2012 XJ power boot not working

[l3ddy]

Has any body had any issues with the auto boot not working press the button on the fob or the rear of the car the boot lifts a tiny bit then stops have to open it manually, then when you want to shut the boot by pressing the close button nothing happens boot doesn’t move, and have to manually close boot, checked fuse in boot area not blown any help would be appreciated thanks 

[Old Peter]

Hi Anthony,

My s type only has the opening system, and it does jump into life with gusto when the button is pressed.  So at a guess, I would be inclined to give it a squirt of WD40.

Regards,

Peter. 

[l3ddy]

Thanks for the reply, I tried this before and it did work for a couple of times then stopped agaiN