My caravelle boot lock rod has come out and i cant get it to stay in ?

[batfink]

 

[batfink]

Hi, everyone. I'm hoping you can help me out here. I can't seem to find a diagram or anything to show me how to put the rod back in. I figured out the best way it fits but seems to jump out when using the lock. I would love an image to show what it should look like. Many thanks

 

[Greybeard]

Hi. Please see my post #11 in this thread;

Post in thread 'No part number or clue what this is ???'

27 Feb 2024

I will be signing up this is my first van just trying to get to grip’s with it lol thanks andy

You’re very welcome.
If need me to pull panel off tailgate for further part info/pics let me know, as I’m curious as to why there seems to be different parts on vans of similar age.

Maybe the two things do something slightly different; power latching vs manual etc?
Hopefully someone will happen along with the info?!?

• Greybeard

Hope of some help.
Andy

 

[batfink]

Hi. Please see my post #11 in this thread;

Post in thread 'No part number or clue what this is ???'

27 Feb 2024

I will be signing up this is my first van just trying to get to grip’s with it lol thanks andy

You’re very welcome.
If need me to pull panel off tailgate for further part info/pics let me know, as I’m curious as to why there seems to be different parts on vans of similar age.

Maybe the two things do something slightly different; power latching vs manual etc?
Hopefully someone will happen along with the info?!?

• Greybeard

Hope of some help.
Andy

Thanks for your reply . Yes that's the bit but I want to see the other end of the rod and how
it remains attached in the little socket. Shall I glue it? Really appreciate your help on this. I am a lady senior and very much a novice.

 

[Greybeard]

Thanks for your reply . Yes that's the bit but I want to see the other end of the rod and how
it remains attached in the little socket. Shall I glue it? Really appreciate your help on this. I am a lady senior and very much a novice.

You’re very welcome.
I’m a senior too; 70 next week.
The forum has been very helpful to me for various issues.
I’ll remove the hardboard panel again and try to work out how it stays in. Mine’s definitely not glued in though.

 

[batfink]

You’re very welcome.
I’m a senior too; 70 next week.
The forum has been very helpful to me for various issues.
I’ll remove the hardboard panel again and try to work out how it stays in. Mine’s definitely not glued in though.

Legend

 

[Greybeard]

Hi @batfink . I lowered the hardboard panel from the bottom and took various pics.
The one attached seems most relevant.

From the near side mine looks as though the wire couldn’t come out/apart without dismantling stuff?

I’m wondering whether the top part of the white plastic tube that I’ve circled in red may be missing on yours? (broken off?)

If yes, then maybe a cable tie pulled tight around the wire and tube might hold them together?

I tested mine by making it lock and unlock. The bent over end of the wire slides along the slot in the plastic tube as solenoid actuates.

I think gluing it together could cause shock damage as the solenoid snaps the wire up and down?

I doubt the one part of the tube would be available on its own.

Sorry I haven’t found an easy answer.
Andy

 

[batfink]

Hi @batfink . I lowered the hardboard panel from the bottom and took various pics.
The one attached seems most relevant.

From the near side mine looks as though the wire couldn’t come out/apart without dismantling stuff?

I’m wondering whether the top part of the white plastic tube that I’ve circled in red may be missing on yours? (broken off?)

If yes, then maybe a cable tie pulled tight around the wire and tube might hold them together?

I tested mine by making it lock and unlock. The bent over end of the wire slides along the slot in the plastic tube as solenoid actuates.

I think gluing it together could cause shock damage as the solenoid snaps the wire up and down?

I doubt the one part of the tube would be available on its own.

Sorry I haven’t found an easy answer.
Andy

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Andy, thanks so much you really are a star. The bit you have circled i think is fine. The rod fit back in and has stayed it's the other end of the rod that is the issue. It's difficult to get a decent photo but this is good as it gets. I understand if your over this. I'm getting there.

 

[batfink]

I did it Andy. Chuffed.It was the wee socket at the bottom, it was there but was slightly damaged, fixed it with some milliput until I find this tiny part. Thanks for your help and support. This has been great! Not being a one wo/man army.