Boot doesnt lock

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satan16v
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Post Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:47 pm

Evening chaps

Is there a common fault with the boot lid not locking with the central locking?

Anywhere I should look first?

Thanks
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Post Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:05 pm

check the small connecting rod in lock as mine keeps coming off plastic holding clip
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Post Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:26 pm

There's no known common fault. First thing to do is remove the rear trim panel inside the boot and see if the lock motor moves or not when the locking is operated.
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Post Thu Apr 17, 2014 4:53 pm

boot doesn't lock with the key either

its a coupe by the way

I'll be stripping it back this weekend to have a look, but thought I'd get a check list of what to look for first
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Post Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:29 am

The petrol cap locks...

I'm going to get stuck into it today
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