C5 estate - rear screen

jsteveuk · Unread post by **jsteveuk** » 07 Mar 2005, 19:56

Hi,
Wonder if anyone's got any thoughts on this:
Everytime I unlock my C5 estate the rear screen pops open. After I close it, I then can't re-open it. Similarly, when driving, if I come to a stop and open the driver/passenger door the rear screen pops open.
Becoming a tad annoying!
Thanks in advance.
Steve

406 V6 · Unread post by **406 V6** » 07 Mar 2005, 20:10

Must be the switch...
The rear screen, as well as the rear door, are operated thru solenoids that open the lock.
I'll get a look at mine and see if it's a diy job.
cheers!

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 07 Mar 2005, 23:36

when the glass is open have a look around the left hand edge on the inside,there are tracks similar to heated rear window tracks,if they have started to corrode the glass will need replaced.
could also be moisture in the switch,you can rule this out by leaving the switch disconected & see if it still happens.

jsteveuk · Unread post by **jsteveuk** » 08 Mar 2005, 18:48

Thanks guys.
The tracks on the inside look OK.
How would I leave the switch disconnected in order to isolate the problem further?

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 08 Mar 2005, 22:58

on the inside of the glass in the middle at the bottom there is a plastic panel,remove this (it is just clipped on) & under there you will find a small connector with 2 wires on it,just unplug it.