ausdrift Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 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? Thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcjosh Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Valet key? Spray some lube in there, it might be full of dirt etc Or pull it out, apart and give it a good spray with crc to remove all the crap in it. Have you clicked the valet lock by accident ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7646340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtube69 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Be careful, you might want to use graphite powder or dry lube instead of wet lube, only because it might attract dust and dirt causing further issues Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7646341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
admS15 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7646352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausdrift Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Can someone explain the valet lock a bit further? I can see a lever down within the locking mech. Should that be up or down to be fully open? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7646415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
admS15 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 It should be in up position I believe. When in down position it doesn't allow u to open the boot from the in car release lever or from your remote. Allows key access only. I have no idea why this is a feature in any car. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7646550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7647031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausdrift Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7647878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausdrift Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7651859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcjosh Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Just use your boot lever, no need for key [emoji41] Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7651862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausdrift Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Yeah, until the day it stops working and then I'm f**ked Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/461383-having-trouble-unlocking-boot/#findComment-7652320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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