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Jammed Boot lid. SE
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:02 pm
by jezman
Help please, boot lid jammed closed.
Will unlock ok with either key, remote or console cable, but won't open !
NRMA can't help, something is jamming the latch.
Any clues please ?
Re: Jammed Boot lid. SE
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:22 pm
by pezchops
if no one comes up with any ideas you may need to see a panel beater.
im sure they deal with that sort of thing all the time.
Did you Google it?
NA with a jammed boot- a guy used a hole saw to get to the detached connecting rod between the key hole and the latch.
Re: Jammed Boot lid. SE
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:56 pm
by NitroDann
If heavy things are in there they are probably against it.
Try slamming the brakes on HARD.
Seriously
Re: Jammed Boot lid. SE
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:04 pm
by davekmoore
Yep, and/or find a very steep hill.
Re: Jammed Boot lid. SE
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:53 pm
by KevGoat
Maybe try pushing down on the bootlid while unlocking ...
edit: .... ummm ... not while going downhill, slamming the brakes on
Re: Jammed Boot lid. SE
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:52 pm
by davekmoore
All of the above.
All usual disclaimers apply.
Re: Jammed Boot lid. SE
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:18 am
by jezman
Thanks gentlemen for the imaginative ideas
Solution was simple in the end..........
Squeezed the thin WD40 tube between the rubber seal and boot lid, gave it 10 minutes and it opened normally.
Note to self: lubricate catch regularly !