Bentley Continental GT - Self closing boot lid
Discussion
Good morning,
just wondering if anybody has experienced this problem and how or if there is any easy fix.
When I press the button on the edge of the (open) boot lid, the lid proceeds to close but
just as it gets to within about half an inch of locking, it opens up again. If I gently push
down on the lid when it gets to this point, the soft close mechanism takes over and it locks.
Anybody got any ideas?
just wondering if anybody has experienced this problem and how or if there is any easy fix.
When I press the button on the edge of the (open) boot lid, the lid proceeds to close but
just as it gets to within about half an inch of locking, it opens up again. If I gently push
down on the lid when it gets to this point, the soft close mechanism takes over and it locks.
Anybody got any ideas?
Thank you for your advice, Gents.
I am using the car regularly but at this time of year, I have lights, heater
and demister going a lot so it could just be it needs a good charge up or a long
run without all the ancillaries switched on. I'll connect the Ctek tonight to help it along.
Failing that, I read somewhere that disconnecting and reconnecting the battery can reset the electrics.
The only reason I doubt this remedy is because all the other "warning signals" like windows going
up and down unaided are all behaving themselves (at the moment).
Will keep you posted on the outcome.
I am using the car regularly but at this time of year, I have lights, heater
and demister going a lot so it could just be it needs a good charge up or a long
run without all the ancillaries switched on. I'll connect the Ctek tonight to help it along.
Failing that, I read somewhere that disconnecting and reconnecting the battery can reset the electrics.
The only reason I doubt this remedy is because all the other "warning signals" like windows going
up and down unaided are all behaving themselves (at the moment).
Will keep you posted on the outcome.
bootman3 said:
Open the boot then spray around the hinge pivots with a PTFE lubricant. QUICKLY OPEN AND CLOSE THE BOOT REPEATEDLY by hand whilst spraying. This often gets the lid working again and may be enough without doing anything else.
Hi bootman3, yes, the car is a 2006 coupe.
I don't quite understand how I can raise/lower the boot lid quickly as it is motorised?
Hi All,
A quick update on the boot closing problem.
I took it to a Bentley specialist near me and while it was in for service, I asked them to look at the problem with the boot latching.
They immediately knew what the problem was and resulted in fitting a new hinge assembly on the offside.
That work was done approximately a year ago and the boot close has worked perfectly ever since.
I reluctantly sold the car recently, for personal reasons, and I have to say I miss the old girl, but needs must etc etc.
Good luck with solving the problems on your own cars and I hope the closing motors become available soon.
As a matter of interest, is it not possible to get the original motor overhauled. You know, like the "good old days"
when MECHANICS repaired components rather than just throw used parts away (FITTERS)?
A quick update on the boot closing problem.
I took it to a Bentley specialist near me and while it was in for service, I asked them to look at the problem with the boot latching.
They immediately knew what the problem was and resulted in fitting a new hinge assembly on the offside.
That work was done approximately a year ago and the boot close has worked perfectly ever since.
I reluctantly sold the car recently, for personal reasons, and I have to say I miss the old girl, but needs must etc etc.
Good luck with solving the problems on your own cars and I hope the closing motors become available soon.
As a matter of interest, is it not possible to get the original motor overhauled. You know, like the "good old days"
when MECHANICS repaired components rather than just throw used parts away (FITTERS)?
Gassing Station | Bentley & Rolls Royce | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff