How to Open the Trunk of an Old Bora?
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Press and hold the trunk button on the remote key to open the trunk of an old Bora. Below is an introduction to the trunk: 1. Overview: The trunk can be opened or closed electrically or via remote control. To open the trunk, simply press the button inside the car or on the remote key, and the trunk will open automatically. To close the trunk, press the close button inside the trunk, the close button inside the car, or the remote key, and the trunk will close automatically. 2. Structure: The basic structure consists of two core drive rods. The drive rod, through the main shaft driver, is composed of an inner tube and an outer tube. The motor and gear inside the inner tube drive a threaded main shaft that moves along a threaded nut fixed to the inner side of the outer tube. The electric strut uses an electric main shaft located inside the motor within the strut to open and close the trunk lid, with springs also assisting in the opening operation. 3. Functions: Manual and automatic opening: The driver or passenger can open or close the trunk by pressing the trunk switch inside the vehicle, using the remote car key, or by sensing with a hand or any object in the corresponding area of the trunk, making it easy and quick to store items in the vehicle. Intelligent anti-pinch function: When closing the trunk, sensors detect obstacles. If the electric trunk encounters an obstacle during opening or closing, it will move in the opposite direction, effectively preventing injuries to children or damage to the vehicle. Emergency lock function: In case of an emergency requiring immediate closure of the trunk, the trunk can be stopped at any time during opening or closing by using the remote key or the trunk switch inside the vehicle, allowing for flexible control. Height memory function: The opening height of the trunk can be adjusted. The owner can set the final opening height of the trunk via manual control buttons according to their usage habits. Simply press the trunk switch to open it to the desired height, then lightly press the switch for more than 5 seconds until a beep is heard, and the trunk opening height setting is complete. The next time the trunk is opened, it will automatically rise to the set height.
I've been driving my old Bora for many years, and the trunk switch mainly relies on the button on the key or the small button under the trunk lid, which is quite convenient. But as the car ages, the lock cylinder tends to rust, often making it hard to open on rainy days, so I apply some lubricant weekly to keep it smooth. If the key doesn't respond, check if the battery is dead, or try using the mechanical key directly in the lock cylinder to turn it open. I remember once during a trip, the trunk got stuck, and after struggling for a while, I realized it was due to clutter blocking the switch. Since then, I've kept the interior tidy. Actually, there might be a lever switch on the dashboard inside the car, but my old model doesn't have this feature. Upgrading to a remote control is a simple improvement.
Every time I open the trunk, I make sure the car is parked steadily and the handbrake is engaged to avoid accidents. For the old Bora, the simplest method is to press the button on the key remote or manually press the button at the bottom of the trunk lid. If that doesn't work, don't force it open as it may damage the locking mechanism; just take out the spare key, find the central lock hole, insert the key, and turn it clockwise. From a safety perspective, I recommend regularly checking the lock's condition and cleaning it more often during rainy or snowy weather to prevent jamming that could affect your trip. I once encountered a situation where the key battery died, making it impossible to open the trunk and causing a delay, so keeping a spare battery in the car is very practical. When driving normally, I also keep the area around the lock clean to reduce the frequency of malfunctions.
