Dude, I can't stress this enough. Your tutorial was perfect. I had the my latch fail right as I was supposed to be a vendor at a farmers market and festival this weekend. Your video is near perfect, and super helpful. The only thing missing is the size needed for the triple square, which I was able to find in the comments. Seriously, thank you! I can rest easy knowing I can actually use my hatch this coming weekend.
Fantastic tutorial, thanks. One note for me was that the 8mm triple square in the set I bought from O'Reilly didn't fit, 8mm was too big and 6mm was too small. I'm not sure where I would find a 7.4mm triple square. I found a Torx bit that fit well enough and was careful not to strip the bolts. The best tip in this video is that you don't need to fully remove the trim panel. The whole repair took under 10 mins.
@@MartinMeise I knew someone would ask that, unfortunately I didn't note it down, and my daughter has taken her back to college so I can't check. Sorry. The Torx fit well and didn't feel like it was going to slip and wreck the head of the bolt. I was careful how I applied pressure just in case.
Received this today in the mail and installed it in less than 5 minutes. Part cost 24.93 on ebay; dealer wanted 240.00 for the part and 594.00 installed. Thanks a lot; you saved me hundreds and lots of headache.
Thank you!! I just replaced mine and it works! I haven't seen this mentioned, but in my case, the rear wiper didn't work either but works now with the new latch in place. 2011 Sportwagen
OMG, you saved me a lot of hassle. Thanks, Danke schon, Merci, Domo Arigato! I suck at car repairs, but I was able to do this in under a half of an hour. Aligning the clips during reassembly took most of the time and mostly because I didn't have good lighting in the garage. Trying to hold a flashlight and align the movable tailgate was a challenge. Definitely buy the right bit M8 bit. I thought it would be super tight, but the socket wrench moved it without much effort. This was a rare youtube instructional that was actually reflective of the amount of effort required. 2012 VW Jetta Sportswagen TDI 188k miles
Outstanding Video and instruction!! I can confirm that a T40 worked perfect instead of the harder to find triple square wrench. Took 30mins and about $30. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much! Worked like a charm! Super helpful video! This saved me waiting 4 weeks for an VW garage appointment. A wrench is required to get the latch bolts off! There are 4 screws to undo for a E-Golf btw. Two screws are under the hazard warning triangle storage flap.
Great video that helped me fix the same problem on my 2012 Touran. Thank you! I successfully used a T40 sized Torx bit to extract and replace the square splined bolts. Other thing to note is to watch out for trim clips getting stuck in the tailgate rather than staying on the boot trim when you unscrew that and pull it away. fine nosed pliers helped get the metal clip back out.
Thanks so much for the video. Prior watching your video I called a VW dealership and they told me that they will need to do a diagnose which cost $139 Canadian dollars. Then + Part + Labor. After watching the video I ordered a new one from Amazon got it the next day. Took me 25 minutes to replace it. It only cost $42 Canadian dollars. You saved me lots of money! Thanks again for sharing!
That's very nice to hear. If you want to support the channel with some of the saved money: IBAN: DE60100110012623062258 or Paypal: @martinmeise Otherwise I hope you have to enjoyed watching the videos and your new lock works well.
ude, I can't stress this enough. Your tutorial was perfect. I had the my latch fail right as I was supposed to be a vendor at a farmers market and festival this weekend. Your video is near perfect, and super helpful. The only thing missing is the size needed for the triple square, which I was able to find in the comments. Seriously, thank you! I can rest easy knowing I can actually use my hatch this coming weekend.
Great video thank you. I have just replaced mine after watching your video. Worth noting I managed to gently pull the trim away to get to the retaining bolts. The catch on the electrical connection is the hardest part. Thank you again
Vielen Dank fuer das aufklaerende Video. Ich fahre einen 2009 VWJetta Sports Wagon (lebe in Texas) und habe schon seit sehr langer Zeit Probleme mit dem Schloss. Im laufe der Jahre wurde mein Erspartes immer weniger da mein Auto oefter mal in die Wekstatt musste....und wer in den USA ein Deutsches Auto faehrt muss da tiefer in die Tasche greifen. Dank ihres ausfuehrlichen Videos traue ich es mir zu das Schloss selbst aus zu wechseln. Manuela Wells
Thanks very much for the video, worked perfectly on an MK6! Tip: if the power connection for the lock you want to replace is awkward to get your hands around, as was the case for me, just use a screwdriver to unhook the sticky out (nose) bit & it comes out much easier!
Thanks! Worked great for 2013 Sportswagon. I used a metric allen wrench in place of the triple square. I was very careful and made sure the bolt was turning and not stripping. I have ordered a triple square to really tighten the new lock into place. A set is pretty inexpensive on Amazon.
Nice video dude. My boot wouldn't close one Saturday evening, ordered a new lock from Amazon prime for £20, fitted in 10-15 minutes the next day. Golf estate 57 plate. I found a t40 bit will undo the bolts. 😁
Thank you, i have the same problèm with my car Golfplus 2012, tailgate lock doesnt open by remote and make a sound like yours Your video helped me undrestand the problèm 🙏🌹
Mein Freund,ich bin sehr dankbar,Great Video,very important the difference of Triple Square/XZN bolts for anyone trying to complete this task.Some torx bits look similar but confirming the correct bolt type is key.
I'm having problems right now with my Passat's trunk. When I open the doors with the key, the trunk also tries to open slightly then immediately closes. Also randomly when I open a door by hand, the hatch reacts by trying to open and closes immediately. The hatch button opens the hatch usually normally - but sometimes only halfway. You replaced the hatch lock in this video, but in the test part you seem to push it up by hand when you press the button? Does the lift motor work for you or not - or does that Golf even have the self opening motor?
good video after looking at your video, i can see how to get the cover , i pust the open button some times it will open then it wont what would that be, thanks.
Good video but to make it better you could state exactly what the part is you had to order, as I can't find it online anywhere?! Can you let me know what it is as I have the exact problem you had. Many thanks. David
Hello and many thanks for the video. I understand the T15 and the M8 wrench key should be the same for a 09 Scirocco. Are there any suggestions for a amazon/ebay link for the wrench key in Belgium? I cannot find it anywhere..
Excellent tutorial, wish I'd came here before attempting! I have stripped the bolts on the lock, don't suppose you know the size of the screws I need to buy?
Thanks for the video. I have a Skoda Yeti. Glad you mentioned the T 40 socket. I had one from the days where I used to unbolt seats. Do you have to disconnect the battery? Cheers
@@MartinMeise thanks, I already pulled it apart without disconnecting the battery. Just waiting on the part. I put a couple of strips of tape on the bottom of the boot lid. A tip, if you don't disconnect the plug off the latch and drive, the interior lights will stay lit while driving, and the dash info will show the diagram warning of the open hatch. You will not be able to see any info like, distance travelled, or kilometres travelled. Cheers
I was wondering if it is the same process for a 2007 vw rabbit?? My trunk does not open from the outside but will open if you manually press the latch open from inside 😅😅😅
Sorry, I don't quite understand your issue. Do you mean unlock electrical via remote or mechanical via the key? What do you mean by "the bottom doesn't seem to activate the locking mechanism"?
Hello. Thanks 4 a great video. I did the same ting and the door closed well. Butt the indikator warning that the door is open (its closed). Do you now why ?
Any recommendation for if the screws attaching the tailgate lock to the door are stripped? I have the tool, but whoever was the previous owner must have stripped them.
Take an angle grinder and grinder a slot in it. You can then unscrew this with a slotted screwdriver. Alternatively, the screw could also be drilled out
Hey I have an 09 sportwagen and the hatch button does nothing. It wont open at all anymore. Is this a common symptom of a broken latch as well? Should I buy a whole new latch. Problem used to be intermittent, but it's completely broken now. Just confused by the fact I don't even have a grinding noise.
@@bubbaskywalker3129 Hi, for me, when my problem got bad it was because everything was so gunked up inside I wouldn't get a noise because nothing would really move...
Hello, I have a VW Polo 2017 model. What website you ordered your tailgate lock? I want to order online and deliver here in the Philippines. Thank you guys.
I orded it from over ebay from a local (german) supplier. However I think you can also order it from any other vendor like aliexpress, banggood or any other local supplier.
Does the lock makes any noise if you press the open button? If no it is likely a power, cable or connection issue. If yes please describe in detail what was the issue before replacing the lock. What is the situation afterwards. Maybe make a video of your issue.
Hi Shayne. 2008 S Rabbit owner here. My latch would not close, and I bought a replacement (not OEM) off ebay, and then OEM item # off VW website. parts.scottvw.com/p/Volkswagen_2008_Rabbit-S-Hatchback-25L-5-cylinder-MT/Lock-Latch/54005465/1K6827505F9B9.html The latch installs easily and works beautifully. BUT... my light is still on, just like you! Here are my suggestions... I have not figured this out yet... please take the latch in your hand, and "close" it with your finger, until it clicks. You can do this without it being plugged in, and you can just flick the little lever to re-open it. Again, this works great. BUT... now when it is closed... please push it ANOTHER half inch... it will find ANOTHER catch point. If you do this when the thing is wired up, then the tailgate light will go out! BUT (double BUT) I tried a ton of things on my Rabbit and I cannot get the door to close far enough to get that second "push." So, even though the liftgate closes and holds nicely, the car does not detect it as "closed." Please note, that on the older models (like my Rabbit), when you press the latch there is ONLY one "catch" and no need for the second "push." So I get the feeling this is a slightly mis-labelled part. What I am going to try next is to buy a new latch bar: parts.scottvw.com/p/Volkswagen_2008_Rabbit-S-Hatchback-25L-5-cylinder-MT/Striker-PLATE/48120449/1T0827517A.html the latch bar in this picture looks a LITTLE different from the one on my car. So I am guessing that if I install the new latch bar with the new latch, then I will get that second "push." Or... I can just maybe replace the cylinder in my latch bar with something more elliptical. Thanks for reading so long... now some GOOD NEWS. In frustration I started messing around with my old latch. Again, in your hand, pull the release lever. Then try to close the latch... it won't. BUT... if you look on the back you will see a little black plastic piece which looks "stuck." If you poke it with finger, it will move and the latch will be closed. Do this a few times, maybe put some wD40 on it... then try and wipe as much of the rust and corrosion crap out of there as you can... your old latch might work again! Please respond back if you want pix or anything. I hope this is slightly helpful. And Martin, thank you for the video!
ok update. You can actually take the latch apart. If you can get into it... you will see two small metal strips that press two switches. If the top switch is pressed, the latch light (in the rear of the car) is on. If the bottom switch is pressed, the indicator on the dash (the problem we both have) is on. Now, if you flatten out the metal bar that is over the bottom switch, you can re-assemble the latch, and the indicator light on the dash is FIXED! BUT... this means that the indicator light on the dash will never go on! So, I am working on making a nice bridge between the two metal strips... stay tuned.
@@etrtomryan hiya, unfortunately I got caught up with work and was not able to mess with the metal strips. My new latch works great, and it is smooth, but my hatch never registers as open. This, to me, is preferable to the hatch always registering as open because there is no way to disable that!! When it gets a little warmer I may mess with this again. Very sorry I could not get you a good update yet...
Hi thanks for the video, it has really helped. Unfortunately one of my screws has rounded on the tailgate latch mount so I need to replace it. Do you know what these are called as I can't find them online?
@@MartinMeise No. No sound. It just doesn't release. I have to keep fiddling with it, then it finally does. Maybe a few tries. Thanks for the quick response.
@@blackcountrycycleman7942 I didn't do the repair yet. Looks like you have to take the tailgate apart. I'll prob replace the switch and see what happens.
ha ha. misleading title. its not a repair its a replacement procedure. well done though and well explained. but its only good if you're lucky to already have a brand new or refurbished lock in your hand when the lock fails. would be useful if you could repair it yourself, at least temporary until new arrives in mail. part nr. 1K6827505C
Most often, a small plastic gear breaks in the gearbox of the look. A repair without new parts is therefore not possible. However, there is an emergency release that can be operated mechanically from the inside. However, since the other parts of the gearbox and the motor only have a limited service life, it is not economical to just replace the plastic gear wheel. But feel free to do so. The parts are available on ebay and let us know your experiences.
best part was not having to remove whole trim which i've seen in other places. This saves time! Thanks!
Dude, I can't stress this enough. Your tutorial was perfect. I had the my latch fail right as I was supposed to be a vendor at a farmers market and festival this weekend. Your video is near perfect, and super helpful. The only thing missing is the size needed for the triple square, which I was able to find in the comments. Seriously, thank you! I can rest easy knowing I can actually use my hatch this coming weekend.
Good to hear that my video was helpful. 👍 The size of the triple square wrench (8) is also in the video description.
Fantastic tutorial, thanks. One note for me was that the 8mm triple square in the set I bought from O'Reilly didn't fit, 8mm was too big and 6mm was too small. I'm not sure where I would find a 7.4mm triple square. I found a Torx bit that fit well enough and was careful not to strip the bolts. The best tip in this video is that you don't need to fully remove the trim panel. The whole repair took under 10 mins.
Which Torx size have you used?
@@MartinMeise I knew someone would ask that, unfortunately I didn't note it down, and my daughter has taken her back to college so I can't check. Sorry. The Torx fit well and didn't feel like it was going to slip and wreck the head of the bolt. I was careful how I applied pressure just in case.
That’s too bad. I used a triple square set made by Capri and my M8 bit worked perfectly.
8mm triple square worked for me in mk5 golf
Received this today in the mail and installed it in less than 5 minutes.
Part cost 24.93 on ebay; dealer wanted 240.00 for the part and 594.00 installed.
Thanks a lot; you saved me hundreds and lots of headache.
Your Welcome. If you want to support the channel: Paypal: @martinmeise
Thank you!! I just replaced mine and it works! I haven't seen this mentioned, but in my case, the rear wiper didn't work either but works now with the new latch in place. 2011 Sportwagen
OMG, you saved me a lot of hassle. Thanks, Danke schon, Merci, Domo Arigato!
I suck at car repairs, but I was able to do this in under a half of an hour.
Aligning the clips during reassembly took most of the time and mostly because I didn't have good lighting in the garage. Trying to hold a flashlight and align the movable tailgate was a challenge.
Definitely buy the right bit M8 bit. I thought it would be super tight, but the socket wrench moved it without much effort.
This was a rare youtube instructional that was actually reflective of the amount of effort required.
2012 VW Jetta Sportswagen TDI 188k miles
Glad to hear. Thank you very much.
Outstanding Video and instruction!!
I can confirm that a T40 worked perfect instead of the harder to find triple square wrench.
Took 30mins and about $30.
Thanks!!!
Thank you so much! Worked like a charm! Super helpful video! This saved me waiting 4 weeks for an VW garage appointment.
A wrench is required to get the latch bolts off!
There are 4 screws to undo for a E-Golf btw. Two screws are under the hazard warning triangle storage flap.
Great video that helped me fix the same problem on my 2012 Touran. Thank you! I successfully used a T40 sized Torx bit to extract and replace the square splined bolts. Other thing to note is to watch out for trim clips getting stuck in the tailgate rather than staying on the boot trim when you unscrew that and pull it away. fine nosed pliers helped get the metal clip back out.
Great hint with the Torx T40 and the clips. Thanks.
I just replaced the boot catch for my MK6 Golf with your step by step instructions. Thank you so much.
What mm was ur triple square tool ?
Thanks so much for the video. Prior watching your video I called a VW dealership and they told me that they will need to do a diagnose which cost $139 Canadian dollars. Then + Part + Labor. After watching the video I ordered a new one from Amazon got it the next day. Took me 25 minutes to replace it. It only cost $42 Canadian dollars. You saved me lots of money! Thanks again for sharing!
That's very nice to hear. If you want to support the channel with some of the saved money: IBAN: DE60100110012623062258 or Paypal: @martinmeise
Otherwise I hope you have to enjoyed watching the videos and your new lock works well.
ude, I can't stress this enough. Your tutorial was perfect. I had the my latch fail right as I was supposed to be a vendor at a farmers market and festival this weekend. Your video is near perfect, and super helpful. The only thing missing is the size needed for the triple square, which I was able to find in the comments. Seriously, thank you! I can rest easy knowing I can actually use my hatch this coming weekend.
Great video thank you. I have just replaced mine after watching your video. Worth noting I managed to gently pull the trim away to get to the retaining bolts. The catch on the electrical connection is the hardest part. Thank you again
Thanks for the video. Worked a treat for my Mk6 Golf GTi. The triple square wrench is called a spline socket in Australia. Size M8.
Took me 10 mins with the help of this video
Vielen Dank fuer das aufklaerende Video. Ich fahre einen 2009 VWJetta Sports Wagon (lebe in Texas) und habe schon seit sehr langer Zeit Probleme mit dem Schloss. Im laufe der Jahre wurde mein Erspartes immer weniger da mein Auto oefter mal in die Wekstatt musste....und wer in den USA ein Deutsches Auto faehrt muss da tiefer in die Tasche greifen. Dank ihres ausfuehrlichen Videos traue ich es mir zu das Schloss selbst aus zu wechseln.
Manuela Wells
Tailgate lock broke on my golf mark5 today. Thanks for the video, I would get the new one and replace it. Thanks mate.Its a gr8 video.
Thanks very much for the video, worked perfectly on an MK6! Tip: if the power connection for the lock you want to replace is awkward to get your hands around, as was the case for me, just use a screwdriver to unhook the sticky out (nose) bit & it comes out much easier!
Thanks! Worked great for 2013 Sportswagon. I used a metric allen wrench in place of the triple square. I was very careful and made sure the bolt was turning and not stripping. I have ordered a triple square to really tighten the new lock into place. A set is pretty inexpensive on Amazon.
Where did you buy the latch? I have a 2013 sportwagen as well. I don't know which one fits my car.
@@rrthomas86 I think I went to the dealer. I have one right up the street.
Great video, very informative. I ordered part for VW Golf and next day repaired it. Works a dream. Thank you. Good luck for future videos.
Good to hear 👍
Just used your video to fix my locking problem
Thank you for your clear helpful advice, much appreciated
Thank you from Virginia in the USA. Made job easy👍👍👍👍
Nice video dude. My boot wouldn't close one Saturday evening, ordered a new lock from Amazon prime for £20, fitted in 10-15 minutes the next day. Golf estate 57 plate. I found a t40 bit will undo the bolts. 😁
Thank you, i have the same problèm with my car Golfplus 2012, tailgate lock doesnt open by remote and make a sound like yours
Your video helped me undrestand the problèm 🙏🌹
Thank you again, this video gave me the right hints and confidence to try to fix my VW Touran ... it worked and saved so much time and money 👍
Thanks for this 👏
Mein Freund,ich bin sehr dankbar,Great Video,very important the difference of Triple Square/XZN bolts for anyone trying to complete this task.Some torx bits look similar but confirming the correct bolt type is key.
I'm having problems right now with my Passat's trunk. When I open the doors with the key, the trunk also tries to open slightly then immediately closes. Also randomly when I open a door by hand, the hatch reacts by trying to open and closes immediately. The hatch button opens the hatch usually normally - but sometimes only halfway. You replaced the hatch lock in this video, but in the test part you seem to push it up by hand when you press the button? Does the lift motor work for you or not - or does that Golf even have the self opening motor?
Hi . I have replaced the lock but no matter how I adjust its position I have to slam the boot to close. Is there anything else easy to adjust?
Hi, you have no rust around your number plate lights! I have a 2009 silver one. Cars made in mexico
Thank you for the walkthrough
Thanks. I had exactly the same problem. This video was very helpful
worked for my passat b6 thanks a lot dude!
Well done. Just replaced mine. Super helpful.
Thanks a lot I have resolved my problem with a VW POLO thanks Bro
Hi George i have the same problem on a ww polo 2013,is yours is pre or post 2012?
Thanks in advance
@@marcomorelli8688 it's 2012 model
@@vargelisgeorge5384 thanks for your reply
Hello, my Seat Ibiza 2010 has the same problem. I can not close the boot! I am guessing its the same repairs as the Vw? Thanks
Hi Emily, should be very simular or the same.
I wish all CZcams videos were like this.
Great tutorial my friend. Thank you so much! 😎👍
Thank you for this great tutorial 👍👍
good video after looking at your video, i can see how to get the cover , i pust the open button some times it will open then it wont what would that be, thanks.
Thank you vary much my friend (you helped me a lot, all the way from South Africa 😄👌🏻)
Hi. I'm also from SA. For what car did you need to replace. I have a VW Scirocco. Where did you find the replacement part? Baie dankie!
Good video but to make it better you could state exactly what the part is you had to order, as I can't find it online anywhere?! Can you let me know what it is as I have the exact problem you had. Many thanks.
David
I would use something like this: amzn.to/3OHXBr6
Hello and many thanks for the video. I understand the T15 and the M8 wrench key should be the same for a 09 Scirocco. Are there any suggestions for a amazon/ebay link for the wrench key in Belgium? I cannot find it anywhere..
Thanks for the video, I had the exakt same problem!👍👍
Excellent tutorial, wish I'd came here before attempting! I have stripped the bolts on the lock, don't suppose you know the size of the screws I need to buy?
Should be a metric screw. I don't know, but I would try M8 or M10.
Thanks for the video. I have a Skoda Yeti. Glad you mentioned the T 40 socket. I had one from the days where I used to unbolt seats. Do you have to disconnect the battery? Cheers
No, disconnecting the battery is not necessary.
@@MartinMeise thanks, I already pulled it apart without disconnecting the battery. Just waiting on the part. I put a couple of strips of tape on the bottom of the boot lid. A tip, if you don't disconnect the plug off the latch and drive, the interior lights will stay lit while driving, and the dash info will show the diagram warning of the open hatch. You will not be able to see any info like, distance travelled, or kilometres travelled. Cheers
Thanks for the information. You can press okay on the right leaver and that warning message will disappear.
Hi Martin I have a 2001 passat variant and the switch from the drivers door is not opening the boot could it be the same problem the latch?
I was wondering if it is the same process for a 2007 vw rabbit?? My trunk does not open from the outside but will open if you manually press the latch open from inside 😅😅😅
Very helpful video. OK for the Torx size. But what is the size of the tool used to disassemble the lock please?
To unscrew the screws of the tail lock you need a triple square wrench size 8. (~7.4 mm Ø). Someone said that he had used a Torx T40.
I can get the lock go lock if I push it in and it unlocks with the key, but the bottom doesn't seem to activate the locking mechanism
Sorry, I don't quite understand your issue. Do you mean unlock electrical via remote or mechanical via the key? What do you mean by "the bottom doesn't seem to activate the locking mechanism"?
Argh, I don't have that specialist wrench!
Thanks ,I’ve just replaced the lock.....however the boot still won’t open by using the handle!.??
Does the Lock makes noises when you press the opening handle?
If not, I would assume that you have a broken cable.
My car is volfwagen golf2007.The back door can’t open. Is it same problem?
I have a 2013 sportwagen. How do I find out what model it is?
Hello. Thanks 4 a great video. I did the same ting and the door closed well. Butt the indikator warning that the door is open (its closed). Do you now why ?
Hello Olof please see my response to shayne pooley above, it may help you?
Thank you
is the tools name triple square wrench same as triple square spline is the same? coz im still looking for the tools to open it,..
Hello Hadi Santoso......what tool did you end up using??
Manuela Wells in ebay is called 12 point triple square splined bit socket kit.
Thanks very much
T 15 screw? What keys do I need?
You need a Torx T15
@@MartinMeise thank you
this is not a repair, its replacement
i know it's a old video but what if our lock works but only sometines
Maybe a brocken cable. Check the cable for cracks. Especially in there area of the flex hoses next to the hinges.
Any recommendation for if the screws attaching the tailgate lock to the door are stripped? I have the tool, but whoever was the previous owner must have stripped them.
Take an angle grinder and grinder a slot in it. You can then unscrew this with a slotted screwdriver.
Alternatively, the screw could also be drilled out
@@MartinMeise Thanks, Hoping an angle grinder will fit in this tight spot. Otherwise I will look to drill it out.
Hey I have an 09 sportwagen and the hatch button does nothing. It wont open at all anymore. Is this a common symptom of a broken latch as well? Should I buy a whole new latch. Problem used to be intermittent, but it's completely broken now. Just confused by the fact I don't even have a grinding noise.
Could also be a wiring issue. Does the emergency opener on the inside work?
@@MartinMeise Yes it does.
@@bubbaskywalker3129 Hi, for me, when my problem got bad it was because everything was so gunked up inside I wouldn't get a noise because nothing would really move...
Danke!
Hello, I have a VW Polo 2017 model.
What website you ordered your tailgate lock? I want to order online and deliver here in the Philippines. Thank you guys.
I orded it from over ebay from a local (german) supplier. However I think you can also order it from any other vendor like aliexpress, banggood or any other local supplier.
Hi,
My tailgate open light is still on after doing everything you said. Please help
Does the lock makes any noise if you press the open button? If no it is likely a power, cable or connection issue.
If yes please describe in detail what was the issue before replacing the lock. What is the situation afterwards. Maybe make a video of your issue.
Hi Shayne. 2008 S Rabbit owner here. My latch would not close, and I bought a replacement (not OEM) off ebay, and then OEM item # off VW website.
parts.scottvw.com/p/Volkswagen_2008_Rabbit-S-Hatchback-25L-5-cylinder-MT/Lock-Latch/54005465/1K6827505F9B9.html
The latch installs easily and works beautifully. BUT... my light is still on, just like you!
Here are my suggestions... I have not figured this out yet... please take the latch in your hand, and "close" it with your finger, until it clicks. You can do this without it being plugged in, and you can just flick the little lever to re-open it. Again, this works great.
BUT... now when it is closed... please push it ANOTHER half inch... it will find ANOTHER catch point. If you do this when the thing is wired up, then the tailgate light will go out!
BUT (double BUT) I tried a ton of things on my Rabbit and I cannot get the door to close far enough to get that second "push." So, even though the liftgate closes and holds nicely, the car does not detect it as "closed."
Please note, that on the older models (like my Rabbit), when you press the latch there is ONLY one "catch" and no need for the second "push." So I get the feeling this is a slightly mis-labelled part.
What I am going to try next is to buy a new latch bar: parts.scottvw.com/p/Volkswagen_2008_Rabbit-S-Hatchback-25L-5-cylinder-MT/Striker-PLATE/48120449/1T0827517A.html
the latch bar in this picture looks a LITTLE different from the one on my car. So I am guessing that if I install the new latch bar with the new latch, then I will get that second "push." Or... I can just maybe replace the cylinder in my latch bar with something more elliptical.
Thanks for reading so long... now some GOOD NEWS.
In frustration I started messing around with my old latch. Again, in your hand, pull the release lever. Then try to close the latch... it won't. BUT... if you look on the back you will see a little black plastic piece which looks "stuck." If you poke it with finger, it will move and the latch will be closed. Do this a few times, maybe put some wD40 on it... then try and wipe as much of the rust and corrosion crap out of there as you can... your old latch might work again!
Please respond back if you want pix or anything. I hope this is slightly helpful. And Martin, thank you for the video!
ok update. You can actually take the latch apart. If you can get into it... you will see two small metal strips that press two switches. If the top switch is pressed, the latch light (in the rear of the car) is on. If the bottom switch is pressed, the indicator on the dash (the problem we both have) is on. Now, if you flatten out the metal bar that is over the bottom switch, you can re-assemble the latch, and the indicator light on the dash is FIXED!
BUT... this means that the indicator light on the dash will never go on!
So, I am working on making a nice bridge between the two metal strips... stay tuned.
@@splatbubble same problem with me today. any update?
@@etrtomryan hiya, unfortunately I got caught up with work and was not able to mess with the metal strips. My new latch works great, and it is smooth, but my hatch never registers as open. This, to me, is preferable to the hatch always registering as open because there is no way to disable that!!
When it gets a little warmer I may mess with this again. Very sorry I could not get you a good update yet...
What if the light in boot on estate does not work and the boot does not show in dash board what could it be
Peter hello please see my response to shayne pooley above... there are little switches inside the latch system that you can get at.
Thanks alott
Hi thanks for the video, it has really helped. Unfortunately one of my screws has rounded on the tailgate latch mount so I need to replace it. Do you know what these are called as I can't find them online?
You can just use any screw with a fitting thread and length. I think it is M8 (metric).
The head doesn't really matter.
Did you ever figure out what kind of screw it is?
@@Jessie-vu8ns I think M8.
@@MartinMeise I'm looking for the same screw shown in the video. It's got a flat head. "M8" screw isn't bringing it up on Google.
This isn't repairing it, it's replacing it
Replacing the part is only part of the repair. Repair in this case means: diagnosis, disassembly, replacement, assembly and testing.
Thank you, Martin.
The Lock works, but it takes many tries on the opening switch -- Same repair?
Maybe. Could also be a broken cable. Does it sound the same as in the video?
@@MartinMeise No. No sound. It just doesn't release. I have to keep fiddling with it, then it finally does. Maybe a few tries. Thanks for the quick response.
@@gaetanpappalardo3892 Sound more like a broken cable or a defective switch.
@@gaetanpappalardo3892 i have the same issue on mine as you pal 👀 did you get it sorted in the end?
@@blackcountrycycleman7942 I didn't do the repair yet. Looks like you have to take the tailgate apart. I'll prob replace the switch and see what happens.
Dose this lock works for golf 6 2010? Answer please
As far as I know, yes.
Was that T40 size head you used to undo the bolts?
No, it's not a torx. To unscrew the screws of the tail lock you need a triple square wrench size 8. (~7.4 mm Ø)
Does this tailgate locker works for any golf state?
As far as I know this lock is used in Golf 6 and many different Models of VW, Audi, Scoda, Seat and so on.
Great
Torx 15 or Torx 20 I thought...
Hi- what size is the triple square wrench screws - thx
To unscrew the screws of the tail lock you need a triple square wrench size 8. (~7.4 mm Ø)
@@MartinMeise thx 🙏🏼
What size is the triple square metric wrench for the screws?
Size 8. (~7.4 mm Ø)
@@MartinMeise thanks a lot Martin!
What's the size of the triple square wrench??
To unscrew the screws of the tail lock you need a triple square wrench size 8. (~7.4 mm Ø)
for me, this failed in 06/2020, 09/2021 and now in 11/2023
It is sadly not very reliable
What size triple square?..
To unscrew the screws of the tail lock you need a triple square wrench size 8. (~7.4 mm Ø)
@@MartinMeise legend!
Deutsch kalitat, what a joke 😅
This NOT repair. Its replacement.
ha ha. misleading title. its not a repair its a replacement procedure.
well done though and well explained.
but its only good if you're lucky to already have a brand new or refurbished lock in your hand when the lock fails. would be useful if you could repair it yourself, at least temporary until new arrives in mail.
part nr. 1K6827505C
Most often, a small plastic gear breaks in the gearbox of the look. A repair without new parts is therefore not possible. However, there is an emergency release that can be operated mechanically from the inside. However, since the other parts of the gearbox and the motor only have a limited service life, it is not economical to just replace the plastic gear wheel. But feel free to do so. The parts are available on ebay and let us know your experiences.