Hi,


For a 2009 Mini Cooper, the rubber cover on the rear latch is broken but also this seems to have some how led to a failure of the remote rear hatch function (or it's a coincidence).


Can manually open the hatch, but key fob does not open hatch.
I did not take it apart yet, but in diagram below I assume I need the foam pad (although it's more of a rubber cover).


For the remote open function I assume it's the Bowden cable that pops the latch? Is the cable a mechanical opener or an electrical cable? I will take it apart before ordering any parts. It may just need lubrication?






https://parts.seattlemini.com/a/MINI...M/41_1770.html

 

Pretty sure the bowden cable is only applicable to 1st generation MINIs. Your 2009 latch should be purely electrical. The deteriorated rubber cover is a fairly common problem usually fixed by replacing the entire handle assy. The switch is not available separately. Some brave souls have replaced the switch with a generic push button switch (search 2nd gen hatch talk). Your inop remote may be a totally separate problem.

 

Here is the trunk lid grip DIY, the button in the trunk trigger the latch. Not mechanical with a cable, electronic.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rking-diy.html





Early 2007 MINIs had the emergency trunk lid release. 51247069310 Then they removed it.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=41_1770