I think you already have your car...... The E36. :smiling:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
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I think you already have your car...... The E36. :smiling:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
Just noticed this morning that the boot release button on the boot handle has stopped working. Amy ideas how to sort this? (E46)
@[Gar] has looked into this, he should be able to help! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Don B
And failed miserably [emoji1] i couldn't get it working either the only thing i have left to check is the boot wiring its looks perfect from the outside but i need to remove the rubber sleeve and check for frayed wiring start with that donalQuote:
Originally Posted by Paddy
Only replaced mine a couple of months back. I'm afraid that I had no frayed wiring or anything, just a complete failure of the microswitch inside/behind the rubber cover on the release. Worse still, unlike the E39 solution, the E46 is a complete unit and I could not separate the microswitch alone. Picked up the complete replacement unit, clipped off my boot trim fitted to the new one, and wired it all back up. 30 mins tops. I got the part (new) but 2nd hand. Was purchased to facelift an 03 coupé to give it the updated look, but he never went ahead with plans.
Since then, I now only touch the boot release to deactivate the lock, then move my hand to the side of the handle to lift the bootlid if that makes sense. I'm presuming the previous method of using the boot release itself to lift the bootlid caused increased wear hence the failure of it.
Ah great stuff lads, so a new assembly from eBay or breakers is my best bet?
Have the NCT in a week so I presume it'll fail on that basis.
Do what i did leave a note on the dash saying its disabled for security reasons ,use key or button under dash
Ah, don't have the button under the dash. Hmm
Stunning set of feet Gareth you should be a foot model.
Hopefully its not too bad and heals quickly ;)