Boot lock

italianstallion · 5th March 2010, 12:55

Discovered my boot locks not locking properly. I can close the boot and it locks, but I can put any key or bit of metal in the lock and it will open? Obviously security is of main concern.

Any ideas?

italianstallion · 5th March 2010, 17:42

Anyone know?, a bit stuck on what to try

Greeners · 5th March 2010, 17:46

Fraser

Sounds like someone has forced it. Try the key in the drivers door lock, and make sure that lock is ok.

If it's the boot lock that is knackered, you can order a new lock, but I suspect it won't be cheap.....

GreyGhost · 5th March 2010, 17:47

The boot can be opened with the key once the car is deadlocked using the keyfob. The alarm and deadlock re-engages when you shut the boot.

As for being able to use a piece of metal, would indicate the lock barrel is worn out. Just my opinion, no facts to back it up..

Cymrudragon · 5th March 2010, 17:50

Try open the boot and get some one to press the boot release button in the car to see if the lock is locking , i have a mk1 with no key hole for the boot but have heard that the pins in the barrel do stick try wd40

and is there a manual release cord for your car??

italianstallion · 5th March 2010, 18:33

All the other car doors are locking correctly its just the boot.

When I hit the boot unlock button next to the dash, I get nothing. I'm not sure if the barrel is knackered, or its something else. I took the cloth of the back of boot and gave the lock a good dosing in WD but still no improvement. The deadlocked theory could be right, but not sure how to fix this.

Just to make it clear I can open the boot with pretty much anything, when I shut it, it clunks and locks, but then I can use anything to turn the barrel with ease and open. It may need a new lock but funny how the boot button won't work? I'm sure it'll have something to do with the cars stolen recovered history.

For got to mention that when the car was recovered, they had to break the drivers side window, and a new key was cut. I don't have remote central locking, I can only turn the drivers side barrel, but this does active the central locking, just not remotely. Just added this in case it could be related.

Greeners · 5th March 2010, 18:48

as long as the key has the barcode, it can be coded to the car via the testbook.
and you'll have remote locking.

If you remove the kick panel where the switch is, the usual problem is the plug coming off the back of the switch.

italianstallion · 5th March 2010, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

as long as the key has the barcode, it can be coded to the car via the testbook.
and you'll have remote locking.

If you remove the kick panel where the switch is, the usual problem is the plug coming off the back of the switch.

Ok you mean the boot switch next to the dash, you think a plug may have come off. Could this be the cause of the barrel opening with anything though?

italianstallion · 5th March 2010, 19:16

Ok the switch button is fixed you were right the cable was just disconnected.

Still the barrels turning, as if it thinks anything I put into it and turn is the cars actual key. There's not resistance whatsoever. Do we think new lock?

Greeners · 5th March 2010, 20:31

You'll probably have to remove the lock now n see if it can be dismantled. Stocktake is probably the man for the job......

5th March 2010, 12:55	#1
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boot lock Discovered my boot locks not locking properly. I can close the boot and it locks, but I can put any key or bit of metal in the lock and it will open? Obviously security is of main concern. Any ideas?

5th March 2010, 17:46	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Fraser Sounds like someone has forced it. Try the key in the drivers door lock, and make sure that lock is ok. If it's the boot lock that is knackered, you can order a new lock, but I suspect it won't be cheap..... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

5th March 2010, 18:33	#6
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All the other car doors are locking correctly its just the boot. When I hit the boot unlock button next to the dash, I get nothing. I'm not sure if the barrel is knackered, or its something else. I took the cloth of the back of boot and gave the lock a good dosing in WD but still no improvement. The deadlocked theory could be right, but not sure how to fix this. Just to make it clear I can open the boot with pretty much anything, when I shut it, it clunks and locks, but then I can use anything to turn the barrel with ease and open. It may need a new lock but funny how the boot button won't work? I'm sure it'll have something to do with the cars stolen recovered history. For got to mention that when the car was recovered, they had to break the drivers side window, and a new key was cut. I don't have remote central locking, I can only turn the drivers side barrel, but this does active the central locking, just not remotely. Just added this in case it could be related. Last edited by italianstallion; 5th March 2010 at 18:45..

5th March 2010, 18:48	#7
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	as long as the key has the barcode, it can be coded to the car via the testbook. and you'll have remote locking. If you remove the kick panel where the switch is, the usual problem is the plug coming off the back of the switch. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

5th March 2010, 20:31	#10
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	You'll probably have to remove the lock now n see if it can be dismantled. Stocktake is probably the man for the job...... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

5th March 2010, 17:42	#2
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone know?, a bit stuck on what to try

5th March 2010, 17:47	#4
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	The boot can be opened with the key once the car is deadlocked using the keyfob. The alarm and deadlock re-engages when you shut the boot. As for being able to use a piece of metal, would indicate the lock barrel is worn out. Just my opinion, no facts to back it up..

5th March 2010, 17:50	#5
Cymrudragon I really should get out more....... MGZTT2.5 V6 190+ SE 2002 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilfach-goch Posts: 2,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Try open the boot and get some one to press the boot release button in the car to see if the lock is locking , i have a mk1 with no key hole for the boot but have heard that the pins in the barrel do stick try wd40 and is there a manual release cord for your car??

5th March 2010, 19:16	#9
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok the switch button is fixed you were right the cable was just disconnected. Still the barrels turning, as if it thinks anything I put into it and turn is the cars actual key. There's not resistance whatsoever. Do we think new lock?