Edgarpole

Hi Chris Haven't been on the forum for some time (obviously) but did you get this sorted out? I had a similar problem with my 2011 XF, I was unable to open my boot by any method. It turned out to be broken wires in the boot wiring loom flexible hose where the wires leave the main car body and enter the boot lid.

Hi FastPass sorry to hear you have had similar problems. I think I was unlucky in that the three wires that failed were the ones for the locking mechanisms! My thoughts are that, although the broken wires can be mended, the others in the loom are obviously going to be suspect and a complete replacement will bring peace of mind and not result in me waiting for the next problem to arise!

Hi I had a similar problem only I couldn't get the boot open at all! The "zapper", the button under the steering column, the button and the key above the rear number plate wouldn't work either. There is no mechanical back up to open the boot, everything is electronic and as we all know the rear seat release mechanism is inside the boot so I was stuck. In the end I took my XF to a local (excellent) dealer who got the boot open and found 3 broken wires in the loom. I have opted to have the loom replaced (€60 plus labour) as I do not want to arrive at some distant place and discover that my luggage is trapped in the boot. This is obviously a poor quality/design matter that rests firmly a Jaguar's door. I don't think it's a matter of chafing, my problem arose during a cold spell and I think the wires became brittle and snapped. My XF is only 5 years old with 50000 miles on the clock and is in very good condition. The wiring is obviously not up to the job and should not fail after 5 years of normal use!