Boot opening

[anonymous-user]

I am moving my batery to the boot and it did strike me if it was flat that would cause me an extra problem.

I have a 1999 car and have worked out how to get in to the cabin with a flat battery, and how to open the doors but not the boot.

The Steve Heath book tells me what to do but I do not have the magic cable in the place his book points to .

Can someone tell me of a fail safe way to open a boot , if I had a flat battery ?

Many thanks

David

[bsdnazz]

cliffords said:

The Steve Heath book tells me what to do but I do not have the magic cable in the place his book points to .
David

Are you sure you don't have the cable? I had to have a good grope around before I found it on my Chim. Might the cable be on the other side? Mine is on the drivers side BTW.

[anonymous-user]

I don't know where the cable is ?
The SH book says remove something and there it is , I don't have it ?

Can you pm me what I am looking for please.

David

[phillpot]

I know "someone" who made a secret cable (universal bonnet pull or choke cables are ideal) that came through onto the cabin of their car. The knob was discretely positioned the theory was even if car was parked roof off it couldn't be seen and why would any one be looking for it if they didn't know it existed ?

[bigdods]

my '97 has a way in to the boot that has nothing to do with cables but I cant say more on here. If you give whoever services it for you a call they are sure to be able to explain the procedure.

[myph]

I see you are in West Sussex, I am in West Sussex so could come over to show you.

[anonymous-user]

Sorted it out today thank you very much for the offer.

David

[pil2255]

Hi i have a failed boot release, the button does nothing !! Checked all obvious causes but nothing ! My car is a 1995 Chimaera and is now running on fumes !! Please email me the method of getting the boot open so i can check the latch / solenoid plus fill it up with fuel !!

Thanks

[Barreti]

You really need to talk to someone who knows you and that you own a Chimaera Mike as you've only posted on here 3 times.

I suggest you either contact the garage who services the car for you, someone in your local TVRCC or the previous owner who may know what you are after and can advise you

It probably seems daft that we are careful protecting this information considering they are open top cars, but I'm sure you can understand our caution.

[philh]

This happened on mine and the cable from the solenoid to the boot catch had come out. I opened it via the secret way then fixed it. Not massive help i know sorry.

[pil2255]

Guys

I understand your caution with secret info ! I am stuck and the garage that has been looking after my car in Shenfield (essex) has proven not to be very good with TVR's I spent £3000 over 3 months and each time i got it back it had a new problem so rather give them a wide birth from now !!
Not got enough fuel to get it more than about 20 miles so really desperate to get to the tank and fill up !!

Its been a disapointing start to TVR ownership but hoping after all the expense a fun summer ahead !!

Cheers

Mike

[haircutmike]

pil2255 said:

Guys

I understand your caution with secret info ! I am stuck and the garage that has been looking after my car in Shenfield (essex) has proven not to be very good with TVR's I spent £3000 over 3 months and each time i got it back it had a new problem so rather give them a wide birth from now !!
Not got enough fuel to get it more than about 20 miles so really desperate to get to the tank and fill up !!

Its been a disapointing start to TVR ownership but hoping after all the expense a fun summer ahead !!

Cheers

Mike

Check you're emails, just PM'd you.

Or call

Edited by haircutmike on Monday 17th January 15:14

ETA Don't really think you want your mobby number on a public forum.

Edited by Big Al. on Monday 17th January 17:19

[pil2255]

Peter

Thanks a million for your help !!
Will be having a look at the fuses before the alternative solution put into action !!
Your car look very nice !! Mine needs a little TLC but i will get there eventually.

Regards

Mike

[pil2255]

Thanks for all your help and advice, Got boot open and now filled up with fuel !!
Cable between actuator and release mechanism corroded and slipped through retaining screws !! Plus blown fuse !!

Strange place for a key !! (you will know what i mean)

Ordered a bike brake cable to cut down and replace.

Cheers
Mike

[John042]

Hi Chaps, my problem's the same. I know how to open the door and have found a bowden cable running from the boot lock, over the wheel arch, down the door frame and disappearing forward along the door sill. PM me please as to where it's likily to terminate. Cheers John042

[Daves4c]

Can somebody please send me the secret method of opening the boot when the battery is flat. I have a TVR S4C with a dead battery and of course my Steve Heath is in the boot aghhhh Thanks!
Dave

[sgrimshaw]

Wrong forum Dave.

Try the S series forum.

[Chashing]

bigdods said:

my '97 has a way in to the boot that has nothing to do with cables but I cant say more on here. If you give whoever services it for you a call they are sure to be able to explain the procedure.

I recently purchased my 1997 Chimaera and arrived today only to find a dead battery and not knowing how to access the boot manually, reading these forums it appears you are the man that may have an answer, please pm me, much appreciated

Charlie

[LukeSi]

Chashing said:

bigdods said:

my '97 has a way in to the boot that has nothing to do with cables but I cant say more on here. If you give whoever services it for you a call they are sure to be able to explain the procedure.

I recently purchased my 1997 Chimaera and arrived today only to find a dead battery and not knowing how to access the boot manually, reading these forums it appears you are the man that may have an answer, please pm me, much appreciated

Charlie

I'm afraid you aren't known to the community so probably won't get a reply. Contact the previous owner/Dealer you bought it from, they should be able to help.

[Ozmira]

LukeSi said:

Chashing said:

bigdods said:

my '97 has a way in to the boot that has nothing to do with cables but I cant say more on here. If you give whoever services it for you a call they are sure to be able to explain the procedure.

I recently purchased my 1997 Chimaera and arrived today only to find a dead battery and not knowing how to access the boot manually, reading these forums it appears you are the man that may have an answer, please pm me, much appreciated

Charlie

I'm afraid you aren't known to the community so probably won't get a reply. Contact the previous owner/Dealer you bought it from, they should be able to help.

if you are in canada the tvr community is quiet small yet very tight over there. the guy you purchased the car from should and will be able to tell you everything you need to know.