Boot solenoid red hot

[Barreti]

I guess its turned up its toes.
I've opened the boot a couple of times today and I have the Modwise boot release so I know its not a stuck switch.

Has it just breathed its last or do they work again when they cool down?

I've found a reference to a maplin part YD79 but the maplin website has 2 of them - YD79L (2Watt) and YD79K (5watt) - does anyone know which one I need ?

I need to get my hands on one damned quick because we're on the ferry to France on Thursday

Edited by Barreti on Sunday 4th July 19:32

[Barreti]

Thanks for the quick and informative responses guys.

The old one is definitely DECEASED so I'm off shopping tomorrow.

[Barreti]

Bearing in mind we're going to Le Mans Classic then on through France and Spain down to our place near Granada on Thursday I think I had a lucky escape that the solenoid went tonight.

When I took it out I also found this...

[Barreti]

I found the chrome rod hedgehopper but wouldn't using the cause you a problem if the servo failed in the open position (ie. boot lid closed and locked) like mine just did?

I used a wire because of this thought but I'd be happy to change this if its not likely to fix one problem and create another.

Edited by Barreti on Monday 5th July 23:00

[Barreti]

st, now I think about it of course it doesn't.

And I've use a wire and glued all the carpet back down.
You prat Barreti [grrrrrrr]