I have exactly the same problem with the lock on my boot. Did you manage to fix it? Some have tried drying it out with a hair dryer - seems a bit basic to me. The top window of the boot doesn't open on mine either making me think it could be something to do with the electrics.
Nick
October 2008
I can answer this question...
the boot on my renault laguna estate wont open,sporadically?
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