Hi all, my excel 89 year model boot lid catch has failed and i can't open it !!
any bright ideas on how to get it open or how to force it ?
boot lid catch has failed
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Re: boot lid catch has failed
So can you lock and unlock the catch, the catch can be turned, but it doesn't release the boot lid? Or is it the lock barrel that's bust?
John
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Re: boot lid catch has failed
Offered as a last hope, my 85MY had a small hole drilled in the body, (by a very previous owner), 3 cm to the right of the boot lock, to use a rod and release the catch. Presumably it worked as that's the only damage. The hole had a rubber bung in it, not too secure, so I replaced it with a small domed coach bolt. Best of luck, don't sue me if it does not work. Jeff.
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Re: boot lid catch has failed
Try pushing down on the boot lid while trying to turn the lock - takes a little load off the release mechanism.