no key for boot lock help

[freemini]

hi ive just been given a c reg mini but the owner couldent find the boot lock key any suggestions on the best way to open it?
ive been told by a mate to drill it out but i thought i would ask on the forum.

[TONYELF]

Try the door key.if the locks have not been changed it should open it
Some locks can be quite worn and a worn key may just do the trick

[freemini]

ive tryed the key i have but no luck

[TONYELF]

If you persivere you may just find some one with a few spare keys to try otherwise you will have to drill lock out and buy a replacement lock. Where are you based?

[freemini]

im in kent not far from bexleyheath

[Deano]

Hello The 1st think to do is try some other mini keys :confused:

Then if no joy drill the lock out & replace?

I have in the past forced the boot open but can cause damage to the back panel:(

Good luck

[freemini]

either of you wouldent have any spare keys would you?

[TONYELF]

im in kent not far from bexleyheath

Bit of a hike to the Chester area to borrow our keys LOL. Have you tried your local mini club?

[TONYELF]

You have one of the biggest mini clubs on your doorstep? Try the link below:)

http://www.smoc.co.uk

[Jerry_Revell]

A bit of a late replay I know but these guys might be able to help http://www.keys4classics.com/

[freemini]

ive already sorted it jerry but thanks anyway

[redvanman]

i'd imagine its possible to undo the nuts on the bootlid from through the parcel shelf speaker holes....extension bar required!.once undone the boot should pull clear..worth a go.

[freemini]

as said ive already sorted it also my rear shelf has not been butchered for speakers

[redvanman]

butchered - mine has them factory....glad you sorted it.

[freemini]

mines an 1985 model which im sure none of them came with holes for speakers out of the factory but i could be wrong

[olly_16]

brake the lock by using abit of force, push down towards end that it opens if your quick enough you shouldnt damage the boot that the final option

[freemini]

brake the lock by using abit of force, push down towards end that it opens if your quick enough you shouldnt damage the boot that the final option


as said ive sorted this matter now thanks anyway

[Siano :)]

as said ive sorted this matter now thanks anyway

I think we should keep this thread goin for how many options can you com eup with if this happens to u...... I'd go with the magic mini skeleton key theres only one mini out of the 6 here that my key doesnt open :D

[charlie_mini]

sure you could unbolt your rear bumber (3x11mm bolts i think) then you have access to the 4 screws holding the hindges on, unscrew then and just lift the boot away! :D

[Deano]

Tin Opener:p

[mervyn51]

Dynamite ? your only supposed to blow the doors off tho not the boot aswell :) :D

[charlie_mini]

sure i'd be able to do that without dynamite, just a good curry!! LOL! :D