Post 333815 by gotmeaT-5 on 2010-09-26 21:23:29
I have a small irritating problem with my T-5s boot lock sometimes the car will lock on the remote and sometimes it wont, indicator lights will flash as if it's locked but the door peg things dont drop
The problem is definately with the boot lock so to activate the remote locking I have to open the boot slam it shut then sometimes it will lock or not. Most of the time the boot will stay locked even after the doors have unlocked any ideas ? The boot has been been adjusted and oiled and it's not happening all the time
Post 333891 by Alan M on 2010-09-27 07:33:20
Check the wiring in your door/boot hinge as it can get damaged and cause similar problems to what you are experiencing.
Post 333897 by 96T5Andy on 2010-09-27 08:43:53
I had to replace the tailgate lock mechanism solenoid on my estate as I had similar intemittent locking / not locking problenms. unit was about a tenner on ebay I think - but obv check whats said in above post first
Post 334228 by flyingbrick on 2010-09-28 15:17:19
[quote=96T5Andy;333897]I had to replace the tailgate lock mechanism solenoid on my estate as I had similar intemittent locking / not locking problenms. unit was about a tenner on ebay I think - but obv check whats said in above post first[/quote]
I concur
Post 759069 by kmb on 2015-02-08 23:06:57
Hmmm (another thread revival) I had an issue twice the other evening with a similar problem, everything locks on the remote, apart from the boot... although using the key in the boot lock does operate and lock all doors including the boot and the remote then unlocks everything.
It's Ok for the moment but I don't want to have to check the boot is locked every time, would it be a time for another boot lock solenoid as mentioned above?
Post 759080 by claymore on 2015-02-09 08:40:17
Yep, it's one of the things I need to sort on mine as well.
Post 759130 by kmb on 2015-02-09 14:45:58
I have no idea what this part looks like or where to find it, sorry for being so useless, but anyone have any eBay links or part numbers?
Is it a simple change over job or require a bit more know-how?
Thanks good people of the forum :)
Post 760106 by kmb on 2015-02-18 16:24:27
Afternoon all, it's confirmed - my boot doesn't lock with the central locking and only locks on the key, although it does work in reverse from the boot key to centrally lock all the other doors.
Additionally the remote locks everything except the boot lock, although strangely does unlock the boot.
Anyone have a boot lock solenoid available? If not, part numbers and/or links would be greatly appreciated from those in the know.
Thanks
Post 760157 by kmb on 2015-02-18 21:29:28
I've just stuck a wanted thread up for the tailgate solenoid part, can anyone confirm this is the part?
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Post 761100 by bunka T5 on 2015-02-27 08:01:51
Similar issue but my boot never locks with central locking, but 100% of the time always UN locks with central locking. This makes popping in and out of the car in town very very annoying. Lock doors, lock boot, check, rinse, repeat..
Post 761107 by kmb on 2015-02-27 09:02:14
Hi Bunka - Mine is now at that exact stage as well, I have a replacement locking mechanism from an early V70 (as per my picture above) being sent, it will be a few weeks before I fit but I'll let you know if it solves the issue!
Post 761262 by bunka T5 on 2015-02-28 00:29:30
Funnily enough Robert DIY just did a video on this, not exact same issue but it can apparently be the wiring to the boot mech which can cause it to be intermittent .. taking off the rear boot door interior panel will give access to the cable, so check that if you can, you may change the mech and find it still doesnt work if that is the case !
Let me know how it goes! When i get some free time im checking my cables too..
Post 761388 by kmb on 2015-02-28 21:35:20
Will update this thread in a few weeks when the new part is fitted :)
Post 764671 by kmb on 2015-03-21 14:18:45
Well, good news, the part pictured above solved the problem!
It took about 30 minutes to remove the old and then fit, worst part is avoiding snapping all the tailgate trim clips, all working again, happy days!