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pedropedro
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remote boot lock not working
« on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 7:11pm » |
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suddenly stopped working today...treid another remote, reprogrammed etc but same problem...its like it has lost power to the solenoid maybe...anyone got any ideas? where do you start with this
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #1 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 7:24pm » |
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The fact that you've tried two remotes without sucess indicates a fault in the boot electric solenoid.
Does it still open when the metal button on the boot is pressed ?
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #2 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 7:27pm » |
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tks for quick response....no it doesnt work when pressing the button .....only with the key
you cant hear any click to the solenoid when pressing the remote ..its silent
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #3 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 8:04pm » |
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Have you tried a spray of WD 40. Quite often it is the mechanical action which prevents the contacts from making. Lubricate the barrell and see what happens.
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #4 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 8:07pm » |
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where should i lubricate the barrel ?? from the outside ?
where exactly?
not sure i follow how this affects the working of the solenoid
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #5 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 8:11pm » |
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Yes from the outside initially. It may be that the plunger is not able to move quite far enough or easily enough to allow the solenoid to open it.
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #6 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 8:14pm » |
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theres absolutely no sound when the button is pressed
no click of the solenoid trying to operate
is it still possible that there is a mechanical issue with soemthing other than the solenoid
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #7 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 8:18pm » |
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Try the simple thing first. If that doesn't work you'll need to look further at the system. In which case select the appropriate link HERE
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #8 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 9:04pm » |
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There won't be any click if the solenoid is garmed up and can't move 
Try what simmo said before you go any further, most of the time these things are easily sorted .
Regards, Bruce.
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #9 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 9:18pm » |
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ok...ive just sprayed a lot of wd40 in around the barrel and pushed many times..no change .....
I agree try the easy route first before delving ...so if there is no improvement ..try looking inside via the boot lining?
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #10 on: Oct 3rd, 2006, 9:23pm » |
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On the estate there is a plastic switch that sometimes can come unclipped from the lock, I suppose it must be the same on the saloon 
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #11 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 12:04am » |
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Doesn’t make much difference I suppose, but it’s not a solenoid it’s a motor with make and break contacts inside the case and a couple of gears driving a rack & pinion on the plunger.
Mine stopped working (open) so I couldn’t shut the boot - it was a cracked tooth on a pinion that jammed it.
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #12 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 6:50am » |
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It could be an electrical fault, for ex. no power reaches the boot lid ....(i happens to me, still couldn't figure out what is wrong)
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #13 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 6:58am » |
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If you find there is no power to the switch the first place to look is at the loom where the boot hinges are. You need to check the wiring loom inside the outer protective casing as it can become damaged by contact with the hinge. There is a post somewhere which I'll try and find.
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #14 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 6:58am » |
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thanks for all the feedback....will open boot lining and check..
will let you know outcome when solution found
many thanks again for ideas..appreciated
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #15 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 7:07am » |
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I've found the post BUT unfortunately the photos have gone.The write up may help though. Here.
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #16 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 7:23am » |
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thank you for that link i will look at today appreciated
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #17 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 8:24am » |
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success.......boot lock now working
problem was plunger not activating microswitch contacts .....spray of oil on plunger on inside sorted...its a small
movement on the switch activator and the slightest resistance on the plunger makes it fall short
thanks for all the advice...very grateful
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #18 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 10:58am » |
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Another triumph for WD40!  .Glad your sorted.
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Re: remote boot lock not working
« Reply #19 on: Oct 4th, 2006, 5:17pm » |
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Knew there was a plunger in there somewhere
Well done mate
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