Boot release solenoid

[yellabelly]

Have been repainting the rear chassis frame and had left the boot open all day, went to close the boot and the catch wouldn't latch. The solenoid is not working and I cannot get a voltage reading when using the key/alarm fob. Have checked the fuse box, there is no relay fitted in the position shown in the bible for a S3 so anyone got any ideas?
I found from searching old threads that the solenoid has part number MO301 but no indication of supplier, has anyone bought one recently and if so where from and price , please.
I am currently using the emergency release to get access.
Thanks in anticiption

[bugsy]

yellabelly said:

Have been repainting the rear chassis frame and had left the boot open all day, went to close the boot and the catch wouldn't latch. The solenoid is not working and I cannot get a voltage reading when using the key/alarm fob. Have checked the fuse box, there is no relay fitted in the position shown in the bible for a S3 so anyone got any ideas? I found from searching old threads that the solenoid has part number MO301 but no indication of supplier, has anyone bought one recently and if so where from and price , please. I am currently using the emergency release to get access. Thanks in anticiption

Modwise, £4.80, 01793 770730 ask for David Beer



>> Edited by bugsy on Sunday 7th August 14:32

[yellabelly]

bugsy, many thanks. Phoned David this morning and he was putting it in the post this afternoon £4.80+VAT
excellent service from Mod-wise.See you at SCH3
YB

[silverback mike]

Mine did that today as well, after leaving it open for most of the day.

Funny, but when I pushed the bottom right hand corner to close it, it worked perfectly again.

[yellabelly]

Mike,you were lucky, I fitted the new solenoid but it did not work. I have the fuse box out but no blown fuse have had the 7.5A RH Side Light fuse blow previously. I suspect that I am an electrical idiot and it is something obvious that my midget brain can't comprehend.
Your chassis painting is looking good, I have been doing the same, will post photos soon, did you use a spray gun to coat the frame?

[bugsy]

I bought the magic hidden catch kit, only 15 squids