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Boot Wont open properly

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by wayne92, Jul 28, 2010.

  1. Jul 28, 2010 #1
    wayne92

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    Hi guys i need your help,

    When i press the button to open the boot i hear the boot unlock but then about 1-2 sec later the boot locks itself again. This happens when i press the glovebox button or the one on the key

    Any ideas


    oh and btw just wondering, the button with the stick figure on it near the power window buttons....what does that do? cant seem to find it in the manual :S
     
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    thats the kid safty lock it kills power to all windows except for the main unit
     
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    Mk III the HSV

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    Yep that's its function. Probably the boot release solenoid that causing you the problems the boot
     
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    ahhhh ok cool........is the boot release solenoid costly to replace, is it a d.i.y thing?
     
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    i had the same problem with the boot on my vt, then some day it just fixed itself im not sure how though it was weird?
     
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    acarmody

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    I had the same problem, since I'm a cheap bastard I just unscrewed those rubber stoppers (on the boot lid) a bit, sure you have to close the boot harder, but its free.

    All my problem was that the boot wasn't popping up before the latch resets itself.
     
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    wana s' charge stock vt

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    mine used to do it and was a pain in the ass. .... but i just adjusted the 2x black rubbers on the sides of the boot . i just twisted them so they came out a bit and lifted the boot a touch and hasnt done it since....
     
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    wana s' charge stock vt

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    haha,beat me too it,
    your a tight ass like me :D
     
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    acarmody

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    Great minds think alike wouldn't you say?
     
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    I had the same problem & new gas struts fixed it.
    The boot relocked before the struts lifted it clear of the latch.
    Google "the strut guys"'
    $40.50 / pair delivered. Mine arrived 3 working days later.
    Maybe cheaper elsewhere.
     
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    acarmody

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    Especially a problem for people who fit spoiler, especially the Clubsport spoiler. When mine went on the struts just weren't strong enough for the heavy spoiler, and you can buy ones that are made for the extra weight.
     
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    thanks guys adjusting the rubber stoppers work a treat :D......lol showed my dad n he said 'thats fkn brilliant'
     
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