TVR TUSCAN mkl boot kid not opening

[Lobsterlegs]

The boot lid on my TVR TUSCAN is not opening. when depressing the Tuscan badge nothing happens. There’s no usual noise from the solenoid. It’s always been weak and required 3/4 attempts to get the lid open but now it’s failed. Any ideas on how to get in manually? I desperately need to fill her up.

Thanks
Lobsterlegs

Edited by Lobsterlegs on Sunday 27th September 15:20

[BIG DUNC]

I am not familiar with the Tuscan so cannot help.
Even if I could, this isn’t the info most would want posted on a public forum.
Hopefully someone will PM you, or otherwise a garage may be able to help?

[nawarne]

Lobster, old sport,

Most folks will be reluctant to even PM you - your history on PH is hardly extensive!

Can you not 'phone previous owner and ask for access method? Or contact a TVR specialist and ask the same Q?

Nick

[blueg33]

Indeed, most wont tell you for obvious reasons.

Once you are in, there is a fix for the button that involves a 2p piece IIRC

[Lobsterlegs]

I would love to drive to you all to show you my lovely TVR Tuscan and proof of vehicle ownership. But I don’t have enough fuel because I can’t get in the boot to fill her up!!!!

Joking aside, Don’t worry, the guys at Bespoke Performance know me well and I have now spoken to them. I was caught out on the weekend and they were closed so I thought I would reach out to the wider group of Pistonheads.

[blueg33]

Its nothing personal - many of us have asked the question and had a similar response

[Lobsterlegs]

Hi BlueG33

OK. Managed to get inside the boot!!
What’s the trick with a 2p coin? I’m intrigued.

Thanks
PS. Has anyone any knowledge of replacing the boot latch solenoid. I’m pretty sure that’s what’s failed in this case.

[blueg33]

Lobsterlegs said:

Hi BlueG33

OK. Managed to get inside the boot!!
What’s the trick with a 2p coin? I’m intrigued.

Thanks
PS. Has anyone any knowledge of replacing the boot latch solenoid. I’m pretty sure that’s what’s failed in this case.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1121190

[nawarne]

blueg33 said:

Lobsterlegs said:

Hi BlueG33

OK. Managed to get inside the boot!!
What’s the trick with a 2p coin? I’m intrigued.

Thanks
PS. Has anyone any knowledge of replacing the boot latch solenoid. I’m pretty sure that’s what’s failed in this case.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1121190

....As far as I'm aware, my boot solenoid is still the original - as fitted in 2004.
I've never replaced it.
What I have done is taken the solenoid out of the car and lubricated it. At the same time, I took the time to dribble some oil down the 'associated' bowden cables and lubricated the linkage from the solenoid to the catch. Common sense maintenance.

I did make sure the badge button was activating the switch when pushed. That contact position is adjustable using the M4(?) nylocs that secure the badge/spring assembly.

Nick

[s6boy]

When I upgraded the alarm the boot release function was added to the new key fob, well worth doing.

[Lobsterlegs]

Thanks guys,
Will try and give it a go.