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Boot release micro switch dead

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simon

Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Fuji White

Boot release micro switch dead

OK.. this morning loaded stuff in D3 through the boot - as you do.

Drove into Soho and Mayfair wearing Boughrood colours

Went to open boot... dead.

Tried locking unlocking... dead

Tried emergency open (holding both lock and unlock on dash)... boot releases mechanically half way... won't open anymore.

The very helpful team at Stratstone Mayfair reckon micro switch gone... or fuse but their service dept are in Kings Cross so cannot be 100% sure this is the isssue.

Does anyone know if it is fused in isolation ? Would imagine not.

Cheers

-s

PS 1st fault in 39,000 miles !!!

5th Apr 2006 8:46 pm

Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779

Hmmm tailgate faults, a theme developing

I'll go and get the book and check the fuses for you.

5th Apr 2006 9:50 pm

Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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No mention of fuse for tailgate (or central locking) in the book. Does your CL still work?

5th Apr 2006 9:56 pm

simon

Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296

CL fine.... boot releases mechanically (but only half way of course). Soft pad dead.

-s

5th Apr 2006 10:15 pm

Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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Looks like dealer is right. Good job the 2nd row folds forward to allow you into the boot! I've been doing this for 2 weeks now ! My car goes for some 'therapy' in the bodyshop to fix the tailgate on Friday.

5th Apr 2006 10:19 pm

simon

Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296

yeah... fold down from inside is very useful for us owners... shame it makes the boot vulnerable after a break in...

Oh well... Shukers it is then.

-s

5th Apr 2006 10:36 pm

Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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yes, but most cars are vulnerable in a break in. Most cars have folding seat backs that are released from inside the car.

Mini does not though! they are released from in the boot. Alright its not a boot, its a cubby hole in the back

5th Apr 2006 10:39 pm

simon

Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296

LOL... you up late ! In hotel or been left to finish the bottle of wine

-s

5th Apr 2006 10:40 pm

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