Xantia Self-locking boot

macaroni · Unread post by **macaroni** » 17 Jul 2006, 09:13

Hi,
My Xantia boot locks itself after a few minutes of being unlocked. Does anyone know if there is some sort of spring or something that prevents the central locking solenoid from creeping back into the locked position?

Any help gratefully received.

Antony

samtronic · Unread post by **samtronic** » 17 Jul 2006, 11:04

Hi,

I had the same problem, and solved it as described in this thread:

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=19104

It looks like the rubber bellows are supposed to keep the solenoid either in or out, but I think it gets soft with age.

Søren A.M.

macaroni · Unread post by **macaroni** » 17 Jul 2006, 12:17

Cool, I didn't realise it was such a common problem, I guess I should have searched first!

Would it be worth replacing the rubber bellows as a first attempt?
Your fix looks good, but beyond my level of competence.

Cheers,

Antony

samtronic · Unread post by **samtronic** » 17 Jul 2006, 12:28

It might work to replace the rubber bellows, but the problem will probably return (in 10 years time).
Or you could get a universal solenoid. Others have used that with success.

Søren A.M.