C Class Coupe Boot Lock

[Shaunymc]

I noticed that the boot lock on my 2003 180K Coupe was a little stiff. Tonight I was opening it and closing it several times in an atempt to excerise the lock. It then refused to catch at all and, althoug down it still refuses to lock. I locked the car and left it a few minutes(until lights went out and alarm LEDs on dash illuminated) theni lifted the tailgate without using the handle and it lifted no probelm - more to the point the alarm did not sound. Promptly removed golf clubs!!!! ny ideas. I have put some WD40 into the locking mechanism - still no joy. Any ideas please.

Regards
Shaunymc

 

[television]

203's are electric locking, see what I can find

 

[Shaunymc]

Thanks Television.Been into Merc Dealer - wants £100 for a boot latch!! I'm sure its something more simple and inexpensive!!!!!

ShaunyMc

 

[Shaunymc]

Got it sorted...Took lock of and removed plastic casing(3 screws), Found a plastic lever which is motorised - motor/synchro was stuck. excerised this and on reconnecting the electrics the alarm sounded. This obviously indicated a connection to the power again. I suspect there is a miro switch behind plastic lever -although this requires a further strip to get to and I think it is permanently sealed. Anyway, I fitted all together again and systems functions as advertised.

Cheers for offer of assistance Television.

Regards

Shaun:

 

[television]

Got it sorted...Took lock of and removed plastic casing(3 screws), Found a plastic lever which is motorised - motor/synchro was stuck. excerised this and on reconnecting the electrics the alarm sounded. This obviously indicated a connection to the power again. I suspect there is a miro switch behind plastic lever -although this requires a further strip to get to and I think it is permanently sealed. Anyway, I fitted all together again and systems functions as advertised.

Cheers for offer of assistance Television.

Regards

Shaun:

Shaun, Teflon and Silicon sprays work very well in keep out moisture, and is ok on electrics, its used for router cutters, Screwfix sell it, it will not harm the car in any way, but I am pleased that you sorted it

 

[coolpot]

interesting, my neighbour had this exact same problem the other day, that is a 55plate sports coupe..

 

[Shaunymc]

Hi Coolpot,

if required to sort out neighbours problem, give me a call to talk through what I did. Took about 45 mins. 07793423332

 

[coolpot]

oh ok thanks for thhat, ivce noticed today that the mercs gone and theres a Golf there now?!? ;p lol i dont know if thats because its in the garage or what, ill see thanks again.

ive made a note of ur number btw, thanks, you might want to remove that off the board?!heheh