hi guys iv just moved over from disco3 to rrsport after swapping my d3 for an 07 plate rrs hse which i love ,only one question is i can't open the split boot door ,the top half .the whole boot opens fine but just the top won't open .pressed the open button inside but still nothing. as the mechanism gone or is it me.cheers and thanks .daz

The switch can corrode and become unserviceable. It's an easy fix, thankfully. Have you tried pressing the Land Rover switch on your key in case it has been set to release the glass boot? 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

cheers for getting back rrstdv8 tried the keyfob bottom button but just opens the whole boot again .think i will get in the garage at weekend see if they can sort it out ,cheers for you help.daz

I have a similar problem with my tailgate glass. It's on my list to replace the switch which I understand is an easy job. However it's low priority as I can open the glass with the 3rd button on the key fob so not an urgent issue. I have found that if I really squeeze the tailgate switch, it does work hence my belief that a new switch will sort it. You might want to try a hard squeeze of the switch as part of your investigations. However it will probably only confirm that a new switch is needed. Robin
2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8
Gone:
Jaguar S-Type V8 4.2 Sport
MGZTT 190 2.5

There is a micro switch behind the rubber cover, this has a small metal strip across it that corrodes and disintegrates.

If you feel around up in there you will feel the micro switch. if you don't want to fix straight away but can activate the switch you can re-programme the key fob.

Its a very simple repair, and not costly.

cheers for the help jack sparrow will try that 2moro when i'v got some day light ,hope this works.

how did you get on?

hi mate not got round to it till weekend ,the wife not in till 6.45 every night from work by then its pitch black .i only get have a drive and mess about with it at weekends .will let you know if i fix it or not .cheers daz.