Mk1 Boot lock

[Craigie-B15]

hi there, when I first bought my mk1 the key I have opened the boot, all was great

Now it doesnt

Have you guys got any idea?

Cheers craig

 

[Craigie-B15]

no ideas?

 

[Beaniemoo]

It's only really gonna be the lack of use means the tumblers in the boot lock get stuck in place by light corrosion meaning the key doesn'shift them.
All you need to do is use something to lift the flap to one side and squirt some lube (WD40 with the stray is ideal) in through the key hole. Then just work the key in and out until it starts to free up.

 

[Craigie-B15]

oh ok cheers mate

The key fits in fine it just doesnt unlock it

I will try this and let you know

Thanks again
Craig

 

[Craigie-B15]

no joy mate

any other ideas?

 

[morgam23]

had a similar problem with my megane classic.
you have to take apart the looking mechanism and check the internals.

 

[Craigie-B15]

thanks mate will have a go at this soon and let you no