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Chad66
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'96 2.9 12v Ultima
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Boot open warning
« on: Feb 1st, 2005, 12:07pm » |
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Hi all,
I wonder if anyone has any ideas about this one.
The 'boot open' warning light on the dash stays on all the time. Even when the boot is definately closed and even with the engine running so you can't open it without the key anyway.
I'd have thought it will be a sensor fault, but where is the sensor?...any clues gratefully received.
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mr._floppy
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Re: Boot open warning
« Reply #1 on: Feb 1st, 2005, 12:34pm » |
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The sensor is incorporated into the boot lock mechanism.
I had the same trouble, just remove the boot lid trim , and give the unit a spray with WD 40 , and check that the rods and links and the micro-switch are moving freely , press the boot lid button to see that the lock/unlock solenoid/motor is operating correctly.
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ADroste
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S-Type 2.7D SE 2008 replaced Scorpio 2.3 Ult.1998
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Re: Boot open warning
« Reply #2 on: Feb 2nd, 2005, 12:46am » |
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Chad66,
in my case one of the silver plated copper pads inside the bootlock switch was totally corroded. Nearly no copper left, so the slider could not make a connection. I had to replace thesitch with the pigtail. Have a look at: http://www.anyboard.net/autos/cars/scorpio/posts/339.html
I think it was less than 20 quids. But a tricky work.
Regards
Armin
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Chad66
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Re: Boot open warning
« Reply #3 on: Feb 4th, 2005, 1:29pm » |
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A squirt of WD40 and a bit of fettling seems to have cured it..cheers guys 
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