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Old 18th January 2021, 22:15   #1
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Hi all,

The interior boot release button on my 53 plate 75 saloon by the bonnet release is not working (just got the car). Boot opens fine with the key.

Any tips on where to look?

Thanks
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Old 18th January 2021, 22:21   #2
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Hi all,

The interior boot release button on my 53 plate 75 saloon by the bonnet release is not working (just got the car). Boot opens fine with the key.

Any tips on where to look?

Thanks

I have a suspicion the interior button is just a blank in later models but i'm sure someone more knowledgable then i will be along soon
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Old 18th January 2021, 23:44   #3
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It's got the boot pop picture on it, so appears to be a button, not a blank. (My Mrs ZT saloon is also a button and that is an 04 plate)
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Old 19th January 2021, 02:17   #4
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I have a suspicion the interior button is just a blank in later models but i'm sure someone more knowledgable then i will be along soon
Part correct, in later tourers it’s a blank.

The button on mine sometimes fails to open the boot, I suspect it might be dirty switch contacts as it’s so rarely used.
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The interior boot release button on my ... 75 saloon ... is not working (just got the car) ... Any tips on where to look?
Hello Adam,

As this button simply provides an earth for the BCU, I would try to get access to the switch wiring and trace the black wire to its earthing point and check that.

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