Boot lock's...

[qwertsta]

Ok so my mate has completely stuffed my boot lock by trying to "crack" the lock with wire. And then i snapped the key trying to open the boot.... The other week there was a brand spanking new lock for a vl and i put a bid on it for 32 dollar's, well i wasnt home when the auction finished and somebody won the item for $33 . Now im desperate to get a new lock so i can get my sub and amp installed in the boot. Now to my question, will a VH boot lock fit a VL?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VH-COMMODORE-...ayphotohosting

[wagonb0y]

Have you thought about getting solex locks?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Solex-Car-Doo...QQcmdZViewItem

and some infor about them
http://solexlocks.co.uk/
there easy to install and don't look bad either
hope this help's

[qwertsta]

Nah I'm really only after a genuine or replica lock... But thank's for your help anyway

[wagonb0y]

You could probally have mine in a cuple of days if u wana pay for postage.

[Bax]

My question to you is, are you replacing the bootlock with a new lock entirely? What are you going to do with the keys? Do you still want them to match or don't you care if you are carrying around a second key solely for your boot?

I'm facing the same dilemma, I need the barrel and the cover, but I'm not sure how to go about it because I want to keep the same key without having to change anything over. I've been told that it can be done, but I'm not sure what my options are yet.

You should look into it for me? haha

Apart from that I thought a wrecker would have a boot lock for 5 dollars or so.

[gungazza]

i think ,if you go to a locksmith, thay can fix it ,so you can use same key ,not sure but you will have to check it out

[333VL]

Hey the same thing has happenned with my door lock. I think I'm going to replace all my locks becuase at the moment i have a few different keys for different locks. Can you buy like sets of 3 locks (2 door, 1 boot) anywhere?

[vk3800]

Now to my question, will a VH boot lock fit a VL?

I'm pretty sure that a VH lock will fit a VL. I've put a VK one in a VL before, so don't see why a VH one shouldn't fit.

[qwertsta]

Thank's for all the help guy's.

My question to you is, are you replacing the bootlock with a new lock entirely? What are you going to do with the keys? Do you still want them to match or don't you care if you are carrying around a second key solely for your boot?

I'm facing the same dilemma, I need the barrel and the cover, but I'm not sure how to go about it because I want to keep the same key without having to change anything over. I've been told that it can be done, but I'm not sure what my options are yet.

You should look into it for me? haha

Apart from that I thought a wrecker would have a boot lock for 5 dollars or so.

Hahahaha i already had 2 separate key's. 1 for my boot, 1 for my door's
Tho it never bothered me...

[walesy]

my old vl was a bit of a hybrid i had a differnt key for all 3, ignition boot and door

[bangers]

why don't you just buy a new one from autobarn? they'd be cheaper then $32.

[Stewart1000]

well i think since the VL's are old and locks work out, go to the wreckers with your key can try it in a bunch of boot locks in hope that one will open with your key and grab that one, they are easy to get out, even easier if you unscrew the solanoid.

Thats what i'd be doing.

[lil_oneblue]

if anyones interested i have a complete set of locks all to suit the same key. includes even glovebox lock, boot lock, ignition barrel, both door locks. all from the one key =). if interested PM offers =)....

Jason

[gungazza]

why not go solex 3 lock kit

[qwertsta]

I have finally got me a new boot lock. Does anyone have any idea's on how to get my boot open?? Or is this a job for a panel beater?

[Bax]

If you still have the switch part of it, just put your finger in there and you'll feel the lever, if not a flat bladed screwdriver into the far end will work.

If you don't have that either. I'm screwed.

[VL Berlina 5speed]

take the back seat off and reach though and pull the rod... or as bax said (try bax ideas first), if not im out of ideas.
thats the only way it would be done at a panel beaters shop. i know as ive had to open many boots at work

[qwertsta]

take the back seat off and reach though and pull the rod... or as bax said (try bax ideas first), if not im out of ideas.
thats the only way it would be done at a panel beaters shop. i know as ive had to open many boots at work

I didnt understand what Bax said. I dont know much about car's... When you say rod are you talking about this?
And do you mean turn it not pull it???
Thank's for the help.

[VL Berlina 5speed]

diffrent set up then i though, have u tryed putting a small screw drive into where that rod slides in and turn it, should pop open,
just dont go raming it all the way in and twisting very hard, as you dont want a screw driver stuck in there

[qwertsta]

diffrent set up then i though, have u tryed putting a small screw drive into where that rod slides in and turn it, should pop open,
just dont go raming it all the way in and twisting very hard, as you dont want a screw driver stuck in there

Did what you said replaced the boot lock and now everything is working like it should again
Thank's again for everyone's help.

[ThongyVL]

If any one needs Solex door locks I can get them in for $95.00 Brand New!!!
3 door locks & 4 keys with instructions and everything else.