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problem with boot lid

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problem with boot lid

Post by bodsh1t » Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:44 pm

Hi can anyone help before I get spanked at the garage ive got a problem with the latch in me boot lid it wont lock its keeps sayin boot lid open on the dash when I lock the car it seems ti lock but when Im driving it keeps coming open any ideas pls

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Re: problem with boot lid

Post by snipez999 » Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:40 pm

Nothing to do with stable door section not closing properly?
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Re: problem with boot lid

Post by bodsh1t » Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:37 pm

The bottom half seem fine wen its locked ir dont open with central lokin key but does with the boot one on the fob

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Re: problem with boot lid

Post by marlin758 » Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:18 pm

A common problem with the boot lid coming unlatched is the failure of the microswitches or water ingress into the boot handle 

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http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... 540#p14540
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Re: problem with boot lid

Post by Ubatoid » Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:24 pm

Its the bump stops that need adjusting. There are upgraded ones now available that are spring loaded rather than just rubber.
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