The wires for this mechanism are earthed at the hinges on the boot lid. Over time they can become rusted and block the current. Knock the pin in the hinges left and right a few times to wear away the rust and dirt.
Rory
March 2010
check fuses first and clean metal contacts on lip of hatch also clean where they contact onto car body
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