Key won't open the boot.
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Manx1

Original Poster:

41 posts

208 months

Sunday 6th February 2011
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Hi Folks,

Just bought a 1999 MK2 MX 5. My first one. All seems fine with the car except the two keys supplied with it don't open the boot. The inside release works so not a massive problem but just wondering what the problem is. I've WD40'd the lock etc etc but no luck.

Any info would be appreciated.

Shaw Tarse

31,887 posts

232 months

Sunday 6th February 2011
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Replacement lock?

Manx1

Original Poster:

41 posts

208 months

Sunday 6th February 2011
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Yeah, considered this but thought I'd for other ideas first..

Slinky1989

324 posts

211 months

Sunday 6th February 2011
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I've got this with mine as one of my keys is worn and won't open the boot.

I can with the other newish key but I have to push it hard into the lock whilst turning it.

Jerwatt

26,226 posts

230 months

Monday 7th February 2011
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I'm having to use the interior release as the previous owner has a plate around the licence plate that stops the key going in!

MX-5 Lazza

7,954 posts

248 months

Monday 7th February 2011
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Drill a hole in the plate wink