Boot Lock
Boot Lock
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JamesSim

Original Poster:

497 posts

276 months

Sunday 10th March 2013
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Hi Folks,
My boot lock isn't retaining a locking position, is there a simple test to establish what has failed>
i.e. microswitch, mechanisim etc, when you press the name badge there is no sound/movement.

Kind regards,

James

ronspeedsix

208 posts

189 months

Monday 11th March 2013
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A ford door solenoid pulls a lever in the locking mechanism. If the mechanism doesn't retain it's locking position ther ar e several possibilities.
And, if also you don't hear the solenoid when pushing the badge it's maybe due to the same problem.

I would suspect the solenoid has gone. It's cheap but quite difficult to replace as you can't see anything.

Why the solenoid ? If te locking position is not retained, the lever of the boor lock isn't fully in position to lock up the latch.
This can be a problem in the boot lock mechanism, but more likely : a solenoid problem because you don't hear anything when pushing the button.

But first check if the's power at the solenoid and boot switch. Remove the N/S manhole cap in the backpanel and check the connectors.


Ronald.


JamesSim

Original Poster:

497 posts

276 months

Wednesday 13th March 2013
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Thanks Ronald,
Car is under a foot of snow at the moment, thaw is forecast for later today so I'll give it a check tomorrow.

Kind regards,

James