2005 Ford Focus boot latch keeps releasing and clicking

Tiny
WOODRAYRAY69
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  • 2005 FORD FOCUS
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When it has been raining the boot release keeps clicking and the boot latch releases it's grip and the boot opens
Sunday, February 19th, 2012 AT 4:35 PM

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Tiny
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Seems there is a leak somewhere and rain water is getting to the controls to trigger the boot latch.
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Sunday, February 19th, 2012 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your reply.
Is there a way I can check on this without spending a fortune on investigations at a garage?
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 10:19 AM
Tiny
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Yes, this job would most probably cost a limb if you get it done at a garage.

There are many variants of the Focus, which do you have? I need to know the vehicle model to be able to understand the most likely areas.
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 1:02 PM
Tiny
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It is a 55 plate ghia 1.6 petrol.

Hope this helps?
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 1:11 PM
Tiny
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Sorry if I did not make myself clear, I mean the body type, sedan, coupe or wagon.
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 1:20 PM
Tiny
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Sorry it is a hatchback.
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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Did u find out the solution? Mine is doing the same thing
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Sunday, August 12th, 2012 AT 7:13 AM

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