CMeisterin
Opel Karl 2016: Automatic trunk lid does not work and warning light in speedometer
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A 2016 Opel Karl owner is experiencing issues with the automatic trunk lid not opening and a warning light on the speedometer. The suspected cause is a faulty Hall sensor on the tailgate. A similar issue in an Opel Astra was resolved by replacing a faulty control unit, suggesting that a mechanical problem or control unit issue might be the cause. It is recommended to have a fault memory readout at a garage for an accurate diagnosis.
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CMeisterin (community.author)
Hey thanks for the answer, really helpful! Your experience with the control unit doesn't sound like a walk in the park either, glad it worked out in the end. Do you remember how much you paid for the repair? And how has it been for you since then, has anything else come up or has the Astra been running smoothly since then?
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SamKru
Hey, glad I could help! Well, the ECU thing wasn't much fun, of course, but what can you do for your car, right? The whole thing cost me around 1000 euros at the time. Since then everything has been fine, the Astra runs like a kitten. You had the problem with the Hall sensor on the tailgate. Well, after I went to the mechanic, the thing was repaired and has been running without any problems ever since. Keep at it, buddy, and don't let the little quirks get you down!
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CMeisterin (community.author)
Boy, that really reassures me to hear your story and to know that you got it sorted without any further problems! 1000 euros is quite a lot, but if my Karl runs like a kitten again afterwards, it would be worth it. I will now follow your advice and visit another mechanic to get an accurate diagnosis. Hopefully I'll have better luck this time. Oh yeah, and I'm certainly not going to let a few little quirks get me down! Thanks again mate, really appreciated!
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SamKru
Hey buddy, your Opel Karl is probably similar to my Opel Astra 2013. I also had the famous Hall sensor problem. The car just wouldn't run properly. On the way to work, the warning light in the speedometer even came on once. In the end it was a faulty control unit, but the thing with the trunk in your car could also just be a mechanical problem. Don't worry, it was a problem, but not a serious one. Had to have the control unit replaced. With a bit of specialist knowledge, it's not that difficult to replace and your Karl should work as normal again afterwards. It's best to have a fault memory read out at a garage, they'll tell you what's going on. Hope that helps you, buddy.
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