Boot lock

[manjeet]

Hi guys, brand new to the forum as Ive just bought my first Clio. I have a 2002 (52 reg) Clio 1.5DCI Dynamique. I didnt notice when I went to buy the car but have now noticed the boot doesnt lock when the rest of the car does. Any comments welcome.

 

[Josh@Renparts]

probably a faulty solenoid (quite common)

 

[manjeet]

Can I replace the solenoid or need to do the whole lock? How can I diagnose the problem? Without trial and error (if poss)

 

[Josh@Renparts]

put a multimeter on the connector going into it, but it is common, it comes as a complete locking unit, we supply them at 16.50 delivered.

 

[manjeet]

Then I might as well just get one, I cant see it being anything else. How can I go about purchasing one?

 

[Josh@Renparts]

do you have paypal? its 2 weeks till i get the card payment machine in.

 

[steve32c]

remove the panel from the boot then when you lock/unlock the car see if the motor attempts to move.
To manually lock the boot pull down on the metal rod then retry to unlock your car, I found the motor started to glow and smoke when trying to lock/unlock. Got a second hand lock off here and replaced the motor, job done and avoided a small electrical fire in the process.

 

[manjeet]

Right, just went down to the scrappys and found a lock and got it changed... all working up to parr now... Thanks guys!