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Old 13 February 2015, 10:13 AM
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Hi all

Looking for some advice. My 04 sti boot will not open with the key or using the boot release. Is there are way to open it it?
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Old 13 February 2015, 10:23 AM
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There is a lever on the bottom of the latch mechanism, you will need to climb in the boot and should be able to see it from there.
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Old 13 February 2015, 10:35 AM
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I had to do this once, remove all rear seats because some twit had flicked that annoying little level across.
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Old 13 February 2015, 10:48 AM
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That little leaver on the mechanism is only suppose to stop boot operation from inside the car you should still be able to open with the key.
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Old 13 February 2015, 11:11 AM
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As above, try the spare key, might be less worn, failing that, it's a locksmith.
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Old 13 February 2015, 04:53 PM
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All Sorted thanks for everyone's advice.
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Old 13 February 2015, 09:40 PM
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Go on then?
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