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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: The Mighty Elvi on 16 June 2009, 16:12

Title: Boot Lock + Rattle
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 16 June 2009, 16:12

91 16V - Whenever I go over a bump in the road I get a rattle that sounds like the boot lock being loose.  However, It seems fine to me, locks and opens fine and the boot doesn't budge when I try to lift it up and down when locked. :undecided:

There's nothing loose in the boot; so if  it is a faulty lock mechanism, can I just change over the locking mechanism or do I have to change the key barrel as well?

Ta.

Title: Re: Boot Lock + Rattle
Post by: rubjonny on 16 June 2009, 16:28

take the plastic trim off and have a look at all the gubbins inside the tailgate. i also had an annoying noise which turned out to be the boot light switch rubbing on the tab on the tailgate.

Title: Re: Boot Lock + Rattle
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 16 June 2009, 16:53

Will do. Thanks.  It's annoying me because the lock mechanism is solid.  Looks like I'll have to have a bit of a rummage then.

Title: Re: Boot Lock + Rattle
Post by: hobbes on 16 June 2009, 21:24

I've got the same.  I would pay big money to get this fixed as its really getting on my t*ts

Title: Re: Boot Lock + Rattle
Post by: DOA on 16 June 2009, 21:33

Have you tried screwing out the rubber stops that are attached to the boot? Worked for me.

Title: Re: Boot Lock + Rattle
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 17 June 2009, 16:10

I wrapped some insulation tape around the Locking pin (The upright bit ) and it seems to have done the trick :huh: Tidy Darts!