Central locking not working and boot will not unlock.

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Post Sat May 04, 2013 1:02 pm

Gents, had my unit replaced about a year ago, seems like its stopped working again but this time I can't get into the boot with the key,everything else opens with the key. Answers on a postcard!
Thanks in advance
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Post Sat May 04, 2013 1:17 pm

buy a universal centrol locking kit
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Post Sat May 04, 2013 1:39 pm

Sure you're not using a valet key? Try it in the glovebox.
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Post Sat May 04, 2013 4:19 pm

Pretty sure thanks Brian, last time the unit went I never had an issue opening the boot with the key.........
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Post Sat May 04, 2013 6:09 pm

The key works in the glovebox......
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Post Sat May 04, 2013 7:24 pm

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Post Sat May 04, 2013 8:23 pm

Will the key turn the barrel?