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Old 07-24-2008, 02:36 PM
Cr from Texas Cr from Texas is offline
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I assume this is for your 240D. You can probably do some forum searches and find more details.

I'd assume the PO may have done all sorts of DIY on the vacuum system. He probably did this rather than replace a defective POD but I think I'd start with the vacuum lines. You didn't say so I am assuming the door locks work? If that is the case, one line should draw a vacuum in lock mode. I'd start with the one with the screw and attach the gauge and see if it goes from no vacuum to vacuum as you lock and unlock the doors.
I don't know all the trunk POD details. I do know you need to have the key hole in the horizontal position to use the central lock and unlock feature for the trunk. With the key in that position, I'd draw a vacuum with the mighty vac to determine if it will hold and what moves. You should be able to put the two together to determine the unlock feature.

Maybe others have more experience with this lock - mine has the original trunk POD and it still works so I'm guessing based on checking other PODs in the system.
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