boot not opening 04 cv8

[jameshsv]

When i press the boot release button on the key fob i can here the actuator working but boot lock not releasing.Manual release behind passenger headrest is broken a job i never got around doing.Any ideas please

[vxkev]

What about the button in the glovebox

[jameshsv]

vxkev said:

What about the button in the glovebox

No joy

[ARAF]

Have you tried pressing down on the bootlid when you operate the button?

[Behold81]

Or lightly pull up. Mine before I adjusted the rubber stops would not open unles pulled on lightly.

[jameshsv]

Tried both ways still no joy lol car is seriously trying my patiance

[vxkev]

Where is the cable catch broken can you get to the cable if so can you get pliers on it and pull it

[VinceM]

This is almost certainly the latch hook in the boot. You can access the boot by pulling the emergency cord behind the drivers side rear headrest. If that doesn't work you're fked. You'll need a new actuator and link with the hook on the end, note the 05 version DOES NOT fit, needs to be an 04 version. This happened on my car and was fixed easy enough Brett had an 04 actuator he sent me.

[Mud_]

VinceM said:

This is almost certainly the latch hook in the boot. You can access the boot by pulling the emergency cord behind the drivers side rear headrest. If that doesn't work you're fked. You'll need a new actuator and link with the hook on the end, note the 05 version DOES NOT fit, needs to be an 04 version. This happened on my car and was fixed easy enough Brett had an 04 actuator he sent me.

Did your emergency cord work then?

Someone on (I think) ls1gto ended up cutting a hole behind the number plate to get it. I think I'd be tempted to go in through the rear bulkhead (assuming I couldn't reach through the sub holes).

[VinceM]

Certainly did thankfully!

[jameshsv]

Emergency cord not working.If i take seats out cut hole in bulk head is it still possible to get to the latch to open boot!

[Mud_]

jameshsv said:

Emergency cord not working.If i take seats out cut hole in bulk head is it still possible to get to the latch to open boot!

Not sure - although I guess a replacement boot may be preferable to holing your bulkhead (if that's even an option, and depending on how you're inclined). Here's the thread I was talking about.

[VinceM]

Not sure mate. You might want to make a call to Monkfish or neil see if they have any ideas maybe an Internet search might show something.

[jameshsv]

Many thanks guys

[Sohlman]

The rear subs may be your next option. They mount from above. Also there is a fairly large hole at the bottom of the bulkhead covered in a piece of boot trim that runs across the car. Both are big enough to get an arm in.

[Mud_]

Sohlman said:

The rear subs may be your next option. They mount from above. Also there is a fairly large hole at the bottom of the bulkhead covered in a piece of boot trim that runs across the car. Both are big enough to get an arm in.

The link I gave said they tried that to no avail. stty situation...I would work the boot like Fonzie working the jukebox until I was 100% sure the boot wouldn't release, then maybe order a CF boot

[jameshsv]

Spoke to MF today and as said number plate off driill hole in boot where lock is and flick the release catch job done.but not by me as i dong have the patiance lol once again Thankx guys

[mr2wilky]

Mine did the same recently. It was the small shaft from the actuator to the lock had snapped. I made a new one from a mountain bike spoke!!! Was an easy fix but you obviously need to get the boot open first 😕 unfortunately I can't help you with that bit. Good luck.

[jameshsv]

mr2wilky said:

Mine did the same recently. It was the small shaft from the actuator to the lock had snapped. I made a new one from a mountain bike spoke!!! Was an easy fix but you obviously need to get the boot open first ?? unfortunately I can't help you with that bit. Good luck.

Many thanks may have a go this weekend at getting into the boot.lol