Locked boot!
Locked boot!
Author
Discussion

fergey

Original Poster:

20 posts

266 months

Tuesday 1st November 2005
quotequote all
Had a problem with the book release catch not releasing all the time and decided I could fix it with the old tightening of the cable behind the boot light. Only problem now is that the boot won't release at all (Can't believe I decided to tinker!). There is a faint "clicking" so badge button seems to be working - does anyone have any ideas on alternative methods to open boot?? Obviously with this sensitive info, emails to my address would be better than posting. Thanks

Toady1

1,622 posts

253 months

Tuesday 1st November 2005
quotequote all
will it not open by pushing down on the boot lid, pressing the button, and then see if it will release? it may be that the catch is being pulled on too much so you need to give it some slack to move the catch, if you can see what i mean?

gazzab

21,629 posts

311 months

Tuesday 1st November 2005
quotequote all
Get inside the car - rip out the helmet holder and then feed some key hole surgeons tools through the small bolt hole, pull out the boot light and then pull the catch open. Easy.
Sorry mate - dont know you as a poster and so cant send you the method.

robscim

840 posts

285 months

Tuesday 1st November 2005
quotequote all
I tried to use "the method" last weekend and failed, miserably!! Do they do lessons???

Had to use option 2 in the end.

Rob

olly

2,174 posts

313 months

Tuesday 1st November 2005
quotequote all
robscim said:
I tried to use "the method" last weekend and failed, miserably!! Do they do lessons???

Had to use option 2 in the end.

Rob


They ????

Your local dealer/specialist should be able to show you the correct method......

robscim

840 posts

285 months

Tuesday 1st November 2005
quotequote all
"Your local dealer/specialist should be able to show you the correct method......"

Olly,

You're right - I will ask them next time I'm there but I'm trying to stay away for a while (kids in sweetshop scenario).

Cheers

Rob

olly

2,174 posts

313 months

Tuesday 1st November 2005
quotequote all
robscim said:
kids in sweetshop scenario


LOL !!! Go to the servicing department rather than the showroom - or get the wife/girl friend to drive you there while wearing a scaf over your eyes !

fergey

Original Poster:

20 posts

266 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2005
quotequote all
Thanks for the responses, will try the "hold boot down" option tonight. Other than that I suppose the trip to not so local, but friendly dealer is on - luckily have half a tank of petrol left!