General 500X Boot Lid Switch Rubber Casing Perished

[Northantsguy]

The rubber casing surrounding the boot switch fell out yesterday. I guess the rubber has perished. Its a 500X 4x4 owned from new. Otherwise, been OK. The wires are still intact and the switch still works.

I've called the dealer for advice, but I am loathed to pay their price for a whole new rear lock fitting, which is what they have said is needed - £350 plus VAT plus fitting so north of £500 ... for a rubber grommet !

I am also not very mechanically minded, but surely there is a way of fixing this for less?

Should I simply inject silicone around the switch to hold it in place? Using glue won't work, as the aperture is slightly larger than the switch.

Any advice from anyone gratefully received.

Thanks Rob

 

[s130]

I think others have had their boot lid switches fail / fall out ......

Suggest you search this 500X forum.