Boot release

[aclouting]

I'm having a problem opening the boot of my 4litre Chimaera (1999). I think the boot solanoid has gone as it has been playing up for the last month. Problem no is obviously that I can't refuel without being able to get into the boot. Can anyone recommend a bypass to getting the boot open? I've sent off for a replacement solanoid. Any tips on how easy it is to fit also greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Andy

[spend]

Its in the bible, if you haven't got one, no one will post the info openly... BigAl must have a (well developed by now ) standard mail he sends out, try asking him, if he doesn't show up.

Dave

[aclouting]

Just been searching the site and seen responses similar and understand the security issue - thanks anyway. Haven't got a copy of the bible but will go and try and get one.

Can get into the car, start it etc so if you know a way to pop the boot from that position that would be useful!

[oggs]

Do you know any PH'ers??

[aclouting]

Unfortunately not!

[oggs]

Apart from going to a nearby PH'er with a TVR i'd suggest calling out the AA/Rac
They help me when I locked my keys in the boot

[bam50]

oggs said:

Apart from going to a nearby PH'er with a TVR i'd suggest calling out the AA/Rac
They help me when I locked my keys in the boot

Yep, done that. Fortunately, with a bit of fiddling, I was still able to open the boot with the boot release switch.

[im]

oggs said:

They help me when I locked my keys in the boot

Been there, done that, got...

Pull into Petrol station and park
Using switch, open boot
Take keys out of ignition round to rear of car
Unscrew filler cap
Place keys down inside boot for a moment whilst filling up
Replace filler cap
Slam Boot
Begin to walk to cashier

................slowly realise...............



Upshot: Busy saturday mid-morning and a whole lane of petrol pumps are cordoned off as traffic builds out onto the main street...

[aclouting]

Got the answer I needed thanks!

[Big Al.]

spend said:

Its in the bible, if you haven't got one, no one will post the info openly... BigAl must have a (well developed by now ) standard mail he sends out, try asking him, if he doesn't show up.

Dave

Jeeze just dozed off there! Was up then? who wants what?

ETA

st too late! oh well next time

Edited by Big Al. on Wednesday 19th March 18:42

[spend]

Big Al. said:

spend said:

Its in the bible, if you haven't got one, no one will post the info openly... BigAl must have a (well developed by now ) standard mail he sends out, try asking him, if he doesn't show up.

Dave

Jeeze just dozed off there! Was up then? who wants what?

ETA

st too late! oh well next time

Edited by Big Al. on Wednesday 19th March 18:42

OldFartitis setting in is it Al? need your 40winks.. geriatric sundowning is it or something like that

Dave

[Big Al.]

spend said:

OldFartitis setting in is it Al? need your 40winks.. geriatric sundowning is it or something like that

Dave

Nah. nothing like that, too busy sorting out prima donnas on all the other forums.

[spend]

Big Al. said:

spend said:

OldFartitis setting in is it Al? need your 40winks.. geriatric sundowning is it or something like that

Dave

Nah. nothing like that, too busy sorting out prima donnas on all the other forums.

What on PH? never!

[aclouting]

So I've managed to get into my boot now

Does anyone know where the 2 wire actuator is that I need to change???

[Pupp]

aclouting said:

So I've managed to get into my boot now

Does anyone know where the 2 wire actuator is that I need to change???

Near the lock, behind the carpet

[Ribol]

Pupp said:

aclouting said:

So I've managed to get into my boot now

Does anyone know where the 2 wire actuator is that I need to change???

Near the lock, behind the carpet

..........and Maplin do them for £9.00:

"YD79L" Car Door Lock 2W

[Aubrey]

Hey Big Al, can I have a copy of your 'generic' e-mail please?

Thanks!

[aclouting]

Tried pulling back the carpet at by the lock but can't see it. Is it in the boot floor, side or back?

[Ribol]

aclouting said:

Tried pulling back the carpet at by the lock but can't see it. Is it in the boot floor, side or back?

Near the number plate

[Seasider]

Ribol said:

aclouting said:

Tried pulling back the carpet at by the lock but can't see it. Is it in the boot floor, side or back?

Near the number plate

Behind the bracket it mounts on