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Tom D · Mar 15th, 2003, 09:10 AM

Has anyone in the US had an emergency boot release installed under warranty? My June 02 build does not have the emergency release fitted and I am sure that the day will come when I need it. All batteries eventually expire, even a MINI battery.

EBMCS03 · Mar 15th, 2003, 03:13 PM

Boot release? Why? just reach over the back of the seats.

cordial · Mar 15th, 2003, 03:34 PM

Sorry, but what the heck is an emergency boot release?

Adriann001 · Mar 15th, 2003, 05:48 PM

this may not applly to the US but in the UK the boot release was only fitted to cars made after september 02 as standard kit. I was told there was no retrofit kit avadable and if there was one it would be very expensive as most of the boot linning would have to be taken out and some holes drilled. My car even has all the mounting brackets but no cable to the boot latch. If any one knows diffrent tell pleaase tell me cos i think their should be one as standard.

Mugami · Mar 16th, 2003, 12:29 AM

emergency boot release or for us non-uk people allows you to release the back door or trunk from inside. you can not simply reach over the back seat if that panel shelf is down in the back which covers the cargo area. This is something those of us who have been locked in the car and unable to open the doors even doing the double pull on the handle (happened to me for 10 mins. other for longer) so we can exit the car

EBMCS03 · Mar 16th, 2003, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mugami
This is something those of us who have been locked in the car and unable to open the doors even doing the double pull on the handle (happened to me for 10 mins. other for longer) so we can exit the car

OH!!!

for that reason... I see now.

chiph · Mar 16th, 2003, 09:02 AM

Tom D-

If you should need to get in the boot, you can pop the grill out on your back shelf, reach in and fold a seat forward. (only works on MCS though, and you need skinny arms)

Chip H.

BruceK · Mar 16th, 2003, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chiph
Tom D-

If you should need to get in the boot, you can pop the grill out on your back shelf, reach in and fold a seat forward. (only works on MCS though, and you need skinny arms)

Good idea, but the earlier Cooper S models have the same shelf as the standard Coopers without the grille.

Tom D · Mar 16th, 2003, 08:17 PM

Thanks Chiph,
I considered that as a last resort and it's beginning to look like that's what I'll have to do. I must admit though, the idea of trying to change the battery without the rear hatch open does not sound like fun.

Pebbles · Mar 16th, 2003, 11:25 PM

I decided a long time ago when this was brought up that if ever it happened to me, I'd just call roadside assistance. I have no desire to try to work on my car myself. and I certainly will not be popping off a grill in the shelf to get to a dead battery. Sorry to be so "girly" over this, but there are times when a lady just can't deal with difficult things.

uua · Mar 17th, 2003, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pebbles
I decided a long time ago when this was brought up that if ever it happened to me, I'd just call roadside assistance.

I believe one Lady and her diabetice passenger were locked inside their car for several hours. Roadside assistance coiuld not unlock the car, and eventually towed them to a dealership, where, eventually, they removed the sunroof to allow access to the cabin. Those folks returned the car and bought something different. Some sort of manual unlocking system needs to be retrofitted IMO (whether is be the boot release or some thing different).

-uu

aircanuck · Mar 17th, 2003, 11:43 AM

Just a quick statement about getting to the boot with the cover in place...I have put a wee string around the seat release and hid it so that if you ever need to get back there, you can just tug on the string to get the seats down. If anyone needs me to elaborate on this, I can. It is a 30 second fix

Neil

Mugami · Mar 17th, 2003, 05:18 PM

oh btw on my old mini S. which i wrecked new one is due this week. I changed the door locks so they can be pulled up from the inside. to solve this problem for me

Mar 15th, 2003, 09:10 AM	#1
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 339 Offline	USA Emergency Boot Release Has anyone in the US had an emergency boot release installed under warranty? My June 02 build does not have the emergency release fitted and I am sure that the day will come when I need it. All batteries eventually expire, even a MINI battery. Tom 02 EB/B MCS

Mar 15th, 2003, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Boot release? Why? just reach over the back of the seats. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Mar 15th, 2003, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
cordial MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Alps (Central Sw Local Time: 06:24 PM Posts: 332 Offline	Sorry, but what the heck is an emergency boot release? Cooper S BRG/B, Chili, DSC, Overheated seats, auto A/C, OBC, heated mirrors/jets, Boost + CD. delivered 24.09.02 (ordered 11.09.01). MAX tint on back 3 windows. 17" S-Lites with Dunlop summer run-flats. 16" X-Lites with Goodyear Ultra Grip run-flats for winter. Remus exhaust (LOUD !).

Mar 16th, 2003, 12:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,215 Offline	emergency boot release or for us non-uk people allows you to release the back door or trunk from inside. you can not simply reach over the back seat if that panel shelf is down in the back which covers the cargo area. This is something those of us who have been locked in the car and unable to open the doors even doing the double pull on the handle (happened to me for 10 mins. other for longer) so we can exit the car 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

Mar 16th, 2003, 03:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Mugami This is something those of us who have been locked in the car and unable to open the doors even doing the double pull on the handle (happened to me for 10 mins. other for longer) so we can exit the car OH!!! for that reason... I see now. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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Mar 15th, 2003, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adriann001 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 09:24 PM Posts: 149 Offline	this may not applly to the US but in the UK the boot release was only fitted to cars made after september 02 as standard kit. I was told there was no retrofit kit avadable and if there was one it would be very expensive as most of the boot linning would have to be taken out and some holes drilled. My car even has all the mounting brackets but no cable to the boot latch. If any one knows diffrent tell pleaase tell me cos i think their should be one as standard.

Mar 16th, 2003, 09:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Tom D- If you should need to get in the boot, you can pop the grill out on your back shelf, reach in and fold a seat forward. (only works on MCS though, and you need skinny arms) Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Mar 16th, 2003, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by chiph Tom D- If you should need to get in the boot, you can pop the grill out on your back shelf, reach in and fold a seat forward. (only works on MCS though, and you need skinny arms) Good idea, but the earlier Cooper S models have the same shelf as the standard Coopers without the grille. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Mar 16th, 2003, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 339 Offline	Thanks Chiph, I considered that as a last resort and it's beginning to look like that's what I'll have to do. I must admit though, the idea of trying to change the battery without the rear hatch open does not sound like fun. Tom 02 EB/B MCS

Mar 16th, 2003, 11:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pebbles MINI2 Oldie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 12:24 PM Posts: 292 Offline	I decided a long time ago when this was brought up that if ever it happened to me, I'd just call roadside assistance. I have no desire to try to work on my car myself. and I certainly will not be popping off a grill in the shelf to get to a dead battery. Sorry to be so "girly" over this, but there are times when a lady just can't deal with difficult things. "Mr Bridger"

Mar 17th, 2003, 08:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
uua MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Island, B. Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 305 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Pebbles I decided a long time ago when this was brought up that if ever it happened to me, I'd just call roadside assistance. I believe one Lady and her diabetice passenger were locked inside their car for several hours. Roadside assistance coiuld not unlock the car, and eventually towed them to a dealership, where, eventually, they removed the sunroof to allow access to the cabin. Those folks returned the car and bought something different. Some sort of manual unlocking system needs to be retrofitted IMO (whether is be the boot release or some thing different). -uu sad goodbye to 2002 Chili MCS Happy hello to BRG JCW MCSC

Mar 17th, 2003, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 05:24 PM Posts: 282 Offline	Just a quick statement about getting to the boot with the cover in place...I have put a wee string around the seat release and hid it so that if you ever need to get back there, you can just tug on the string to get the seats down. If anyone needs me to elaborate on this, I can. It is a 30 second fix Neil 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Mar 17th, 2003, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,215 Offline	oh btw on my old mini S. which i wrecked new one is due this week. I changed the door locks so they can be pulled up from the inside. to solve this problem for me 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

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