Thanks. Did a little test today: unlocked car, opened another door (to get something), shut and locked car.
Unlocked again and tried suspect NSR door - it opened fine. Does this give any clue as to what might be "sticking"?
(And yes, one event doesn't prove a lot, I'll repeat after a few days)

In my experience the boot lights go out anyway after a minute or two, so as MJ says there may be another fault.
Meanwhile take the bulbs out!

The microswitch IMHO is unlikely to be the culprit but don't rule it out; I have a selection of perfectly good ones from dealing with assorted issues with ...

Indeed, I've occasionally tried to help my neighbours to diagnose issues with their VAG cars and while her old Polo is fine, their newer Audi Q3 is a waste of time.
Somewhere I've got a really old registered copy that I occasionally consider for a trade-in, but most people I know with newer VAG cars ...

Took the S8 out yesterday, first drive in at least 3 weeks, fired up immediately on the new battery.

OK, thanks both, a job for better weather, can I spray anything in to help in the meanwhile?
I've had that door apart (a few years ago now) to replace a broken window mechanism (whole top section from A8parts and swap the glass!) so at least I know how to get in there.

One of my doors, nearside rear, is very rarely used. Mainly when I want to plug in my tyre pump to the cigar socket. :lol:
I fully unlock the car with the remote, open the boot and take out the pump, reach for the NSR door handle and pull it. Door stays shut with the lock button clearly already ...

Extremely likely, though at some point I'd like to look underneath and see how, given every comment I've read previously says the cable is just too short.

HPsauce wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 6:32 pm Somehow the mechanic in my local garage found a way to reroute and join it without any splicing!
He did take off the cable support bracket and retaining bolt, which I now have.

Just for reference, these are the parts removed, though I don't know what, if anything, replaced them.

No, definitely sticking with the S8, had a nice run out yesterday making sure my new battery was good, well that was the excuse.....
Ended up at a local-ish car meet (in the fog!) next to an RS4 - the V8 version as the owner very specifically pointed out to me!

it was just someone I vaguely know ...

Just wondering....... are MJs magic boot grommets still available?
AND......would they fit a B5 S4 saloon? Picture nicked from AudiSRS forum: