cheesy 0 Posted August 19, 2003 does anyone know the procedure for changing the lock? can it all b done from the inside of the tail gate or do u have to take the number plate surround offto get to some screws? help much apprieated chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggrim 0 Posted August 19, 2003 Think it is all done from inside the tailgate. Was having a look at my spoiler yesterday so wasn't really paying attention to the boot lock but it all seems to happen from in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazzaG60 0 Posted August 19, 2003 whats wrong with it. i have problems with my boot lock from time to time. its the lever on the central locking arm sticking in the plunger. it can clearly be seen from the inside . take the cover off. if its the same problem as mine then the bbot lock wont open and you get a clunk noise from it on opening with locking sometimes. you have to manually move the plunger by hand when pressing the arm button so you are basically giving it a helping hand to work. after that itll work fine again and you will be able to use the lock from the outside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted August 19, 2003 When the boot lock is working correctly - central locking, etc. Should I still need to open it with the key or should I just be able to press the plunger for it to open ?? I've always wondered why I need to use the key to open the tailgate IF the central locking is working correctly. I cannot activate/de-activate the central locking system from the boot lock. Do I have a central locking fault ?? :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted August 19, 2003 GazzaG60 I have not got a key for the lock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazzaG60 0 Posted August 19, 2003 has 2 settings dunt if for boot. with locking or without. depends which position its in. id pop the panel off the back n watch what happens. problems shouls be pretty apparent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggrim 0 Posted August 19, 2003 stevemac. I think if the lock looks like this " - " then it will work with the central locking. However, if it looks loike this " l " you may have to use the key. I might be talking pants though but give it a try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted August 19, 2003 stevemac. I think if the lock looks like this " - " then it will work with the central locking. However, if it looks loike this " l " you may have to use the key. I might be talking pants though but give it a try When it looks like this "-" or this "l" it doesn't work with central locking, to open it I have to turn the key so it looks like this "/" in which case it will open regardless of wether the rest of the car is locked or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggrim 0 Posted August 20, 2003 Ah well, just an idea. Sorry I couldn't help mate. Thought I was the same sort of set up as my MKII Golf GTI :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted August 20, 2003 It is apparently, maybe he just has a fault. Somehow, i cant use a key in mine, it wont go in, but it has always opened with the CL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted August 20, 2003 Looks like I have a fault - something else to sort when I get time... :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
