Central Locking...

[9thwonder]

Right just an easy question i guess.

Is the standard central locking supposed to lock and unlock the boot?

Mine doesnt and i have to do it manually.

Thanks

[X4MGS]

Right just an easy question i guess.

Is the standard central locking supposed to lock and unlock the boot?

Mine doesnt and i have to do it manually.

Thanks

Yes - yours is probably seized up Common issue...

Free Off & Grease up the white clip on the lock with the long bar and it should work again!!

[9thwonder]

thanks ill have a look and see if i can see what your on about...i may be coming back for more info lol

[9thwonder]

just had a look and i cant see anything white on the boot lock? or am i looking in the wrong place?

Sorry for the noob response.

Thanks

[X4MGS]

HAVE YOU TAKEN THE TAILGATE cover off???

The one that covers the wiper motor etc..

[9thwonder]

ahh no...i only had a quick look while i was on lunch from work. will have a proper look later on then

Thanks

[oakgreener]

Take off the trim on the boot lid and you'll see the central locking mechanism with the actuator on the right of the lid and a connecting rod to back of the lock. The rod moves a white plastic thingy to and fro to enable the lock to be pressed against it which operates the de-latching mechanism. It seems like something is not moving freely on yours.

[9thwonder]

Thanks for your help guys ill have a look later on and hopefully get it sorted.

[Steve_B]

Check for rust on the connecting rod. This can cause the mechanism to seize where it goes through a clip. Sand down and as said apply some grease.