Unable To Open Boot

[elziko]

Hi,

I have a 57 plate Avensis estate which has what seems to be an electronic boot release. When I try and open the boot I depress the button but nothing happens (no noise or anything).

Since it is an electrical release there must be a fuse somewhere and this will be my first port of call. However, looking in the manual I can't seem to find it mentioned anywhere.

Can anyone tell me where the fuse is or give any other advice?

Thanks!

[Heidfirst]

where do you think that you have an electronic release? Do you mean the button on the tailgate?

Iirc there is a bit in the manual about how to open the tailgate if the release fails.

[elziko]

where do you think that you have an electronic release? Do you mean the button on the tailgate?

Iirc there is a bit in the manual about how to open the tailgate if the release fails.

Yes, the button on the tailgate itself seems to be an electrical switch. When I press this, nothing happens.

There is information in the manual about releasing from the inside but I am trying to fix the actual problem.

Thanks!

[avensisd4d786]

this may not help, but on my hatchback its a switch, like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-AVENSIS-TAILGATE-SWITCH-2006-/121487020530?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c4930d1f2

[Fantom1]

I have the same problem. How did you fix it?

[elziko]

I have the same problem. How did you fix it?

I bought a new switch from Toyota (I think it was about £50) and street I fitted it, it's all been fine.