I have a problem, which I think may have been mentioned before. The key will not turn to the left & unlock the boot. I am guessing that the central locking boot motor/actuator has gone & will not allow the key to turn. I am sorely tempted to see if I can force the motor to turn with the key but there is a possibility it will break off in the lock! I cannot get in the boot to replace the motor/actuator, so what do I do.
Locked out of the boot
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sweep
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Locked out of the boot
Hi
I have a problem, which I think may have been mentioned before. The key will not turn to the left & unlock the boot. I am guessing that the central locking boot motor/actuator has gone & will not allow the key to turn. I am sorely tempted to see if I can force the motor to turn with the key but there is a possibility it will break off in the lock! I cannot get in the boot to replace the motor/actuator, so what do I do.
I have a problem, which I think may have been mentioned before. The key will not turn to the left & unlock the boot. I am guessing that the central locking boot motor/actuator has gone & will not allow the key to turn. I am sorely tempted to see if I can force the motor to turn with the key but there is a possibility it will break off in the lock! I cannot get in the boot to replace the motor/actuator, so what do I do.
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Re: Locked out of the boot
Cheers Col.
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
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mattau
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Re: Locked out of the boot
Hi sweep, is your roof not working? That was the problem i had, then when i did manage to get the roof to open (having tricked the boot microswitch), i made the mistake of letting the roof go all the way until it was stuck in the boot.
If you can get the roof half open, then please sort the boot out before using roof again. Saves a lot of trouble!
I ended up having to get another lock and solenoid!
Let me know if you need more info.
If you can get the roof half open, then please sort the boot out before using roof again. Saves a lot of trouble!
I ended up having to get another lock and solenoid!
Let me know if you need more info.