Boot locked

[ybur]

Morning
My boot is locked and I cannot open it
On a 2008 x type
I have changed the battery on the fob it opens all door but not the boot
I cannot gain entry by the back seats
I disconnected the car battery no success
Please can any body help
Regards Eddie

[Dave Eynon]

Hi Eddie,
That is a real nuisance but there is a solution though it does require a fair bit of effort and the back seats do have to come out.
There is an excellent YouTube video by HatBoyHarvey titled "Jaguar X-type boot wont open" where he demonstrates how to gain access to the lock and open the boot. The video includes identifying the cause (a broken wire in the loom) and a modification to the lock to future proof it by installing a release cable. The good news is that once done no damage to your car will have been inflicted by drilling holes etc.
If this is not something you can undertake yourself, then the video will still provide the information to whoever you entrust your car to.
Hope this helps. Dave