EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 First problem for my Zed. Came to open the boot to put the shopping in and the button won't budge and the boot/tailgate will not open? Had a search of forum but can't see a thread? I tried pulling on the release under the big strut in the back but it wouldn't move? When I press the unlock on the key fob, there isn't a click or anything from the boot mechanism? Cheers AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I've had this once, try the release under the strut again, it needs a really hefty pull, the thing is a tad awkward, in a very precise direction. Also, experience speaking here, don't fit a horizontal tonneau cover if you need access to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks, I'll have another go. I assume a squirt of WD40 in the works might help things along. Haha, I have no idea what a "horizontal tonneau cover" is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks, I'll have another go. I assume a squirt of WD40 in the works might help things along. Haha, I have no idea what a "horizontal tonneau cover" is? This..... Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Duh, heat getting to me, vertical tonneau cover, denies access to the emergency boot pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Just to confirm - it's the original Nissan vertical tonneau (boot divider) that would prevent access as they are fixed into position with brackets etc from the rear side. The ones I make/provide could be removed from the front of the car if needed. Just sayin' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well I learned that to open the passenger door is a double tap on the key fob open button, but still the boot is unable to open. I pulled as hard as I could on the release under the Z bar but it won't budge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well I learned that to open the passenger door is a double tap on the key fob open button, but still the boot is unable to open. I pulled as hard as I could on the release under the Z bar but it won't budge? You can reprogram the key fob to open both doors with one tap on the key fob. It's pretty easy, there's a guide somewhere on here. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well I learned that to open the passenger door is a double tap on the key fob open button, but still the boot is unable to open. I pulled as hard as I could on the release under the Z bar but it won't budge? You can reprogram the key fob to open both doors with one tap on the key fob. It's pretty easy, there's a guide somewhere on here. Pete Yeh, hold both buttons for 5 seconds I read. I'm OK with that, its just the mystery of the boot release now. It doesn't make a sound when I open the car with the key fob. My TT used to make a noise as the actuater worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I can't recall with my two 350's whether you heard a noise other than the catch disengaging - hopefully someone with a 350 can clarify? And maybe there is someone on here nearby to you in Walsall who could take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 I can't recall with my two 350's whether you heard a noise other than the catch disengaging - hopefully someone with a 350 can clarify? And maybe there is someone on here nearby to you in Walsall who could take a look There is no noise at all. So thinking the lock mechanism is jammed? I might try getting more leverage on the pull cord, but don't want to break something already lol. Just wondering if the pull cord is supposed to work anyway when the lock is locked? If not I'll just break the cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 The cord is an emergency release, so should override if its locked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 WEll I do feel very silly indeed and apologies for wasting time. I was pressing the button wrong. Pressing at the back not the squishy bit with a button in it. I was also pullling on what I realised was the cargo attachment loop not the emergancy boot release, witch is held on with velcro. Oh well, at least it all worked out for the best. Plonker of the month award gratefully accepted LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 #LOLZ we've all been there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Haha Brilliant. I've been trying to find an answer for you but seem to come to a dead end once the emergency pull cord thingy is pulled, this seemed to solve everyone's issue (both here and in the US). It never occured to me you might not actually be pulling the right thing! So glad you got it sorted buddy. We've all had times like these. No, actually, we probably all haven't TBH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoFriendlyAL Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Yeh, just one of those silly things, easy when you know how. can you change my status from hopeful to Newbie now? Edited July 20, 2016 by EcoFriendlyAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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