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Boot locking mk1 focus

Des Barron
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My boot lock only opens with the key. ie: it doesn't unlock when I use the door switch. It's a nuisance because the key is a bit dodgy so I need the boot to unlock when the door is manually unlocked. Help

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    On 1/17/2023 at 6:50 PM, Des Barron said:

    My boot lock only opens with the key. ie: it doesn't unlock when I use the door switch. It's a nuisance because the key is a bit dodgy so I need the boot to unlock when the door is manually unlocked. Help

    You'll be needing one of these. Just do a search on Ebay, not expensive. I'm now on my 3rd one! 

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    Mk1 doesn't use that handle @StephenFord. 

    Sorry, I can see you've put some effort into that post!

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    On 1/17/2023 at 6:50 PM, Des Barron said:

    My boot lock only opens with the key. ie: it doesn't unlock when I use the door switch. It's a nuisance because the key is a bit dodgy so I need the boot to unlock when the door is manually unlocked. Help

    First test is the dash switch itself.  Remove it and test for continuity when pressed.  Or just replace it as they're cheap enough.

    If that doesn't work, you'll have to remove the inner plastic cover on the boot and have a look at the release mechanism.

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    1 minute ago, TomsFocus said:

    Mk1 doesn't use that handle @StephenFord. 

    Sorry, I can see you've put some effort into that post!

    I know the title stated a Mk1, but his profile states a Mk2 (2006). Oh well, he can decide what he has LOL

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    Just now, StephenFord said:

    I know the title stated a Mk1, but his profile states a Mk2 (2006). Oh well, he can decide what he has LOL

    Ah, fair point!  Well one of us has wasted some time then. :laugh:

     

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    On 1/17/2023 at 6:50 PM, Des Barron said:

    My boot lock only opens with the key. ie: it doesn't unlock when I use the door switch. It's a nuisance because the key is a bit dodgy so I need the boot to unlock when the door is manually unlocked. Help

    Is yours a MK1 or a MK2 as your post says MK1 but the car in your profile, being a 2006, is a MK2

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    34 minutes ago, DaveT70 said:

    Is yours a MK1 or a MK2 as your post says MK1 but the car in your profile, being a 2006, is a MK2

    Dave, you gotta get in the habit of reading some posts in between the 1st and jumping in with your response :laughing:

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    Tbf it also says 'door switch' which doesn't open the boot in either Mk1 or Mk2...  At least the Mk1 has a 'dash' switch! :biggrin: 

     

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    37 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    Dave, you gotta get in the habit of reading some posts in between the 1st and jumping in with your response :laughing:

    I know, I just wanted to add to the pokery

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