Boot opening problems 2005 Avensis Saloon

[Masueuk]

Hi

 

Just today, my boot handle has not worked as normal, ie, it needs a bit of a jiggle to open, ie I can press one bit, nothing, slide along a wee bit, wiggle and it opens.  Is this a symptom of something serious?  ie should I try to get another boot lock and if so, where would you suggest I go.  I work as a Covid tester so the boot is opened and closed hundreds of times a week.  All ideas welcome.  I did spray WD40 at the bits I can see, not sure that achieved anything.

[m456an]

Mine is working, but it can come off as it is held by plastic bolts which can break. To take it off, you would have to use a lot of pressure at the handle and it will come out but also break the bolts 

There are a few useful links, I have given one if you google

Avensis boot trim,

 

there is one old one available on eBay for £25 for avensis 2007. But you will probably need a new one, as the second hand ones will probably have the plastic bolts broken. Maybe get an estimate from the dealer. 

 

Easy Solution, if you use the boot a lot. Is to use the back door seat instead. Just never push the seat all the way back so it locks. This is what I do. 

[Konrad C]

I suspect a connection has come undone or the cable in the hinge broken, due to the excess opening and closing of the boot. I assume the lock is electrically activated. I remember fixing a friends Fiat 500 tailgate handle, which notorious. That was a simple fix, due to the pivot bar on the handle moving out of position. 

Hope this is just as simple.

[Masueuk]

Got a new switch planning to try fitting it tomorrow...wish me luck 😊

[Masueuk]

Its in and working perfectly.  Feeling quite proud of myself, one day before my 63rd birthday 😀  It was a team effort with my other half who tends to be a bit hashy bashy but no screws lost and back on looking spiffy, more importantly a light brush by one finger and its Open Sesame 🥰