[Midnight Blue]

My boot release has been playing up for months. It takes half a dozen presses on the remote before it clicks open - whirring all the time. I had resorted to using the key.

Today I decided to try to sort it. I removed the cover from the back of the boot and sprayed WD40 on all the mechanism - although it all seemed to work freely enough. I pushed the lock down and pressed the button and it flew open - same with the remote. Shut the lid ..... whirrr, whirr, whirr.

It had to be the bolt - couldn't be anything else. I noticed it was not quite straight. Got an allen key and loosened the bolts and moved it up. Tightened it - BINGO - worked a treat. It only needed a slight adjustment - too much and the boot lid stands proud of the wing.

I now have a boot lid that pops up on demand with no whirring. I am a very happy bunny

This post has been edited by Midnight Blue: 01 March 2008 - 06:03 PM

[BenF]

not from Barry are you?

[pumanurse]

[Midnight Blue]

I think I must be missing something ..... ??

[pumanurse]

you don't want to know Pat

[BenF]

[Midnight Blue]

It was supposed to be a helpful post for anyone in the same position - not a reference to the Rampant Rabbit thread

[Crystalpuma]

I had that problem, and did exactly as you did. It was perfect for about 2 days and now same old problem

[Spike]

maybe the bolts arnt tight enough, so it slips outta positition?

[Crystalpuma]

Hmm could have a look.

Shoddy workmanship that...I will have to try and remember which PPer I got to do that

[arcdef]

i was about to post about this problem!!! ill give it ago in the morning as it drives me mad!!

cheers

[Midnight Blue]

It is soooooooooo nice to just press the remote (or the button on car) and have it open!!

I think slamming it shut takes its toll over the years and moves it slightly.

Hmm could have a look.

Shoddy workmanship that...I will have to try and remember which PPer I got to do that

Should have done it yourself!!!

[e3silversurfer]

is the "bolt" the metal catch thingy that is screwed into the boot lid by 3 allen key type bolts???

[Midnight Blue]

yep

[D.J]

Interesting little find.

I have found that if i press down on the tailgate while it is "whirring" away, it releases, but i will def look at re-positioning the bolt.

[Midnight Blue]

Mine did that - it is because the bolt/pin is too high. It only needs moving a fraction.

[cubapuma]

Ta for the hint. I will have a go at mone as it's displaying the same symptoms .