boot won’t lock
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Topic: boot won’t lock
Posted By: Grover
Subject: boot won’t lock
Date Posted: 18-August-2003 at 08:51
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Hi all, My flipping boot won't shut! I can hear the solenoid or switch clicking when I press the remote or the in-car switch but the darn thing won't catch. Tied up with an embarassing piece string at the mo... Any ideas? 1997 E39 Thanks ------------- Lord Grover of Sodbury... Love God 
'97 523i SE (E39) |
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 18-August-2003 at 19:15
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Has it got a button you press in? Mine keeps sticking cos' it needs oiling, when it sticks in the boot won't shut as the catch is still open. Try pulling it the button out then shutting lid. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Grover
Date Posted: 22-August-2003 at 09:13
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Unfortunately it was the solenoid - £85.83 incl fitting at Wellsway, Bath. |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 22-August-2003 at 16:57
Ouch...
Last time I bought a solenoid it was £5 from a scrapper, as mine went on one of my back doors. Dealer price apparently was about £60 (and theres nowt on them) ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |