Boot not locking

[Mog]

My boot handle wasn’t locking, I’ve replaced the handle with a new one this morning. It’s still not locking. I can turn the key as though to lock it but the handle will still turn to allow the boot to open. Am I missing something?

[svenedin]

You may have to adjust the position of the striker plate on the boot floor

[geoberni]

Odd that svenedin didn't mention his post from last year....
viewtopic.php?p=685026#p685026

Take the handle off and see if the lock is actually engaging....

[svenedin]

Odd that svenedin didn't mention his post from last year....
viewtopic.php?p=685026#p685026

Take the handle off and see if the lock is actually engaging....

Yes but I thought the OP had changed the lock already?

[Mog]

Well this is embarrassing…
I had replaced the handle exactly as the one I had taken off. I was looking at photos of other cars and noticed mine was upside down. I took the catch off inside the boot lid, spun the handle 180°, replaced the catch and it’s now locking. Maybe that’s all that was wrong with the original handle…

[svenedin]

Well this is embarrassing…
I had replaced the handle exactly as the one I had taken off. I was looking at photos of other cars and noticed mine was upside down. I took the catch off inside the boot lid, spun the handle 180°, replaced the catch and it’s now locking. Maybe that’s all that was wrong with the original handle…

Glad you have it sorted out! Well done.