BMW Mini

[paoloh]

Anyone know how to open the boot if central locking has failed?

[UncappedTag]

HTH

[theundecided]

paoloh said:

Anyone know how to open the boot if central locking has failed?

Not sure you'll get the right response here - I'd try the MINI forum on the first page of the forums.

[pilchardthecat]

Most BMWs have a catch in the boot that allow it to be opened from inside the car. Can't remember if the Mini had one though

[paoloh]

theundecided said:

paoloh said:

Anyone know how to open the boot if central locking has failed?

Not sure you'll get the right response here - I'd try the MINI forum on the first page of the forums.

I've tried but very slow in there and it's quite urgent.

[paoloh]

pilchardthecat said:

Most BMWs have a catch in the boot that allow it to be opened from inside the car. Can't remember if the Mini had one though

Do you know roughly where?

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paoloh said:

pilchardthecat said:

Most BMWs have a catch in the boot that allow it to be opened from inside the car. Can't remember if the Mini had one though

Do you know roughly where?

I think it's in the boot?

[pilchardthecat]

paoloh said:

pilchardthecat said:

Most BMWs have a catch in the boot that allow it to be opened from inside the car. Can't remember if the Mini had one though

Do you know roughly where?

No idea, sorry. As i say i can't remember if the Mini had one, i sold mine in 2003

[RobM77]

Call BMW, or perhaps drive to your nearest dealer?

[paoloh]

RobM77 said:

Call BMW, or perhaps drive to your nearest dealer?

Tried that, had to fax over my question and someone will get back to me.....

[paoloh]

UncappedTag said:

paoloh said:

pilchardthecat said:

Most BMWs have a catch in the boot that allow it to be opened from inside the car. Can't remember if the Mini had one though

Do you know roughly where?

I think it's in the boot?

Get a grip you fool

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paoloh said:

UncappedTag said:

paoloh said:

pilchardthecat said:

Most BMWs have a catch in the boot that allow it to be opened from inside the car. Can't remember if the Mini had one though

Do you know roughly where?

I think it's in the boot?

Get a grip you fool

[bazking69]

It'll be a cable with an eyelet sticking out somewhere in the boot. IIRC it'll be on the o/s.

Pull the seats down and get in there it a torch.

[gonzales]

I have no idea, sorry. Mine failed with the boot open thankfully.

Have you tried the guys on Northern Mini or total mini they may be able to help?

[sherman]

The cables underneath the rear seat squab .

[paoloh]

sherman said:

The cables underneath the rear seat squab .

Do you mean under the base of the seat?

[Thudd]

Yes, underneath the seat cushions. Careful as the machined metal edges to the holes are sharp.

And have you tried operating the locking with the key in the drivers door?

[sherman]

[paoloh]

Thudd said:

Yes, underneath the seat cushions. Careful as the machined metal edges to the holes are sharp.

And have you tried operating the locking with the key in the drivers door?

It is non remote locking.

It has failed completely.

[bazking69]

Do you mean central locking by key or manual locks?