Boot lock problem - but the switch is fine...

[s4mb4]

Hello all,

Apologies if there is already a post on this - I did a search and couldn't find an answer to my question.

I have a 2005 K12 3-door Diesel SE. I have a boot lock problem - I cannot open the boot. BUT. The switch is fine. When you press it the mechanism makes a clunk noise, but the lock doesn't disengage. I took the trim off the tailgate and the white plug from the switch out and triggered it with a screwdriver (bypassing the switch, as indicated by other posters) - same result: a clunk but the lock stays locked.

Any ideas? And does anyone know how I can open the boot from the inside?

Thanks for reading.

 

[s4mb4]

Found a similar thread here:
http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/saga-of-the-dreaded-k12-boot-lock.44105/

I'm not sure if the OP of that thread experienced the same thing or not. He doesn't report a clunking sound. If it's a wiring problem I wouldn't expect the mechanism to do anything at all. It's almost like the problem is mechanical.

Gah...

 

[Hooky]

FYI the micro switch and the locking mechanism are two separate components, the common fault on these appears to be the micro switch but you may have a faulty locking mechanism

 

[s4mb4]

Yes, that's what I was thinking, but I'm surprised to see that I can't find anyone reporting a problem with the mechanism. Although some people replace it as part of fault finding.

The problem I have now is that I can't check the wiring to the mechanism because the boot is stuck shut. My car seems not to have the lever to open the boot from inside. Does anyone know how I can open the boot?

 

[Hooky]

Pop into your local Nissan dealer, they probably won't charge you anything just to look at it