Boot Lock Actuator Repair

[cwlee]

My car's boot refused to latch on the hook this morning thereby unable to close. I suspect it was either the lock spring or the actuator problem. Any expert opinion here. I will open it up to see if I could repair it.

 

[bmw7833]

Happen to my car last year. Only the small thingy spring pop out, simple work.

 

[bmw7833]

If the actuator failed, u will not hear the actuator sound.

 

[cwlee]

I took out the whole assembly, it wasn't the spring, there were sound on the actuator, so I thought
it must the something broken in the actuator unit. I opened the actuator housing (though difficult)
and found the plastic gear driving the actuator broken.
I glued it back, reassembled and it is back in business


BTW, anyone has a faulty actuator to spare? Don't know how long the glue will last though!

 

[jarance]

PM GT-E34. He might be able to help you.

 

[king82]

or better call him for faster reply...

 

[moots]

I took out the whole assembly, it wasn't the spring, there were sound on the actuator, so I thought
it must the something broken in the actuator unit. I opened the actuator housing (though difficult)
and found the plastic gear driving the actuator broken.
I glued it back, reassembled and it is back in business


BTW, anyone has a faulty actuator to spare? Don't know how long the glue will last though!

happened to me....end last year i think.the plastic gear broke.glued using two part epoxy...lasted 3 or 4 openings...reglued with selleys gam gajah....still ok till today....and to think I have to open the boot twice a day for security check reasons.

erm yes i have a spare faulty actuator with an intact gear (courtesy of SKINHEAD)but of crs i can't part with it la.........