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Trunk won open even with manual release http://newbeetle.org/forums/new-beetle-convertible/54170-trunk-wont-open-even-manual-release.html there is good info here C24OF
there should also be a cable inside the car near the tank that acts as a manual release-open the back up and look for a small cable in the same area as the filler. You may also have a blown fuse that is keeping the door opener from actuation.
You will either find an emergency release inside the trunk behind the liner, or the release lever will twist allowing the gas lid to spring open. You will then need to figure out the reason that the swith doesn't work.
There's no easy solution. Assuming you have a keyless remote and that isn't doing the job. The key in the trunk lid must not be working either. There is a way to crawl through the back seat and manually open the trunk lid, but that's a less than hospitable solution (especially if you have items in your trunk. I've changed the actuator in my daughter's 1998 beetle, and it's not an impossible repair for a novice. Sometimes it's a bad actuator, other times the actuator simply needs to be re-aligned so that operate properly. Dealer cost to do the repair will likely be about $150.
Bottom line, no easy manual solution to the problem, sorry.
There's an electronic actuator inside the trunk door. The actuator opens the trunk lid when you press either the remote keyless entry or the inside trunk release. If the electronic actuator fails it usually fails in the trunk open mode which will not allow you to close the trunk lid. You can either remove the actuator and take the car to the VW dealer, or buy a new actuator and replace it yourself. It's a tough fix, but not impossible for the mechanically inclined.
The cause will be the cable that links the actuator to the flap is siezed.If you hook your fingers under the edge of the flap that pops up you can bend the flap (its plastic) so it clears the catch and it opens.it a fairly common problem.to replace it you need to remove several trims on the right hand side.Back panel ,lower c post upper c post and the rear headlining trim.they hook behind eachother so to remove one you have to remove another etc.hope this helps.Ocasionally the actuator itself fails so check it moves once the cable is disconected from it by operating fuel flap switch.cheers
the first problem with you fuel door is most likely the rear actuating motor or cable. remove the right rear trunk lining, and loosen the 2 silver phillips head screws, and remove the actuating motor. i would suggest replacing both the motor and the cable, as both of these parts have superceeded to a new improved part. the AC problem is caused by a faulty fan control unit. this part not only receives the switch signal and processes the information to control the compressor, but also controls the fans, their speed, the compressor,and the hi/lo pressure switch. both of these parts a a common problem for the beetle.
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