Boot lock woes

Mikeal1 · 26th November 2014, 18:47

Hi all,

Recently my tourer boot lock has been playing up.

When I lock the car, it beeps as if I have a food open, but nothing is open.
Then when I unlock the car (press the button twice) the boot won't open. All the doors and the rear glass open fine, but the boot itself doesn't.
If I unplug the battery for 20 mins, it cures the problem, for a couple of days.

Any thoughts?

roverbarmy · 26th November 2014, 18:54

Try adjusting the rubber door stops. They harden as the weather gets colder and don't allow the door to rest fully closed.
Mike

Mikeal1 · 26th November 2014, 19:40

I can't find them, lol. Are they on the tailgate its self?

championdaddy · 26th November 2014, 20:40

The tailgate has Micro switches in the mech that take a lot of abuse when the it shuts.
Vibration when it slams.

the only way I cured mine was to take the lock off and clean it properly. A can of compressed air, PCB cleaner and clean cloths.
Hasnt gone wrong since........but maybe Im lucky

Mikeal1 · 26th November 2014, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by championdaddy

The tailgate has Micro switches in the mech that take a lot of abuse when the it shuts.
Vibration when it slams.

the only way I cured mine was to take the lock off and clean it properly. A can of compressed air, PCB cleaner and clean cloths.
Hasnt gone wrong since........but maybe Im lucky

We're you having the same issues?
When the boot won't open, the boot release switch in the cab does nothing either?

Dragrad · 26th November 2014, 22:08

Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old

championdaddy · 27th November 2014, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikeal1

We're you having the same issues?
When the boot won't open, the boot release switch in the cab does nothing either?

Pretty much..... Although I never used to use the button in the front anyway so can't comment on that.

If you are still struggling. .....I have a spare lock in the shed

Mikeal1 · 27th November 2014, 16:51

I disconnected the battery last night, haven't used the boot today, I'll let you know my friend.

Thank you

Paulym · 27th November 2014, 18:11

Hi There

On the boot lid there are a pair of stoppers basically they are a pair of conical rubber pillars that set the distance I found a half turn on these (Unscrew) to set the lid a little higher cured the problem I had which was a hammering noise as it tried to release. That was well over a year ago now without recurring. Adjust these and see what happens simple fix.

I hope this helps chap.

ATB

26th November 2014, 18:47	#1
Mikeal1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Albrighton Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 183 Thanked 149 Times in 96 Posts	Boot lock woes Hi all, Recently my tourer boot lock has been playing up. When I lock the car, it beeps as if I have a food open, but nothing is open. Then when I unlock the car (press the button twice) the boot won't open. All the doors and the rear glass open fine, but the boot itself doesn't. If I unplug the battery for 20 mins, it cures the problem, for a couple of days. Any thoughts? __________________ Mods Done so far: Plenum spy hole mod, bonnet mod, handbrake mod. New Smiley plate with club website address. LED bulbs fitted throughout, inc glove box and Numberplate, Flipkey, rear parking sensors, rear offside cubby hole cover, 2x extra LED ambient lights in tourer boot, ultimate remote, walnut gear knob, Walnut steering wheel, in-line stat, illuminated sun visors, load cover with dog guard, extra aux and USB sockets in armrest.

26th November 2014, 18:54	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Try adjusting the rubber door stops. They harden as the weather gets colder and don't allow the door to rest fully closed. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

26th November 2014, 19:40	#3
Mikeal1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Albrighton Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 183 Thanked 149 Times in 96 Posts	I can't find them, lol. Are they on the tailgate its self? __________________ Mods Done so far: Plenum spy hole mod, bonnet mod, handbrake mod. New Smiley plate with club website address. LED bulbs fitted throughout, inc glove box and Numberplate, Flipkey, rear parking sensors, rear offside cubby hole cover, 2x extra LED ambient lights in tourer boot, ultimate remote, walnut gear knob, Walnut steering wheel, in-line stat, illuminated sun visors, load cover with dog guard, extra aux and USB sockets in armrest.

26th November 2014, 22:08	#6
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27th November 2014, 16:51	#8
Mikeal1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Albrighton Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 183 Thanked 149 Times in 96 Posts	Boot lock woes I disconnected the battery last night, haven't used the boot today, I'll let you know my friend. Thank you __________________ Mods Done so far: Plenum spy hole mod, bonnet mod, handbrake mod. New Smiley plate with club website address. LED bulbs fitted throughout, inc glove box and Numberplate, Flipkey, rear parking sensors, rear offside cubby hole cover, 2x extra LED ambient lights in tourer boot, ultimate remote, walnut gear knob, Walnut steering wheel, in-line stat, illuminated sun visors, load cover with dog guard, extra aux and USB sockets in armrest.

26th November 2014, 20:40	#4
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	The tailgate has Micro switches in the mech that take a lot of abuse when the it shuts. Vibration when it slams. the only way I cured mine was to take the lock off and clean it properly. A can of compressed air, PCB cleaner and clean cloths. Hasnt gone wrong since........but maybe Im lucky

27th November 2014, 18:11	#9
Paulym Loves to post Rover 2.5V6 Connie SE (White Gold) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rushden Posts: 378 Thanks: 166 Thanked 70 Times in 53 Posts	Stoppers Hi There On the boot lid there are a pair of stoppers basically they are a pair of conical rubber pillars that set the distance I found a half turn on these (Unscrew) to set the lid a little higher cured the problem I had which was a hammering noise as it tried to release. That was well over a year ago now without recurring. Adjust these and see what happens simple fix. I hope this helps chap. ATB __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My own true Constance Boot Release Mod Walnut trims, Tail Light Seals & Torpedoes T4 Health check done (Thanks Mr T4 ) Real Walnut Dash (Thanks Paul D) Power Folds (one down one to go) Timing Belts Pump and Matrix Replaced (Phil T4) Bonnet release mod (Thanks Paul D) IPK De-lined (Thanks klarzy) New wheels (Thanks Paul D) Compensator, LED bulbs ABS Sensor and more(Thanks John H) Projectors (Thanks Paul D) Puddle light LED Strips Mods to do: Rear Spoiler?