Cooper boot won't open

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  1. 27th January 2016, 02:01 PM #1
    scallopking
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    So, Thanks for the help with my Windows.....now I have a new problem......I have an 03 Cooper......the boot won't unlock.....is there any ideas on cause?....I haven't tried anything yet.....but I usually find i'm not the first person to have a fault.....and the forum is a great way to get fixes.
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  2. 27th January 2016, 02:06 PM #2
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    The microswitch in the tailgate handle is bad for rusting away. Best just to buy a complete tailgate handle and change it over. Just 3 or 4 torx screws hold it on.
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  3. 27th January 2016, 02:36 PM #3
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    As above but if you need to open the boot there is a pull handle under the back seat bench.

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  4. 27th January 2016, 02:37 PM #4
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    same thing happened to me, totally panicked and found out my daughter had jammed a hoodie in the door, pulled it away and working ok now
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  5. 27th January 2016, 05:00 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by ianking View Post
    The microswitch in the tailgate handle is bad for rusting away. Best just to buy a complete tailgate handle and change it over. Just 3 or 4 torx screws hold it on.
    4 T20 torx then pull it out carefully so it doesn't suddenly release and damage the plug connector.

    I've got a couple of working handles kicking about if the OP needs a replacement. (We remove the locking mechanism on the racecars so just use dud handles and keep the good ones safe!)
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  6. 27th January 2016, 11:43 PM #6
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    Thanks...I'll have a look at it tomorrow.
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    Hi, I hoped I'd got something stuck as well....nope!
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