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Boot won't open manually

32K views 9 replies 6 participants last post by  SSHampton 
#1 ·
Hi. I have a 58 plate Cooper. It's great, except the boot won't open manually and it takes at least ten presses on the key fob to get it to open. I would appreciate any ideas! Thanks guys!
 
#8 ·
Yes previous posters are correct, it is water ingress into the boot release, called a grip strip. It corrodes the micro switch and becomes inoperable. The parts do not come separately, it is an entire grip strip. They are easy to replace yourself, open the boot, pop off the liner then unscrew the four T20 screws that hold the grip strip on. Disconnect the small electrical connector (make sure you don't lose it in the tailgate!) and install the new grip strip in reverse of removal.
 
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