Jammed Boot lid. SE

jezman · Postby **jezman** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 3:02 pm

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 ?

pezchops · Postby **pezchops** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 6:22 pm

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.

Postby **NitroDann** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:56 pm

If heavy things are in there they are probably against it.

Try slamming the brakes on HARD.

Seriously

davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:04 pm

Yep, and/or find a very steep hill.

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:53 pm

Maybe try pushing down on the bootlid while unlocking ...

edit: .... ummm ... not while going downhill, slamming the brakes on :shock:

davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 10:52 pm

All of the above.

All usual disclaimers apply.

jezman · Postby **jezman** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:18 am

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 !