Jump to content

  • Welcome to Midlands Lotus Owners Club (MLOC)

    Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to contribute to this site by submitting your own content or replying to existing content. You'll be able to customize your profile, receive reputation points as a reward for submitting content, while also communicating with other members via your own private inbox, plus much more!

    This message will be removed once you have signed in.

Unable to open rear bootlid (Series 1)

Mark H

By Mark H

 Share

Inability to open the rear boot can stem from a number of sources:-

 

  • Poorly set boot catch
  • Stiff catch or cable
  • Broken cable

If the cable is intact then request an accomplice to 'jiggle' the bootlid whilst pulling on the catch. More often than not the catch will release and the bootlid come up.

 

If the cable is broken toward the handle, it is possible to remove the rear offside wheel liner and reach in and pull on the cable.

 

If, despite all other attempts, the boot lid will not come open it is possible to remove the number plate and drill a hole (c.15mm) in the centre of number plate aperture in the rear clam. A suitable implement such as a screwdriver can then be used to trigger the catch. Although this sounds extreme, the hole is easilly covered by a grommet or tape followed by the numberplate and therefore not noticeable when reassembled.

 

If the bootlid repeatedly sticks due to poor alignment then the pin should be adjusted (see below).

 

 

 Share
Go to news articles

User Feedback

Recommended Comments

There are no comments to display.



Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Add a comment...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×

  • Latest topics

    Spotted at British Motor Show

    ...does it count if you spot yourself? I joined the SELOC stand at the British Motor Show last week. There were half as many time machines* there as Lotuses! (Well I'm exaggerating actually because there was a Lotus Carlton on another stand and a 340R in the supercar section. Maybe next year I should cross link to the SELOC events page as it would be great to have a bit more of a showing and I know MLOC has some members a bit further south. Enjoyed having a bit of time this aftern

    kayj_prod
    kayj_prod | 
    General Talk 3

    Toxic Green S-Cup - (Aka Grogu)

    Hi all as with most of my cars I thought I’d start a bit of a build thread. However unlike most cars which I bought and built up to be highly modified the plans for the lotus are quite different and so this will be more thread of its life in my ownership. I have also created a Facebook page called “Toxic Green S-Cup - (Aka Grogu)” containing images of its progress pre and post purchase. Build Page Guide Page 1 * Pre-purchase Photo‘s * First maintenance wash * Trip to Brands Ha

    DC2-CJH
    DC2-CJH | 
    Garage 40

    Elise S2 111R MFRU multi function relay unit replacement

    Hi Everyone, I need to replace the MFRU on my Elise 111R and I am looking for some advice please. Firstly, can this be done from above, or is it necessary to remove the under tray and do it from below? I am uncertain how much slack are in the connector leads. Also, should the unit simply slide up and off the mounting tab, or is it locked somehow, as mine won't budge. Is there a locking tab that needs to be deflected to unlock the unit. I can't find anything anywhere about thi

    Simon Chapman
    Simon Chapman | 
    Technical Talk

    Accident Repairers

    Devastatingly I've just had a low speed collision in my Evora - less than 5mph but the front bumper/valance panel is damaged; does anyone know of a decent specialist who can repair/replace the panel - the insurance companies approved repairer will probably be no good - I'm in South Yorkshire  - please help kind regards  Richard

    Richard Bell
    Richard Bell | 
    General Talk 1

    For sale

    I have for sale a s2 factory short hard top in azure blue . Its currently for sale on ebay if anyone is interested.   Thanks .

    daz-man
    daz-man | 
    MLOC TV

  • MLOC classifieds

    There have been no adverts submitted yet

  • MLOC garage

  • Member Statistics

    4,642
    Total Members
    4,445
    Most Online
    Simon Chapman
    Newest Member
    Simon Chapman
    Joined
×
×
  • Create New...