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Boot not locking
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:54 pm
by Mog
My boot handle wasn’t locking, I’ve replaced the handle with a new one this morning. It’s still not locking. I can turn the key as though to lock it but the handle will still turn to allow the boot to open. Am I missing something?
Re: Boot not locking
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:20 pm
by svenedin
You may have to adjust the position of the striker plate on the boot floor
Re: Boot not locking
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:25 pm
by geoberni
Odd that svenedin didn't mention his post from last year....
viewtopic.php?p=685026#p685026
Take the handle off and see if the lock is actually engaging....
Re: Boot not locking
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:51 pm
by svenedin
geoberni wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:25 pm
Odd that svenedin didn't mention his post from last year....
viewtopic.php?p=685026#p685026
Take the handle off and see if the lock is actually engaging....
Yes but I thought the OP had changed the lock already?
Re: Boot not locking
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:51 pm
by Mog
Well this is embarrassing…
I had replaced the handle exactly as the one I had taken off. I was looking at photos of other cars and noticed mine was upside down. I took the catch off inside the boot lid, spun the handle 180°, replaced the catch and it’s now locking. Maybe that’s all that was wrong with the original handle…
Re: Boot not locking
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:17 pm
by svenedin
Mog wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:51 pm
Well this is embarrassing…
I had replaced the handle exactly as the one I had taken off. I was looking at photos of other cars and noticed mine was upside down. I took the catch off inside the boot lid, spun the handle 180°, replaced the catch and it’s now locking. Maybe that’s all that was wrong with the original handle…
Glad you have it sorted out! Well done.