Boot won't open

[pacman1]

Had a look in the bible, it appears there is a boot solenoid fuse.
Where might this fuse live, so I can check it?
There appears to be no 'other' way in either.
Tia chaps.

Btw, stock 350i on an '89 plate.

[jock sproket]

sproket

ETA

Do you really want every scrote on the internet to know how to break into your pride and joy?

Edited by Big Al. on Saturday 25th August 18:03

[pacman1]

Cheers Jock!

Now all I need to do is fix it properly!

[jmorgan]

Er, gents, open forum.......

[pacman1]

Well yes, I know, but as Jock said, it's why we don't keep valuables in there.

[jon haines]

I have been running round for 18 months with a cable tie hanging down from which i attached to the cable so just have to pull cable tie to open boot. finally decided to sort the faulty switch out but have left cable tie there for emergencies.

ETA

Come on guys this is a public forum!

Edited by Big Al. on Saturday 25th August 18:05

[pacman1]

Sorry, didn't mean to instigate a 'how to beak in' thread.

Back on track, could anyone kindly tell me where this solenoid fuse is located?

[jmorgan]

I only have the info for a 400.

400 fuse box/relay


Edit. You never know but......

[pacman1]

Cheers JM, just found the same diagram for mine in the book. Thanks mate!

[jmorgan]

No problem. I scanned the 400 manual. If anyone wants it, I'll put a link up.

[pacman1]

Ok, I'm in the boot now. It appears I have the same layout of relays/fuses as yourself JM.
No. 6 fuse also covers the heater fan which works plus the door mirrors, so it ain't that. Have tried another relay, still no joy.
Will check feed & earth to solenoid tomorrow.

[jmorgan]

Got a meter? My solenoid has been changed. They do fail. I assume its not actuating when you do the usual? Tried the switch?

[pacman1]

jmorgan said:

Got a meter? My solenoid has been changed. They do fail. I assume its not actuating when you do the usual? Tried the switch?

No meter I'm afraid. You are correct, it's not actuating, so I figure if I can guarantee the feed and the earth to it I shall know if it's knackered or not. Haven't tried the switch tho, think I'll do that first now. Good call!

[jmorgan]

Multi meters are cheap now, might be worth a punt. Even a bulb set up will help. I would not assume that stuff on the same circuit is proof it is volts getting there. In my case the solenoid was operating but very weak and the meter confirmed good earth and battery.