W124 280E 94 Boot Lock problem

[Wizz Jones]

Hi Folks
here's an obscure question in case someone can help.
I've just bought another old W124 - 94 vintage and surprised to find that unlike my previous 1990 model its not possible to lock the boot indepentally of the doors. The key will not go to 3 0'clock position and stay there. Can I fix this by changing the barrel or do I have to find a lock (and key!) and perhaps actuator from another car?

 

[kth286]

if some of the internals are seized try something like WD40 through the key entry slot,
and the push button.

 

[Wizz Jones]

W124 Boot Lock problem

Thanks David
of course I tried that! Someone told me that some of the W124s after 1990 didn't have that facility - don't know if they're right there.............

 

[kth286]

are you thinking of the valet parking facility, where you can give a key for valet to take your car and park it; but he cannot get into boot with THAT key, where you may have some valuables stored ??

 

[Wizz Jones]

w124 boot lock problem

Hi David
thanks for sticking with me. No I'm aware of that and I don't have the valet key with this car. But on the earlier model it was possible with the universal key to lock the boot permanently by turning it to the 3 o'clock position even after locking it with the key in the driver's door or using the remote BUT this car doesn't have a remote key but does have central locking. Then when unlocking at the driver's door the boot would still be locked. Its all a bit of a conundrum...its not possible to get the key to stay at the 3 o'clock position even with the actuator disconnected. Maybe I should order the valet key (at an extortionate price I expect) but I'm sure that's not the answer. The real answer I suspect is to buy another 124 and check that facility before buying!!!
Have a good BH Monday day!
Ray