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R52 2006 cooper s convertible boot latch switch

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Old Apr 25, 2018 | 08:48 PM
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2006 cooper s convertible boot latch switch

95,000 miles

The latch on the boot stopped working. The toggle switch locks and unlocks the doors with no problem.
The only way I can open the boot is to collapse the rear seats and pull the emergency latch.
Removed the trim on the boot.
Took it to the steelership & they said the small black switch is dead & the whole piece needs to be replaced.
$485 painted or $375 in chrome.

My quetion, where can I but a replacement switch ($10?)?

It appears that spicing in a replacement switch would not be difficult and less $ than replacing the whole trim.

Really appreciate your advice
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Old Apr 28, 2018 | 05:24 AM
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Out Motoring has 16,000 parts in their system and many are in their warehouse. You can also check out ECS as their guy that handles MINIs has a vert and is the MINI Vert Guru.
 
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Old May 7, 2018 | 09:51 AM
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Yep, I am back from vacation and here to help.

Some people operate on it. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-warranty.html

R56 version of the DIY microswitch. I have not seen this work on the Gen 1 MINI yet. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ing-diy-3.html

But you are missing the little rubber gasket? If so it will get water in there and corrode the whole handle.
 
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