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Old 22nd March 2022, 14:49   #1
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The boot release switch on my 75 has stopped working and just seems to be stuck. I can still open the boot with my key so no immediate problem.

Can anyone offer a solution please?
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Old 22nd March 2022, 15:24   #2
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Clean the contacts behind it and spray a bit of contact cleaner on them 😎

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Old 23rd March 2022, 12:01   #3
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Old 31st May 2022, 20:35   #4
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Hi Guys
My boot release when pressed just makes clicking noises.
What is wrong and how do I fix it?
Thanks for your help
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Old 31st May 2022, 21:02   #5
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I guess it's not the switch making a noise and it's coming from the boot lid.

Sounds like the boot unit could do with a drop of lubrication as the solenoid appears to be working but something is sticking.

Not too bad to get at.---
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Old 31st May 2022, 21:26   #6
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Hi Guys
My boot release when pressed just makes clicking noises.
What is wrong and how do I fix it?
Thanks for your help

If it sounds like rapid machine gun fire then you need to unscrew the boot support rubbers out a bit - they are situated either side of the boot lid.
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Old 1st June 2022, 06:55   #7
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My boot release when pressed just makes clicking noises.
What is wrong and how do I fix it?
I see that your car is 2001 Mick so probably has a key barrel in the boot lid. Does that work normally?

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Hi Mick Mike Noc is correct just wind the black stops out half a turn and this should cure your problem
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Old 1st June 2022, 08:17   #9
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I see that your car is 2001 Mick so probably has a key barrel in the boot lid. Does that work normally?

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I can still open the boot with my key so no immediate problem.
See above. Mick said it opens with the key.
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Mick said it opens with the key.
Thanks Steve but that was Ray, the original poster. I was asking Mick Brownhill who posted later on and hasn't said whether his boot can be opened with the key. I await his reply with interest.

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