The F07 tailboard lock is emitting smoke and is presently malfunctioning.

[RosaStyle]

The tailboard of my F07 vehicle ceased to function, rendering it unable to open or shut. However, the voltage at the lock was still there. I purchased a new Chinese OEM replacement component for the tailboard boot lid lock latch mechanism from a reputable website for £70. The outcome was successful and everything has been going well for the previous several days. The tailboard functioned well, smoothly opening and closing. After visiting the stores, while returning home, the dashboard indicator said "Close Boot". Upon my arrival at home, I saw smoke emanating from the trunk, with the lock being dangerously close to catching fire and emitting intense heat. I disengaged the battery and extracted the lock. I have purchased a used lock for my car as a replacement. Is this lock just a defective Chinese original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product, or should I be investigating other potential causes?

[BizarreBleak]

Why not specify the exact website instead of using the vague term 'a well-known'... since there are hundreds of low-quality sites out there...

Without adequate lock specifications or visual representations, it is difficult for anybody to acquire further knowledge.

[RosaStyle]

Apologies for my lack of knowledge on the ability to reference other websites. I acquired the replacement lock from an online marketplace called eBay.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256093769514?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338774556&toolid=10001&customid=130832X1595858X667812d1f5f13c559b0bf180b616426a

[Micobe]

I would always choose an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) second-hand product rather than one constructed from low-quality materials sometimes referred to as "Chineseium".

Indeed, that is just what I did with my E91...

[Micobe]

It is difficult to determine if the issue resides with the new lock or elsewhere, but in my case, the consequence of the lock breaking was that the boot light stayed on and became very hot...

[Authorce]

Prior to purchasing the counterfeit item, please be aware that it is second-hand, as mentioned above.

[RosaStyle]

I have purchased a pair of pre-owned locks from eBay and will provide an update to this page when I have installed the new lock. If the newly manufactured chinesium component was responsible for the problem, it posed a significant risk and serves as a cautionary tale about purchasing such components. Always choose either used components or the original parts from the manufacturer. Initially, I believed that purchasing a brand-new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) lock was superior than acquiring a used one. However, it seems that this assumption was a novice error!

[Sumoto]

This is the issue. The lock you installed is not an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product, but rather a poorly built Chinese imitation. As said before, I would always choose a used OEM item over low-quality Chinese alternatives.

[Micobe]

I have found these individuals to be proficient.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/charlestrentlimited?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338774556&toolid=10001&customid=130832X1595858X5db3042c9930cd084b47c49f6aa4601a

[Micobe]

The photographs are of good quality, accurately depicting the item in need. The year and origin of the donor vehicle are provided, and the prices are acceptable.

Similarly, the same applies to them as well.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/morganautosalvage?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338774556&toolid=10001&customid=130832X1595858X73641f3267d786bf76b0f70405e2a321