Looking boot with no electric.

[MoonlightVR6 10]

Hi People, is there any way I can lock the boot with only the key. The car battery is dead and the immobiliser isn't working.

Hmm, I'm sure there is a way.

[BILLCOR 1]

Turn the key to horizontal position

[MoonlightVR6 10]

Turn the key to horizontal position

 

Thats what I thought, but neither key turns at all, the button just goes in and open the boot. Could it be because there is no electric?

 

Can I lock it manually from the inside of the boot? Somehow?

[BILLCOR 1]

Thinking about it, the key should be vertical, dont push it in when turning

[MoonlightVR6 10]

It wont budge, is it knackered?

 

What about manually? I need to lock it tonight and tomorrow I can get a battery for it soI can electronically lock it...

 

thanks anyway BILLCOR

[BILLCOR 1]

Try pushing it in and turning, it has a deadlock and should lock without central locking, sorry its a bit vague, I no longer have a Rado, otherwise I would have went out and checked how it works

[clumpy1 11]

Try pushing it in and turning, it has a deadlock and should lock without central locking, sorry its a bit vague, I no longer have a Rado, otherwise I would have went out and checked how it works

Obviously you need to buy another Bill go on you know you want to

[MoonlightVR6 10]

I have only just got it back from storage and I remember it was tricky when I had it originally.

I tried all manor of things and I couldn't get it working. Pushing it in a little & turning, turning other way. The same for both keys.

 

Can the lock just break if its not been used for ages?

 

I'll buy a battery tomorrow and try it then with the key fob.

[fonzooorooo 10]

Squirt WD40 into the lock. Leave for a few mins to penetrate, then try the key again.

 

As above, it should turn 90 degrees leaving it locked and allowing you to get the key out.

[davidwort 0]

do what ^ he says :)

yeah they do sieze up given enough time, good to take them out, work them and pack them with grease every few years.

[Jim 2]

Sounds like locks have been changed at some point and the keys you have for the doors, don't match the lock you have for the boot. You can buy a new lock mechanism for the boot from Volkswagen still I believe and I don't think it's ludicrous money - and it's pretty easy to change too - and you will of course get a new lock and the key to go with it..

[Dox 23]

The usual issue with VWs rear locks is the levers seizing in the barrel through lack of use, there's a clear plastic / rubber ring on the outside of the barrel supposedly to keep the weather out. These are usually yellowed, hardened and split, allowing water and road salt to pass by and corrode the levers and barrel. Remove it, strip it, lube it would be my advice. You'll then see if it is the correct barrel for the key or not.

 

If you have a spare key you could try that too as after 20 years the keys and barrels will now have some wear and the levers may not be clearing the barrel housing

[pbradley98 0]

Had this on mine - as dox recommends I stripped completely, greased and reassembled and it works a treat now - I hadn't used it in my 7 years of ownership until battery died and I found it was seized! If you need to lock it temporarily I think you might be able to disconnect the connecting rod that goes between the push button and the catch....

[MoonlightVR6 10]

I got the new battery in and she locked first click of the fob, so I know the lock itself actually locks, its just being temperamental with the key. I'll try your recommendation of WD40 and let you know how I get on.

 

I was worried some tramp would try and steal her.