Boot Release Mechanism - 2003 Toyota Avensis

MichaelOS1

Hi All,

I have a 2003 Toyota Avensis (4 Door Saloon, Manual, 1.6 Petrol, Luna Aura) and a few days ago the actuator mechanism that releases the boot door when you press on the pad just above the registration plate failed. A quote from a Toyota dealership came in at €200 for the part ex labour!!

I've sent a request to Mick's Garage to see if they have the part second hand. Does anyone here know where else might be a good place to source this actuator second hand?

Thanks for any assistance.

colm_mcm

You know you can open the boot with the key yeah?

Mech1

Have you diagnosed this fault?

Are you sure that the actuator as you call it is the problem?

MichaelOS1

Yes, I can open the boot door with the key, no problem there!

Mech1, I have taken this to my local garage and they checked it out for me. The actuater/motor is totally dead. Could this be taken to an Electrical Rewinds I wonder?? They may be able to fix it.

Cheers.

Mech1

No, just buy a second hand part, and check for water getting on to it when in place. try trainors in the north.traynors? check golden pages for correct spelling.

kasper

partfinder.ie shows fourteen 2003 toyota avensis in scrap yards around the country and hundreds more between 1998 - 2008 , must be something suitable near you , happy hunting

MichaelOS1

Thanks guys for the useful info - should be able to find something.

MichaelOS1

Thanks kasper for that link - got the part from a breakers yard for €25! What a saving - thanks again.

kasper

no problem thats what boards.ie is all about