Help, boot lock stuck

Amys

I am not sure how to solve this, so any suggestions would be greatfully recieved.

I shut the boot of my car (For Focus), and when it shut some cotton material gor trapped in the lock. The boot lock is still working, as when I try and open the boot I hear is trying to open. It is also in a position that is keeping on the light indicating a door is open.

I have gone in through the boot and tried to free it, but it is well and truely stuck.

Strider590

Have you tried pushing the boot lid down whilst holding the button to unlock it?

If it won't free off, you'll have to remove the tailgate lining to get at the mechanism.

Amys

Strider590 wrote: »

Have you tried pushing the boot lid down whilst holding the button to unlock it?

If it won't free off, you'll have to remove the tailgate lining to get at the mechanism.

Yep, there is no give in it at all

Strider590

It might "pop" given enough force, but I think the safest solution is removal of the tailgate trim panel to gain access to the mechanism

Horizon81

What is this mysterious cotton material? Have you got a friend who could tug at it whilst you plip the boot and simultaneously push the lid down or try and pull it up?

Amys

Horizon81 wrote: »

What is this mysterious cotton material? Have you got a friend who could tug at it whilst you plip the boot and simultaneously push the lid down or try and pull it up?

LOL, it is a pillowcase, very tugable, will try that

jase1

Pull hard enough, and the pillowcase should give way before the latch does.

Dippypud

Hi,

Try soaking it with WD40 or a light oil, so that the cloth slides out rather than tears.

Re-lube the lock after, messy but do-able.