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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: seanbmx on 26 May 2015, 21:54

Title: Boot not locking
Post by: seanbmx on 26 May 2015, 21:54
Evening all, I've just noticed that my boot has stopped locking with the central locking. Iv taken off the cover inside the boot nothing has come loose and had a little play around with the solenoid and it moves freely by hand.  Does anybody have ideas what could be the problem? im hoping just knackered solenoid.
 Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Boot not locking
Post by: baker1983 on 26 May 2015, 21:59
How freely? I thought the solenoid should be stiff to move? If not maybe the wiring on the bend from roof to boot
Title: Re: Boot not locking
Post by: seanbmx on 26 May 2015, 22:06
Fairly freely, I can move it ease to put it in the lock position. I have no idea how long it's been like it  :whistle:
Title: Re: Boot not locking
Post by: baker1983 on 26 May 2015, 22:09
Just do away with the solenoid and use the key! Take the solenoid off and get 2 lengths of wire(power probe if you've got one then put them across your battery