What are the reasons why the Touareg trunk cannot be opened?
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Touareg trunk may not open for the following reasons: The central locking system of the door is in the unlocked state; When the door cannot be opened, you can first use the car key to unlock and then lock it, repeating this twice. Then locate the central locking button on the left front door trim panel of the driver's cabin and press the unlock button. Generally, this should open the trunk. The child lock is in the activated state; When the child lock is activated, the door cannot be opened. Simply deactivate the child lock to resolve this issue. The door limiter is malfunctioning; A malfunctioning limiter can make opening the door very difficult or even impossible. The solution is to replace the door limiter with a new one, ensuring smooth operation of the door.
I also had the issue with my Touareg's trunk not opening before, which drove me crazy. After checking, I found out it was a problem with the trunk lock mechanism, possibly stuck or rusted. Guess what? I tried manually twisting it with the key, and sometimes it would open temporarily. Also, if your car has a power tailgate, check if the remote key's battery is dead or if the sensor is dirty and interfering with the signal. I remember one time it was because a circuit fuse blew—checked the fuse box and sure enough, one fuse was blackened. Don’t force it open in such cases, as it can damage more components. It’s worse in winter when freezing can jam the latch; using a heater to warm it up can help. The best solution is to take it to a reliable repair shop for a thorough check to avoid the trunk suddenly failing to open on the highway, affecting loading or emergency use. Regular maintenance of the latch components and lubrication can prevent these troubles.
