The hand operated boot release switch on the CC3 has stopped working.
I can still open the boot remotely via the key fob.
All the other electrical toys - including the folding roof - are working as normal.
It's not the most serious problem, but I'm slightly concerned the mechanism as a whole could conk out, leaving me unable to open the boot.
The hand release feels like a microswitch to me.
When you shut the boot, the lid is pulled down by servos for the last part of its travel.
The car is still under warranty, but the dealer is a 25 mile round trip, so if the fault were something simple it would save me an hour or two traipsing over there.
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>> The car is still under warranty, but the dealer is a 25 mile round trip,
For warranty claims, you can take the car to any Ford dealer.
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...For warranty claims, you can take the car to any Ford dealer...
Fair point.
They know me at the supplying dealer, although happily not well because both cars I've had from them have never had any serious faults.
I don't suppose any customer gets the red carpet treatment, but I might be a little better looked after at the supplying dealer than elsewhere.
Going elsewhere is an option I had not thought about, but will do.
The best result will be if someone on here comes up with a nice, easy to do fix.
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>> someone on here comes up with a nice
Sell it
>> easy to do
Ahh fair point guv ;-)
Last edited by: Skoda on Thu 17 Feb 11 at 19:11
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...Sell it...
I was in a dealer today and they had a 'poverty spec' new CC2 for a cash and carry price of just under £20K.
My old bus must still be worth a few quid, even with a dodgy boot lock.
I reckon it's depreciated much more slowly than a Focus hatchback will have done.
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>> I reckon it's depreciated much more slowly than a Focus hatchback will have done
Motors Coalville have a 57 CC3, 28k, for £11,499. Their nearest comparable hatch, a 57 Ghia 5 door with 24k, is £7,899.
Last edited by: Dave_TD {P} on Tue 22 Feb 11 at 20:20
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...update...
The micro-switch on the boot lid had failed.
Part not in stock, but arrived next day - it's a Ford.
Fixed by the supplying dealer under warranty.
And they collected and delivered the car.
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>> And they collected and delivered the car.
And adjusted the seat, mirrors, radio stations, etc etc.
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>> And they collected and delivered the car.
Does it go better for the 'Italian tune-up'? ;>)
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Usual positive responses from an internet forum.
I think all they did was pull the seat forward, I coped by pushing it back, although I admit it was stressful.
The car gets the occasional blast from me, so it's used to that.
I was grateful they managed to fix the fault without creating a new one, like they did last time.
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Ford Focus CC - 09 2.0 Boot latch - L'escargot
