cant open the boot

[rbrstr]

im new to this forum, ive joined because ive just bought my 17 year old son his first car, a 1.4 polo.
It has a few issues with the electric windows but the problem i need help with is that i cannot open the boot! it was open in the ebay pictures so we didnt even notice until we'd got it home, is this a typical polo issue?
also, it only came with 1 key, does the 1.4 16v on a Y plate not have remote CL?

thanks in advance for any info

[alexperkins]

Depends what trim level.
E and Match are manual locking
S has central locking
SE has remote central locking

When you turn the key in the boot what happens? How does the handle feel?

[rbrstr]

nothing happens when i put the key in the boot lock, it turns left and right but nothing happens. the CL isnt working on the doors either

[alexperkins]

Guessing regardless of where the key is, the handle does nothing?

Its worth checking the central locking pump in the boot behind the drivers side rear light cluster

[rbrstr]

Right I'll check that, thank you very much

[rbrstr]

Hi,
does anyone know if there are there any old posts/threads about servicing or repairing these pumps?

[937carrera]

Try this one..........http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... =7&t=61853

[rbrstr]

so i climbed into the boot through the rear seats and fairly easily flicked the locking lever over with a screwdriver and can now open and close the boot, but now when i put the key in the boot lock it will not turn in either direction so i now cant lock the boot! ive located the vacuumn pump and its not working despite looking to be in as new condition when i disassembled it, so i will replace this.
i did notice when i blow and suck on the disconnected blue pipe i cant lock and unlock the fuel cap, but it doesnt operate the door locks, is this normal does anyone know?
many thanks

[Polo_Guy]

i have the same problem with mine its a 1.4 16v se and i can't open the boot, i can't even turn the key for the boot

[alexperkins]

You might have to remove the boot panel inside to get the lock to release manually