Boot latching problems

**BrettD** · 16-02-2010, 07:41 AM

I have seen this thread around the forum relating to other vehicles, but not so much drama with the Passat.

My B5.5 sedan latch, wont latch!

I had a dealer replace the switch, then he told me a day later after I opened it once and it wouldnt lock, I needed a new latch $400!!

It wont lock with the remote or key.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as what I should look for or some drawings?

**BrettD** · 18-02-2010, 09:26 AM

Thanks you've been very helpful

**Rocket36** · 18-02-2010, 09:53 AM

Well I don't know about anyone else, but it's unclear what you're looking for. Here's a drawing I found with a quick Google search:

It seems you've got a solution - i.e. get a new latch. Or as some people would say, when something breaks and can't be repaired, replace it.

What more are you after exactly from a bunch of people on a forum?

**gregozedobe** · 18-02-2010, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by BrettD

Thanks you've been very helpful

It is entirely possible not many people reading this thread have direct experience with boot latch problems on 2002 Passats.

This is the interweb, you paid nothing for the advice you get on here, so if you happen to get something useful every now and then look at that as a bonus

**BrettD** · 19-02-2010, 07:30 PM

Get over yourselves, I was bein sarcastic..

**R34** · 19-02-2010, 08:27 PM

Maybe sarcasm wasn't your best option if you wanted help

**Dr Block** · 19-02-2010, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by BrettD

Get over yourselves, I was bein sarcastic..

Been a tool for long?

**BrettD** · 19-02-2010, 09:27 PM

As I said in initial thread,

' I have seen this thread around the forum relating to other vehicles..'

So was simply asking question and was dissapointed no one could help me, as with other models there was some result.

A simple 'No never come across it' would have been fine.

Thanks again

**VW Convert** · 19-02-2010, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by BrettD

As I said in initial thread,

' I have seen this thread around the forum relating to other vehicles..'

So was simply asking question and was dissapointed no one could help me, as with other models there was some result.

A simple 'No never come across it' would have been fine.

Thanks again

Sorry for not responding earlier BrettD, have only just seen this thread for the first time.

No, never come across it.

Cheers

George