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(Message started by: FishHead on Jun 19^th, 2006, 5:11pm)

Title: Can't open boot
Post by FishHead on Jun 19^th, 2006, 5:11pm

[Sorry if this is elsewhere - but I couldn't find it]

I can't open my boot!

The button is depressed (as am I). When I turn the key I THINK it goes as far as it used to when it was opening but maybe the barrel has gone (but when the car is unlocked it should just need the button pressing in). The button on the fob doesn't do anything (though battery may be low). Currently I have to access the boot via the rear seats but this is hardly ideal and a puncture would be somewhat difficult.

I've tried copious quantities of WD 40 in the lock and around the button and tapping the button firmly.

Suggestions/advice welcome.

Cheers

Fish

p.s. 96 Scorpio Ultima 2.3 saloon, if it makes any difference.

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by slave_aureus on Jun 19^th, 2006, 6:06pm

my tailgate used to open on the key until I bought a new remote, since then will only unlock & undo via the remote, not sure how to get it back as once was.

aureus

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by podge on Jun 19^th, 2006, 7:50pm

I had more or less the same problem, but now I have a new FOB it works perfectly.
better get some batteries in your remote.
99p from Maplins.

podge.

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by sector-9 on Jun 19^th, 2006, 10:53pm

Put key in 'ole, turn clockwise about 45deg and push button in - should open it. If not you've likely got a mechanical problem and will need to remove the trim panel from inside the boot lid and open it that way. Once open you can investigate why it isn't releasing the latch...

...or maybe it is and the hot weather is causing the boot lid to stick to the rubber seal like mine does?!

Darren

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by Paulus on Jun 20^th, 2006, 7:52am

I rebuilt my boot-lid lock last weekend. A simple job. Just be careful, if you decide to take the barrel apart, make sure that it all goes back together in EXACTLY the same order, otherwise your key won't work.

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by Chris Dean on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 10:38am

Due to lack of use the rear doors and the boot often stick and need a little encouragement to open.

A very easy fix is to spray Silicon Spray onto a cloth and wipe over all of the rubber seals.

H.T.H.

Chris

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by FishHead on Jun 29^th, 2006, 3:04pm

Hmm, thanks for all the responses but still no joy.

I bought new batteres for the fob and tried that (even though I wasn't optimistic because the I've tried when the car is unlocked) - the button is pressed in, so I can't press it in any further.

I've also tried assuming the boot is open and just 'stuck' - so I gave it a fair old heave but it didn't budge

I think I'm going to have to go in via the back seats - but then what do I do?

And - to make matters worse - I couldn't get the 2/3 seat unlocked when I tried, albeit briefly, this morning! >:(

Thanks in advance

Fish

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by mr._floppy on Jun 29^th, 2006, 4:14pm

Sounds as though the lock motor has failed or jammed, does it ( or did it ) make any sound when you pushed the boot button ?

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 29^th, 2006, 4:25pm

on 06/29/06 at 15:04:20, FishHead wrote:

And - to make matters worse - I couldn't get the 2/3 seat unlocked when I tried, albeit briefly, this morning! >:(

There is a red lever on the back side of the seat which locks the seat in "closed" position and prevents them from being opened from inside the car. Move it to the other position, and the seat should be unlockable.

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by FishHead on Jun 29^th, 2006, 4:26pm

on 06/29/06 at 16:14:21, mr._floppy wrote:

does it ( or did it ) make any sound when you pushed the boot button ?

It doesn't make any sound when I press the button on the fob at the moment and it was never something I particularly remember hearing in the past.

I can't remember the last time I had the boot open - probably Christmasish - I've not needed access as I generally dump shopping etc on the back seat (now I have no choice of course) - just dreading a puncture :o

Ta

Fish

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 29^th, 2006, 4:33pm

I think mr._floppy was talking about the button on the boot itself?

Title: Re: Can't open boot
Post by FishHead on Jun 29^th, 2006, 4:41pm

on 06/29/06 at 16:33:54, Kjetil S wrote:

I think mr._floppy was talking about the button on the boot itself?

Ah, yes - you're probably right - ta.

The boot button does not move or make any sound when I push it - it's already in the 'pressed in' position and does not move with further pressing - or loud swearing for that matter.

Cheers

Fish