedwards7565]

This video was a huge help! thanks. I fixed my Opel Mervia. It might have slightly different panel construction than the Vauxhall version. I had trouble getting the big inner panel off at first until I figured out you can unscrew the 2 "pegs" left and right of the window and then pry off the central bar/covering at the top of the window towards the hinge. From there is was much easier to pull of the coverings left/right of the window and then the whole big panel below.

[@danthomas8398]

Amazing tutorial. Managed to change the boot catch on my 11 plate meriva for parts only and 15 minutes of my time. Thank you!!! 😊👍👏👏

[@AMSVauxhall]

Brilliant! Glad the video helped buddy and thanks for the comment, much appreciated ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@combatking0]

Easy enough to follow. The car was easier to put back together than to take apart and it's all working now! Thank you for posting this helpful video.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment! Much appreciated 😊 glad you got it sorted 💪🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@jaketwc2845]

Thank you for posting this video. I ordered the part and made the fix with your instructions. It was so easy to do, and now we can finally open our boot again. Thank you again for taking the time to make this video.

[@AMSVauxhall]

I’m glad you got it fixed buddy 💪🏻 thank you for the comment, much appreciated 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@SloKobra]

Did this today on my opel in about an hour. Thanks for the vid, very helpful😁

[@AMSVauxhall]

Excellent! Glad you got it sorted buddy 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@romansucik5803]

Very helpful video, all you need to replace broken switch is there. I did my today, highly appreciate your work Andy. Thank you.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy 😊 I’m glad it helped you out Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@keno77]

Thanks for the video, it's explains the job very good, anyone can do that repair after seeing this. Just a small tip, put some soft cloth under the panel to avoid scratches 😌👍

[@chrismarsden3128]

With the help of this I just did this in 30 minutes, 2 tools (3 if you count the broken - plastic clip I used to take the panel off with) - many thanks

[@AMSVauxhall]

Excellent news Chris! 😁 glad you got it sorted and thanks for the comment, much appreciated 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@richardsmithson8004]

Thank you for your very informative and precise video, it has given me the confidence to go ahead .I have just fitted the boot lock switch and found your instructions invaluable saving a lot of money ! Thanks again keep up the good work Richard

[@AMSVauxhall]

richard smithson thanks Richard☺️glad to be of help Andy

[@robertbobbybee]

Excellent video, changed it in about a half-hour, thank you very much

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy ☺️ glad you got it sorted 💪🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@adrianmarsden9241]

Thank-you for this great video, absolute car dummy here and I managed to follow it easily!!!!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nice one Adrian! 😁 glad to have helped and thanks for the comment, much appreciated ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@paulwilkins9962]

Thanks for this great video - a real help. A bit fiddly at time but managed to do the whole job without breaking any clips.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nice one buddy! Glad you got it sorted and thanks very much for the comment, much appreciated 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@thomharris3215]

Thank you for this, Managed to sort it out with no bother thanks to your video.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Excellent news buddy! Glad it helped you out ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@BeardedOG]

Used his video to replace my boot switch loop. Thank you very much 👍🏼

[@AMSVauxhall]

Brilliant! Nice one buddy! 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@garryferr5104]

An excellent instructional video, all went well and as described. I even broke one fixing as you anticipated. Many thanks

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment Garry ☺️ I’m glad it helped you get your’s sorted 👌🏻 Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@peachy0014]

Did you buy another fixing? Braking plastic clips is kinda my go-to mistake.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@peachy0014 no the 2 outer clips and the 8mm bolts is more than enough to hold the panel in place but you can buy the clips from Vauxhall

[@peachy0014]

@@AMSVauxhall cheers

[@paulmarsh5659]

Amazing thank you so much. I've been puttng off taking my car in to get the boot fixed. Now i can do it myself for a fraction of the price

[@AMSVauxhall]

Awesome man! Glad to be of help! Let me know how you get on Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@miroslavkozarov8803]

Great video. Everything is shown and explained. Just change my tailgate button and it works fine.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Excellent news buddy! Thanks for the watching and commenting, much appreciated ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@Truthhurts230]

This was easy. Great explanation. Worked a treat. Many thanks.

[@arrowblue3909]

Thanks my man. Just repaired mine tailgate!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nice one man! Glad to have helped! Thanks for the comment too 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@MarkJones-rm9dr]

Thanks so much, this was so easy to follow and saved me having to fork out for a garage to do the replacement 👍

[@AMSVauxhall]

No bother buddy, glad you got it sorted and thanks for the comment, much appreciated ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@maciejswierzewski5683]

Perfect video showing every detail. Did that by myself yesterday . Thank you so much:)

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment! ☺️ glad you got yours repaired buddy 👌🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@maxinegordon1164]

Very helpful video, we did it right 1st time and super quick thanks to your help.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Excellent news! Glad to have helped 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@peachy0014]

Just done it. Doddle. Yes, I broke a clip, but there is another clip, plus 6 bolts holding it on. Brill. Thanks!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nice one! Glad you got it sorted 😁 yes, as you say, there is plenty to hold it in place even with a broken clip. 😁 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@peachy0014]

@@AMSVauxhall was a doddle. Just need to fathom a way of fixing my car now, lol. Mrs is stoked with her's though. Been a productive day

[@nickatkinson5076]

Very useful video, allowed me to find the right part which came in a couple of days, gonna have a go at it in a bit.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nick Atkinson thanks for the comment! And I’m glad to have helped 😁 let me know how you get on buddy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@nickatkinson5076]

All done, took about half hour, yeah broke one of the white clips but hey I did it, happy guy here, thanks for the video help.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nick Atkinson nice one Nick!🤙🏻

[@JIMMIX7]

Just watched this, Thank you, I thought you might have put a towel or soft material on the bench, to pretect the badge from scratches whilst on the bench. As you can see when you have finished and closed the tailgate, the badge was badly marked.

[@carolineskinnerart]

Thank you so much, this worked like a dream, and I wouldn't normally do anything like this!!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Caroline Skinner Art I’m glad it helped you 😁👨🏼‍🔧 Andy

[@Charlesmkv]

Thank you so much for this video, hopefully to fix my mums meriva soon. Parts ordered

[@AMSVauxhall]

Charlesmkv not a problem buddy 😁 let me know how you get on👨🏼‍🔧 Andy

[@peachy0014]

How much was the part?

[@jimgonnelly8181]

Thanks for video, got mine changed today.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nice one Jim! Glad the video helped and thanks for the comment ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@leventefalcsik4012]

If only i could see this video earlier. I would have saved 200$. Anyway thanks for the vid, good job well done!

[@gregorhughesjgh]

Great video, thanks. For reassembly; can you do this alone or would you recommend a second pair of hands -for holding the tailgate panel and screwing it back in? Cheers.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy 😊 it is very simple to do the whole job yourself. The clips hold it in place while to screw it back in. Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@akassassen8643]

Nice one M8 you just saved me a £110. Cost me £15.99 for the new switch.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Happy to help buddy 😁 thanks for the comment, much appreciated 🤗 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@dickyspoons]

Thank you for this video, replaced mine today, you made it very easy for me. Regards

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy and I’m glad to have helped 😁👨🏼‍🔧 Andy

[@rroldgit]

Thanks, replaced the one in a car today. The boot trim is pretty stubborn but once that is off (wear gloves to protect your fingers!), the video made it plain sailing.

[@Kevansjones]

Thank you. I'm going to attempt this over the weekend

[@AMSVauxhall]

Let me know how you get on buddy 😊

[@Kevansjones]

@AMS Vauxhall All done. I couldn't have done it without your video.. Struggled getting the inside panel back on at first. A work colleague asked me to help him with the same problem. Thanks again for the help.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@Kevansjones brilliant! Nice one buddy and thanks for the comment, much appreciated!😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@mazqarshi6911]

Absolutely calming

[@AMSVauxhall]

☺️ love that comment! Thanks very much Maz 👌🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@ghostsquadscotlandNetwork]

Thanks did this in 20 minutes with 2 people helping the back plastics panel in a pain to put back yourself better with 2 people my car goes through one of the switches every 2 years 😂😂 have back brakes to change now 😊

[@AMSVauxhall]

Nice one buddy! Rear brakes are straightforward enough to do to! Let me know how you get on 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@ghostsquadscotlandNetwork]

@@AMSVauxhall my car back brakes squeal after about 12 miles when I go round the corner, the squeal stops on the rear side i’ve bought a set of new pads and set of caliper sliders for both sides. Probably just need a good service. Change the oil and give the car a full service last week and refilled the air-conditioning which is a godsend in this weather

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@ghostsquadscotlandNetwork nice one! Always good to keep on top of them and of course everything costs money but you feel better when it’s sorted I think 😊

[@michel7339]

Great work I got this problem whit my Vauxhall cascada do you know the part number. Thank you. En keep op the good work

[@gjbeevs6302]

Awesome video. Saved me a lot of cash. Thanks mate.

[@AMSVauxhall]

PickPack aMix Vids glad to have helped buddy 😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@saw1132]

If it's just the switch would it not be possible to prise the switch out cut the wires, join new switch to the old wires and then pop the switch back in? I reckon it can be done and it would take just a few minutes.

[@peachy0014]

Seriously appreciated. Not sure I dare attempt... But need to

[@AMSVauxhall]

It is a very straight forward job buddy, you will surprise yourself. Let me know how you get on. Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@peachy0014]

@@AMSVauxhall just ordered the part, £13.99. I'm guaranteed to break the damned clips though

[@markjones7138]

Excellent video, Given me confidence do it myself instead of garage. Thanks.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Mark Jones thanks buddy 😊

[@stickyxbutxsweet]

Mark Jones did you end up doing it yourself ?

[@markjones7138]

@@stickyxbutxsweet yes it worked a treat 👌🏻

[@kolboch]

Thanks for the video, what a terrible design decisions though, I really would love to have a car that would be designed for longevity not customer money even when it wouldn't be so convenient.

[@arrowblue3909]

These merivas are headaches . You fix one issue and there is another. Fixed steering issue now there is tail gate problem and backdoor issues coming up. I have left the car in garage and bought ford c. Selling my meriva! takesalot of money and time to repair these modules every where in this car.

[@edvinasceilytka2547]

Only problem reassembling it back, the part with wauxhall logo is no longer tight and leaks water now when it rains... Did you had this problem?

[@AMSVauxhall]

No, I don’t know anyone that has had this problem. Did you break all the clips when removing it?

[@edvinasceilytka2547]

@@AMSVauxhall i broke one white clip. Probably that's the problem

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@edvinasceilytka2547 make sure it’s actually clipped in properly but yes replace the broken clips

[@justincase460]

Is it possible to re close the tailgate after you have opened it by climbing inside to release the catch. Before you replace the faulty switch?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Yes you can open and close as many times as you like from the inside 😁

[@justincase460]

@@AMSVauxhall Thanks for your quick response. I have ordered the part and will use your excellent video to complete the job.

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@justincase460 excellent! Let me know how you get on buddy 😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@gipehtgits]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for watching and commenting buddy 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@davidfrederickyelland9233]

Brilliant video - THANK YOU!!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Glad it helps buddy and thanks very much for the comment, much appreciated ☺️ Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@roysammons2445]

Good demo video apart from the fact that when the exterior panel was on the bench it was sliding all over the place and scratched the badge. Check 10 seconds in then again 8:29 and notice the scratch on the second 'L' in Vauxhall. Apart from that good video. So remember when placing the panel on the bench, put it on a towel or cloth so you don't scratch it.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Not much chance of scratching the plastic chrome against soft MDF but I see what you are on about and that was just a smudge of oil. I still maintain this car today and the badge is still in great condition but thanks for trying to find the negative in what is supposed to be a video to help you out👍🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@roysammons2445]

@@AMSVauxhall It wasn't meant to be a negative rather an helpful suggestion so no-one scratches their badge or paintwork. Imagine someone copying your very good video but not thinking and placing their panel on a rather less forgiving surface. I thought you might have taken my comments as a positive and a added extra to your video as you didn't mention it yourself. I watched your video because I needed to change the switch on my Meriva and I couldn't open the boot. So with that said your video was indeed very helpful and appreciated. (PS I did notice the 'oil smudge' on another video you did on the same car and that's why I commented ; )

[@mikelake2186]

Thanks for this! £26 for the part and half hour to fit, good as new :)

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment Mike😊 glad you got it sorted buddy 💪🏻 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@fijisick]

Thank You for your help! It has done well! :)

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy ☺️ glad you got it sorted 😁 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@wiesawslusarenka22]

Thanks to this video. Very useful video.

[@marcg2215]

This hugely helped me thank you

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thank for the comment buddy 😊 I’m glad it helped you out 🤙🏻 Andy 👨🏼‍🔧

[@davvers1032]

Hi mate what are the clips I need to order the ones you said you break when taking the but above the number plate off? Where can I get them?

[@AMSVauxhall]

You will be not get them from Vauxhall unless you can find the part number and then you may be able to source them on eBay. You could try Autovaux too Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@davvers1032]

Perfect all done without breaking a clip and boot now opens top man!!!!

[@AMSVauxhall]

@@davvers1032 excellent! Well done man! 👌🏻

[@scottcoleman232]

Cheers for this video helped me alot👍

[@AMSVauxhall]

Thanks for the comment buddy and I’m glad it helped you out 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@hayleyperry5394]

Would this work with the A model ?

[@MrScottKent]

Hi, do you know where I can buy the switch or have a part number?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Switch can be bought on eBay or Vauxhall and the part number is in the video. I show it before taking it out of the packet Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@andydawson2070]

Very helpful video thank you.

[@AMSVauxhall]

Andy Dawson thanks Andy and no worries buddy 😁👍🏻👨🏼‍🔧

[@lindseysmith7779]

I can't get mine to open from the outside or inside it's wedged stuck any help to get into it?

[@AMSVauxhall]

You will be able to get it open from the inside but you will need to push the tailgate open at the same time or have someone pull it from the outside as you release the catch inside Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@BentoCazador]

Hello... How do I know if it is the button o the lock that is not working? Thanks!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Douglas Bento hi buddy, if you push the button and it doesn’t click or you don’t hear the motor / lock working then it’s a sure thing that the button is at fault. However, if you want to go through the diagnosis procedure, first check all the fuses and then you can do a resistance test on the wiring to confirm there is no break in the wiring. Alternatively if you have access to diagnostic machines that can access the modules you can activate the switch which would confirm if it’s working or not. Andy

[@BentoCazador]

Thank you so much for your reply. I have found out that is the button... So, I've ordered it and I'm waiting for replace it! Take care!

[@archierobinson8445]

Cheers for that saved me mad time

[@AMSVauxhall]

No bother buddy! Glad you got it sorted and thanks for the comment 😊 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@whitegianlu]

Great vieo! Thanks a lot!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment ☺️ Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@rochibalboa3351]

Great job!

[@waynetyson3951]

Where is the fault in the loom? Can it be repaired or modified to work temporary?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Wayne Tyson it’s the micro switch within the button that breaks down. You can have a go at repairing it and let me know how you get on but they are £30 brand new.

[@waynetyson3951]

@@AMSVauxhall I fitted a new switch from eBay £6.80 and soldered it in. I don't think its a genuine Vauxhall part but it works and fits perfectly, and my parents are happy to use their boot again. Many thanks for the excellent video, it made the job easy 👍

[@AMSVauxhall]

Wayne Tyson excellent! Good work buddy!, glad to have helped 😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@dirkbruere]

The Meriva is the worst car I have ever owned, and this is the icing on the cake. WHY didn't they have a lock that could also be opened with a key? I'm not touching another Vauxhall

[@zaferyildirim5228]

Thank you so much.

[@nozzzajacko5461]

This is what’s wrong with mine I need my boot as I put my dads mobility scooter in what is the part called ?

[@AMSVauxhall]

Boot opening switch. The part number is in the video buddy 😁👨🏼‍🔧

[@geordiestig2807]

Thanks fella.

[@AMSVauxhall]

No bother buddy 😁 Andy👨🏼‍🔧

[@charliethebubbles]

Thank you sir!

[@AMSVauxhall]

Charles Welch not a bother buddy

[@keithdavies9645]

garage wanted £60 P0UNDS PLUS PARTS DONE IN 1/2 HOUR EASY MANY THANKS

[@AMSVauxhall]

Glad to help buddy! That’s a fair price for a garage to be fair. I’d be the same or £80 plus parts 👨🏼‍🔧

[@Infinitpossibilities]

Junk

[@AMSVauxhall]

Infinitpossibilities ?

[@Infinitpossibilities]

AMS Vauxhall poor design by Vauxhall. This should be able to be unlocked with a key if this Micky mouse switch fails; why make it electric with no fail safe - what’s the point? Practicality has gone out the window these days. Give me both or a more reliable mechanical key lock. It’s a cost cutter at the expense of reliability; junk.

[@stickyxbutxsweet]

This is exactly what’s wrong with my boot, do you reckon I’d be able to do this myself ? After watching this I’m tempted to give it a go.. can you give me a list of tools I’ll need ! And did it all go back on easy?

[@AMSVauxhall]

LostXInXChaos Give it a go buddy, you can’t break something that is already broken. Just take your time. The most awkward part is popping the rear panel off the centre clips. You will need a set of torx screwdrivers and an 8mm socket. Andy AMS Vauxhall

[@stickyxbutxsweet]

AMS Vauxhall just to give you an update,after watching this video I ordered the part off eBay and the tools, they came today and now have a boot that opens, I’m so chuffed I did it myself.. so being a single mum with a special needs child and it took me about half hour.. if I can do it anyone can 👍 thanks for this video !

[@AMSVauxhall]

LostXInXChaos Ah that’s brilliant! Glad it helped you 😁 that has made the video worth while doing 😊