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Audi Q5 boot will not stay open - what's wrong with it?

I have a 2017 Audi Q5 and the automatic boot lid will not stay open. Instead, when I press the open button, it starts to close again as soon as it has opened. Can you tell me what's wrong with my car?

Asked on 8 March 2022 by David Shelling

Answered by Dan Powell
Could be a complex fault with the boot struts or something as simple as a weak signal caused by a worn-out battery in the keyfob. I'd start by replacing the battery to see if that fixes it.

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