Boot won't open!

[karozza]

Occassionally the boot release mechanism doesn't open the boot. The dash & door switch LED also show that the boot is actually open but not always

Then I end up playing around by pressing the boot a few times. It then activates the motorized mechanism & starts working normally again.

Do I need to replace or lubricate something

 

[karozza]

Does this mean I'm the only one to come across this problem

 

[chatteris]

try sticking a pad to the place where the plunger of the switch touches,as if the plunger is not pushed in the electric release does not work on my c240 and maybe yours has worn

 

[nigel cross]

Try your key, but squirt some oil in the lock first

 

[jaymanek]

its the catch on the boot... replace it.. not expensive.

 

[marshyboy]

boot lock

Occassionally the boot release mechanism doesn't open the boot. The dash & door switch LED also show that the boot is actually open but not always

Then I end up playing around by pressing the boot a few times. It then activates the motorized mechanism & starts working normally again.

Do I need to replace or lubricate something

hi i had a problem like this on my w208 and after taking the lock out and spraying some ptfe spray on all moving parts and wire connections its been fine since