cerbera boot release

[mackers]

Any idea's. I have trouble opening the boot. When you press the button, you hear the clicking of the solenoid but it will not release. This used to happen when the car was parked in the sun. More often than not it would open. Now it wont open at all. Had to use the "alternative method" to get in and fill her up.

[FUBAR]

Im sure there are threads on this if you use the search button. Its probably the rod that connects the solonoid to the lock mechanism (I think, Im not very good with this stuff). Austec fixed mine last year, but many have done it themselves I believe.

Someone much cleverer than me will be along shortly to tell you Im talking crap again

[SlvrCrb]

FUBAR said:

Im sure there are threads on this if you use the search button. Its probably the rod that connects the solonoid to the lock mechanism (I think, Im not very good with this stuff). Austec fixed mine last year, but many have done it themselves I believe.

Someone much cleverer than me will be along shortly to tell you Im talking crap again

you could always drop a microwave on the boot to see if that frees it up a little.......

[FUBAR]

SlvrCrb said:

FUBAR said:

Im sure there are threads on this if you use the search button. Its probably the rod that connects the solonoid to the lock mechanism (I think, Im not very good with this stuff). Austec fixed mine last year, but many have done it themselves I believe.

Someone much cleverer than me will be along shortly to tell you Im talking crap again

you could always drop a microwave on the boot to see if that frees it up a little.......

Bastard. Dont rub it in.

I will would like to correct my earlier statement. Someone cleverer than me will be along after that twonk SlvrCrb has made a stupid post

[Aerofoil]

You need to adjust the rod that connects the solenoid to the lock. The rod had probably stretched and needs the connection re-adjusted so that the solenoid opens the lock wider when pushed. If you take of the number plate I seems to remember you can adust from there.

[simonkd]

Also check that the boot latch with the cable attached is secure and not wobbling about, this was the cause of my boot not opening. The 2 threaded inserts in the fibreglass had come loose.

Regards
Simon

[mackers]

Cheers guys for all your suggestions. I'll have a look at it this weekend

[mike_e]

You'll need to peel back the carpet inside the boot to take a proper look, also pull out the interior light, the bottom of the latch is visible from there. The motor is located behind the badge and is connected to the latch with some wire. If you can here the motor cycling then it's a good bet the wire has either busted, become detached or the adjusting collar has come loose and needs adjusment.

When adjusting the mechanism, make sure that the motor actuator is pulled out to its fullest extent. Use a screwdriver in the latch to simulate the boot shutting. Adjust the collar on the wire so that it almost touches the actuating lever on the latch. Press the button and see if it unlatches OK. Close the latch once more and check that the motor actuator has been pulled out.

Mike

[mackers]

Guess what ?, the wire connecting the motor to the latch had snapped. Needed Inspector Gadget hands to change the wire. Managed to do it, no more embarrassing moments at the petrol station.

Thanks Guys for the helpful info, much appreciated.