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ausdrift

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ausdrift Experienced

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I'm sure I'm not the first to have this happen, but I couldn't find any info or it.

Simply, I'm having trouble unlocking the boot. When I put the key in and attempt to turn, almost always now it wont unlock. As in it wont turn the 90 degrees and unlock.

Any ideas on how to fix?

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admS15 Grand Master

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Found myself in similar situation last week except I don't have a key lock on the boot. Stupid valet switch flicked itself somehow. Of course boot was full too. Had to remove back seats and inspection hatch, push all the crap around in the boot to make room and used a longish BBQ spit skewer to flick the switch back. I've now zip tied the carnt so it can't happen again. In your case once u have it open again I think u just need to clean the locking mechanism and lube of some sort. Good luck.

Duncan Grand Master

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Yes AFAIK it's only reason for existing in the car is to piss people off when it is actually engaged.

But in any case it doesn't affect you using the key. I've been meaning to fix the same problem on the race car, I'm assuming its just full of dust etc.

ausdrift Experienced

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Warning to others; don't play with the valet lever if the key wont unlock the boot. I did this and for about 10 mins I was freaking as I was locked out of my boot. The incar lever doesn't unlock it in that situation and the key, as we know, wasn't working. Luckily after enough trying the key unlocked it. Phew!

I guess I will have to try take the lock out and clean/pull apart this weekend. One more thing to fix grrr

ausdrift Experienced

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took it out from the boot and took apart as much as I could. Then cleaned the grease out, cleaned it and regreased. While I could get it turning half the time, I've reinstalled it and it hasn't fixed it. Still stuffed. Im thinking Ill have to buy a replacement unit, annoyingly.

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