HELP I Cant get in my boot

[tomski]

About a week ago I found that my central locking unit was full of water and had burnt out all the door motors for the locking inc petrol flap and boot. I had to break into the car as the key would not work in any door as the motors were seized and holding the bar inside the door down. I have replaced the door motors now and they are ok but I still cant get in the boot/petrol flap. I think the same thing must be happening in the boot too, burnt out motor holding the bar in the lock position. My question is if I drill out the boot lock will the boot open or will I still be locked out. If anyone has any tips on this it would be a big help as I cant even use the car as I cant put petrol in either.
Andrew

[dobbie82]

Do you have RAC/AA cover? My dad works as a contractor for them and they have a book of how to get into almost every car (and boot) going. perhaps you could call them and say youve locked the keys in the boot. and conveniently find them when the patrol arrives.

do you have the metal valet key? cant you get in with that?

[tomski]

Thanks for the reply. I dont have rac or aa cover, I have two keys for the car one slim key and the one with the light in, I think the keys are ok they fit both front door locks and ignition. I think the problem is more do to with the fact that the motor has seized and stoping me from turning the key
Andrew

[Brianmoooore]

The boot lock on the E30 works by swinging a little tab that sticks out sideways from the end of the push button. When unlocked, the tab lines up with the release lever on the boot catch, and when locked, the tab misses the release lever.
When you turn the boot lock to the unlock vertical position it mechanically moves this tab and the rod from the locking motor. Unless the push button assembly is broken, then you should not be able to turn the key to the unlock position if the motor is seized.
If you can turn the key anticlockwise to the vertical position and push the button, it's difficult to see why the catch won't open.
It's possible to drill a small hole in a certain place on the rear panel and release the catch.

[tomski]

I cant turn the lock to the vertical unlock position, so from what you are saying does it mean that drilling the lock will have no effect, and that I will have to drill a hole in the back panel. If so can you give me some idea as to where to drill please going from the original number plate holes. Pm me if you like as Iam sure lots of people wont be too happy about instructions on this site on how to break into the car
Thanks Andrew

[Simon]

No drilling!!

Get a socket extension, place it on the lock, and give it a blow with a hammer.

[tomski]

Guess where my socket set is lol. So its just a case of ext bar over the bit you push in and hit it ?
Andrew

[Simon]

Guess where my socket set is lol. So its just a case of ext bar over the bit you push in and hit it ?
Andrew

Yes!

[Richy325iTouring]

bring it round to mine and i'll do what simon says here

[tomski]

Thanks for the offer richy only problem being is that if it wont open I might not have enough petrol to get home as I cant put any more in. I will have a look lunch time when I get home and let you know
Thanks Mate, Andrew

[Richy325iTouring]

you can pull the petrol cap open it will just bend the pin on the actuator

ive had to do that in the past

[tomski]

All fixed now and a big thanks to richy for sortin it.
Cheers mate

[Richy325iTouring]

anytime fella
glad its all sorted now

[Ant]

Well done M8

[Simon]

How did you do it in the end?

[Richy325iTouring]

How did you do it in the end?

hammer and a 6 " 3/8 extention bar
then ran over to my mums to get a spare lock

thanks for the advice si

[Simon]

Good stuff!

[Richy325iTouring]

i was feeling a little guilty taking a hammer to such a nice face lift convert as well
but it was for a good reason and now its nearly perfect again