32 replies to this topic

[luiji89]

Model: City E
Year: 1989
Description of problem (please be as in depth as possible):
hey all, i cannot get into my boot!, i can get the key in but then its too ahrd to twist to unlock and i dont want to snap the key!
any ideas/tips to get the key to twist?

[Sherlock]

If your Mini is outside, the lock may well be frozen, you could try pouring some hot water on it, followed by a spray of WD40 into the key aperture. If it's not frozen use the WD40 anyway & try 'wobbling' the key & pulling in slightly in & out while trying to turn it.

[blacktulip]

hold the lock with your hand for a while.

[bmcecosse]

IF you pour hot water - then you must spray in wd40 - or it will just freeze again.

Edited by bmcecosse, 08 January 2010 - 08:19 PM.

[Dolly 89]

i have the same problem but it wont lock and its not because its frozen its been like that for a while but doesnt really bother me thought i would ask though while theres already a thread on the go sorry for hijacking

[luiji89]

just been out there... not good!

using wd 40 and a lighter on my key and stuff no luck!
if i want to get in there do i need to drill out the lock and replace it?
what mk is my mini its a 1989

toby

[lawnmowercrap]

just been out there... not good!

using wd 40 and a lighter on my key and stuff no luck!
if i want to get in there do i need to drill out the lock and replace it?
what mk is my mini its a 1989

toby

If you want to get in there, just remove the 4 boot screws from the hinges and the lid will fall off.

It more than likely needs the lock greasing. Just undo the 4 nuts that hold it in, strip clean and regrease.

Salted!!

[luiji89]

the hinges by the rear bumper?

[DannyTip]

Yea. Get someone to hold the bootlid while you take the screws out so you don't damage anything.

[luiji89]

thanks guys, will try this on sunday seeing as i have work 2moro
my sister needed jump leads last night, guess where they were

Edited by luiji89, 08 January 2010 - 07:50 PM.

[lawnmowercrap]

thanks guys, will try this on sunday seeing as i have work 2moro
my sister needed jump leads last night, guess where they were

You should have pulled them out through the holes in the parcel shelf!!

[luiji89]

pha, didnt think of that we just borrowed the neighbours

[blackbelt1990]

I have to lift my key in the lock slightly as it turns to open my boot.... should have asked for a new lock for Christmas! lol

[luiji89]

I have to lift my key in the lock slightly as it turns to open my boot.... should have asked for a new lock for Christmas! lol

yeah! ive tried everything possible i think ill remove the whole boot and re grease it!

thanks guys!

edit: are the hinges bolted meaning ill have to get under the car or are they just screwed in? cheers

Edited by luiji89, 08 January 2010 - 08:26 PM.

[xBR4DLEY]

Not bolted in mate