Boot Release

[Dazzer306]

Hi all

The in-car boot release has stopped working, when lever is pulled thee is no resistance there at all, key fob release is fine. I have recently replace back box would this be a cause of problem?

Anyone had issues with this any help would be great

[matt-c]

Sounds like the internal cable linking the handle in the front and the boot catch in the back. Remove the carpet lining from the boot lid - you don't need to remove it completely, it folds in half. So just remove the two screws from the pull handle, and 10 or so of the black plastic push-fit clips and you can bend it down to get access to the boot lock, which is held on by two 8mm nuts. Can't tell you how to get access to the handle in the front, but I'd imagine it involves lifting the carpet. Check these two points for problems - unless the cable has broken somewhere along it's length, I'd imagine the problem with exist at either the two end points, and could simply be the cable ball end has popped out the catch or handle, or part of either has broken.

[Dazzer306]

Thanks Matt

Did look in boot lid and cable seams to be attached still, looked in foot well and tried but carpet won't bunge because of seat undid front two bolts but couldn't find rear ones ?? I know there should be four but not removed before form IS200 any idea whereabouts they be

[matt-c]

Can't help there - never even looked to see where they are, let alone removed them

[Dave_Wigley]

Hi all have you tried boot lock in the boot lid as you can isolate the internal release on th external hard lock normal operation lock slot will be vertical if isolated it will be horizontal just a thought

[Dave_Wigley]

Sorry about the typing!!

[Dazzer306]

Thanks Dave will have a look see so your saying up its opened via lever ??

[Dave_Wigley]

Yes if it's straight up and down the lever should work if it's on its side the lever is isolated. I'm talking about the slot in the key barrel in the boot lid

[Dazzer306]

Thanks again Dave all sorted, would never of thought of that, love it when you learn something new, that's made my day

[Dave_Wigley]

No problem glad I could help

[matt-c]

I didn't even know you could do that Dave! I learned something new today as well!

[Dave_Wigley]

Glad I could help☺