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01 Focus - Boot opens when opening or locking drivers door.

01-11-2009 09:47PM

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Hal1

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Boot opens when opening or locking drivers door with key. It stays lock when I close it. Could it be the solenoid or does the boot catch need a good cleaning?

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#2 01-11-2009 10:01PM

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I had no end of trouble with the locks (and sunroof and windows and lights and...) on my old Focus. Presuming it's a Mark 1? Just get a decent auto electrician is all I'll say

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#3 01-11-2009 10:21PM

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I'd say that's great craic :L

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#4 01-11-2009 10:49PM

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Early MkII Foci had a known issue with the boot lock where water was leaking into the lock mechanism from the poorly designed drain, causing the lock to form a mind of it's own. My boot would open by itself anytime I went over a speed ramp. Had to get it replaced by Mr Ford with a better insulated lock unit.

Could be the same issue.

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#5 01-11-2009 10:59PM

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The boot release catch was stuck. Pressing it a few times sorted it, panic over.

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