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Boot won't open on a 2000 ford galaxy

  • 29-05-2012 5:26pm
    #1
    mamof5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭


    hi i was wondering if anyone could help.i've a 00 ford galaxy and the boot all of a sudden won't open.climbed into the back of it and nothing is caught in the lock,sprayed some wd-40 and still nothing.my husband had a good few tries to get it open but nothing.did this ever happen to anyone and how do i fix it?thanks :):)


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  • #2
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    Most cars have a little tab on the catch that you can flick with a flat head screw driver to open it. You might have to remove some paneling.

    Edit: have a look at this http://www.justanswer.com/uk-car/1at4n-open-ford-galaxy-boot-when-lock-failed.html


  • #3
    lifer_sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 890 ✭✭✭lifer_sean


    Is that the same model Galaxy as the 02,or the older model ?

    On the 02, if you take off trim on the inside of the boot, you will see the lock mechanism on the bottom. There is a little white solenoid/motor which activates the lock. If you manually move the end where it links to the lock mechanism, the tailgate should open. I have a solenoid for one which you are welcome to free of charge if you need one.


  • #4
    mamof5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭mamof5


    thanks Ronnie Beck and lifer_sean for replying.we've the older model.its such a pain,think i'll just have to cut some of the panelling off and get it open that way,like was said already.:( prob have to get a new lock,NCT is up next month and it won't pass like that,so i'll have to sort it soon,thanks again!


  • #5
    mamof5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭mamof5


    lifer_sean wrote: »
    Is that the same model Galaxy as the 02,or the older model ?

    On the 02, if you take off trim on the inside of the boot, you will see the lock mechanism on the bottom. There is a little white solenoid/motor which activates the lock. If you manually move the end where it links to the lock mechanism, the tailgate should open. I have a solenoid for one which you are welcome to free of charge if you need one.

    hi i was wondering if you still have the solenoid for the ford galaxy??got it open but only works with a key,need a solenoid to get it fixed properly.let us know if you can!thanks!


  • #6
    lifer_sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 890 ✭✭✭lifer_sean


    You are welcome to the solenoid if I can still find it !

    I'll take a look and PM you if I get it.


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  • #7
    mamof5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭mamof5


    lifer_sean wrote: »
    You are welcome to the solenoid if I can still find it !

    I'll take a look and PM you if I get it.

    great thanks!:)


  • #8
    lifer_sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 890 ✭✭✭lifer_sean


    PM sent


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