Over the weekend, I went to open the boot on my Orlando, only to find that it wouldn't open.
Booked it in to the Chevrolet dealer in Derby today, and they've just called to say that the micro-switch inside the boot-handle has failed and they've had to order a new one.
Fortunately, I was able to get everything out of the car via the back doors/seats, including the dog cage (and dog!)
This has just happened to me. Switch completely failed. Changed the fuse just in case but nothing changed.
AAndyjones_98did you get yours fixed yet? Mine is just out of warranty so very annoyed. Anyone know how much this will cost me?
I've managed to open the boot manually from the inside but I have to crawl from the middle row back. Will enquire by phone tomorrow. The car was out of warranty this July!
Right. The switched is fixed for now. I removed the boot interior plastics. It's all held on with plastic popper type clips. Once all this was removed the whole chrome boot switch/number plate light section was removed. It is held on with four nuts. Be careful removing this so as not to stretch the wiring. The switch itself was too hard to open and was scared of breaking it but could prize one side open enough to give it a few good squirts of wd40. The switch worked so all was reassembled. It's great to have the boot functional again. I also found a new switch on eBay which looks identical and it's for a vauxhall insignia and at only £7.20 I am going to order one now to have in hand should the switch go again.
The quick fix on the boot switch using wd40 only lasted for a day and a half. I have now fitted the vauxhall insignia boot switch I bought off ebay for £7.20. It is identical. It was an easy fit. Just crimped the wires together and tested it before reassembling the interior plastics. So pleased that I saved such a lot of money not to mention the whole day that the garage would have kept my car to do the same job that took half an hour! I've put a link below for the boot switch. Hope this helps anyone else who may want to avoid the garage prices. vauxhall Insignia boot switch Edited by: Taffy222
I know this is old but in case it happens again, it's fairly easy to open the tailgate from inside the car, as long as you're agile.
Crawl into the rear and remove the round plastic plug at the bottom of the tailgate. Use a very large bladed screwdriver through the hole to operate the lock mechanically by gently turning. Voila!
My problem now is that I need to find a new switch as the main agent wants to charge ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY TWO BLOODY QUID for a poxy switch!!!!!!!!
BTW It's NOT a microswitch. It's a simple rubber moulding with contacts mounted inside it, which is fixed to a metal plate which holds it in place with 4 screws.
I know this is old but in case it happens again, it's fairly easy to open the tailgate from inside the car, as long as you're agile.
Crawl into the rear and remove the round plastic plug at the bottom of the tailgate. Use a very large bladed screwdriver through the hole to operate the lock mechanically by gently turning. Voila!
My problem now is that I need to find a new switch as the main agent wants to charge ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY TWO BLOODY QUID for a poxy switch!!!!!!!!
BTW It's NOT a microswitch. It's a simple rubber moulding with contacts mounted inside it, which is fixed to a metal plate which holds it in place with 4 screws.
Get yourself a sealed push button switch from Ebay for $12 dollars cut the two black wires to that over priced switch and replace with the $12 dollar switch. you might have to adjust the mounting bracket.
Thanks for the link. I'll order one now and save myself £172 to have one fitted by Frosts in Shorham - the Chevy main dealer! How do they justify that sort of money???
It's about 1/2 hour's work, so if we're really generous and say £100/hr that would be £50. Where do they get £122 for a poxy switch?? Even if they charged £100 for fitting, that would still be £72 for the switch. It's tantamount to theft and I'm going to take it up with Chevrolet UK and BBC Watchdog!
Yes I found that way to open the boot but seriously I bought a 7 quid vauxhall insignia boot switch off ebay which was identical to the Orlando switch. Remove plastics from inside the boot door. Remove faulty switch, replace with the new switch and I spliced the wires together. Voila! Works perfectly and has done for months!
Thanks for the confirmation. I'm just going to order the Vauxhall one now.
Now I need to work out what I'm going to say to the main dealer where it's booked in for Tuesday.
The buggers have already charged £62 for a "diagnostic". Plug in their computer, lock motor works, must be the switch. £62 sir, up front and the switch will have to be ordered. It will be £172. Like **** it will!!!
I have tried to remove the plastic panel to access the tailgate switch,but after I removed the 4 clips,the panel refused to pull off. Any tips on how to remove without damage
It's a while since I did this switch replacement so all I can say is check everywhere to make sure that you haven't missed a fixing. Even then the plastic is a bugger to remove. Be persistent and it should come off!
Have just replaced tailgate switch,just as you said. I wouldn't have put so much force into pulling off the panel without your instructions. Thankyou all,you are Chevy Heros. I won't hesitate to ask for your help in future Cheers
Many thanks Taffy. That Vauxhall part clicked into with a very satisfying 'click'.
Just a couple of notes to add to yours and others. I thought maybe it was the fuse but I had noticed the switch kind of getting weaker. The fuse according to my book, 2.0 diesel 2012 model, is the same as the central locking and that is working ok.
I removed that plug inside the tailgate and got down low with a torch and could see it was a square hole about 1/2". I used an old chisel and turned anti clockwise. On opening i placed a mat on the tail to stop keep closing. Then removed the plastic off the inside of the tailgate. I got both hands in and gently prised away then 'bang' out it pops. Now I could see the wiring. There is a small plug and socket on the feed to the switch near the wiper motor which I disconnected.
Undid the 4 nuts with a 10mm ring spanner holding the reg light etc.
Once removed you can see a black square plastic part that holds the switch.
I did not have to remove that.
Replaced the switched. Oh no! it does not work. Panic! Is the fusing info wrong? Recheck the book.
Blimey,idiot, forgot to reconnect that plug near the wiper motor.
I could have had it done on warranty but for £13.95 It is a good quick job I know I have done. If that had failed then would have taken in. Thanks again..to all.
I have the same issue and I have followed the advice and purchased a switch through the ebay link, they have gone up in price to 12.99
I crawled to the boot last night. I have managed to remove the plastic panels from both lights and the small circle where I can access to turn to manual boot operation. What did you use to turn the square hole to manual?
Now my question, to get to the switch what panel must I remove. are we taking the whole plastic rear panel. if so any indication of how to prise this off. any pictures or advice would be cracking.
Buy a set of bodywork trim removal tools. You dont tell us your location so if not UK then use eBay or the web to find a set. In UK Eurocarparts sell these kits.
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