sparkytrix

just a random one...by boot release stopped actually releasing my boot the other day, quite annoying as i have to use the key now

any ideas??

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

Have you checked the lock on the catch in the boot? Bit like the child locks on the rear doors.

sparkytrix

I shall check that tommorow

you mean if its 'catching' or not?

sti-chris

LOL this very problem had me beet for 2 years!!

there is a small lever on the boot catch , you must have moved it and not noticed.
open the boot with the Key..... check the catch and you will see said lever , move its position and hey presto you feel daft...

Chris.

sparkytrix

thats it? lol...as said will check tommorow, have been using the boot alot recently, maybe this is to blame

Spruxxx

got the same problem, i'll check it tomorrow as well!

sparkytrix

yeah that done it

Spruxxx

I had a look but couldn't fix it. I could see a lever for the boot light on the left, the catch in the middle, and so what i assume is the boot release lever on the right - but when moved it springs back into its original position, which suggests it's ok? where should i look next?

sparkytrix

the catch...middle of the bootlid....lever on right

Spruxxx

ok will check it again over the weekend. thanks!

Spruxxx

done thanks all

Pyrotechnic

iTrader: (1)

Ahh, so that's what that does! I had a fiddle with it the other day but couldn't figure out what happened. Mystery solved.

STim-r

iTrader: (1)

i played with my lever and it still dont release

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

In that case I'd suggect have someone pull the interior lever up and down, whilst you check the catch on the car itsdelg, not the boot, to see if thats moving. If its not, the cable is buggered.

STim-r

iTrader: (1)

Im guessing that replacing that cable is a fair old job to do?

tanyatriangles

iTrader: (2)

Not done one, but I'd say not: it's probably caught at both ends, so releasing it there, then attaching it to the new one, and using the old to pull the new into place, just might work

Don't start taking it off until you've checked that it's NOT moving when you operate the interior lever, that neither end is just dislocated, and that the ends ARE fastened down securely

STim-r

iTrader: (1)

I'll have a good butchers at it saturday if its not raining

Mark1983

iTrader: (2)

This tread has just saved me pulling the interior apart tomorrow Such a simple solution, why I didn't try it in the first place.

Paul3446

Just came on here and saved myself some time too!

Paul3446

Lever is on the lid, not the sill by the way!