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Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9TDI - Tailgate locked and cannot be opened at all?

I just bought a skoda octavia and the tailgate has locked itself. It will not open with the key or the central locking.

How can i fix it so that it works with the central locking?

Kieran Berryman, March 2008

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it could be the little motor that was the problem on our skoda octavia 1.6. If you dismantle the plastic housing near the lock you will find a lead plugged into a motor. Im pretty sure you will need to replace this.

nick, April 2008

I'd try getting at the lock by climbing into the boot via the rear seats - you should be able to flick the operating lever with a screwdriver to at least get the boot to open. Reckon you'll need a new catch, or the adjustment is too tight.

John, March 2008

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