The message from John Greystrong contains these words:
Where is the button? I can't see anything anywhere. There's a lever for the fuel flap by the driver's seat on the floor, but no sign of anything else.
It sounds like a fault with the actuator, which is basically a soleniod. It sits behind the lock - access is via the boot.
The message from "xscope" contains these words:
I took it all apart today, and can't see any way the lock can be make to pop out in order to be pushed in again.
Anyone with a series 2 Mondeo estate like to confirm that the button does indeed press to open the tailgate or whether you always have to use a key?
ah. in that case it does sound like a knackered button.
The button should fire the actuator
The message from "xscope" contains these words:
What button where? Do you mean the barrel on the boot lid should protrude and be pressable?
The message from "xscope" contains these words:
Right, I'd better go and fettle it.
mmmmm just reread your original post, and realised it's an estate.
- I used to have the hatchback.
Does the key go into a round silver button? if so yes, it'll be the same as the hatchback, otherwise, not sure.
The message from Guy King contains these words:
And lo! A good fettling later and it works as advertised.
Why car makers use dissimilar metals on a lock that's bound to get salt spray all over it is beyond me.
The message from "xscope" contains these words:
See other post - all is now well.
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