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| srthompson01 |
 Jul 2 2008, 07:46 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 24-September 06 From: oklahoma Member No.: 6,906  |
PO installed electric latch to go with the bigass reflector on the back. I used to think it was cool.
My electric trunk latch chose to stop working, anybody have any advice? I was thinking remove the hinge bolts and try getting at it that way, but I have learned to ask for advice first. Any great ideas? Thanks in advance. |
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| reverie |
Jul 2 2008, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 14-March 03 Member No.: 427 Region Association: None |
Does the reflector have a small hole near the center?
Or is there a wire-thingy hanging down above the exhaust? |
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| srthompson01 |
Jul 2 2008, 08:10 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 24-September 06 From: oklahoma Member No.: 6,906 |
QUOTE(reverie @ Jul 2 2008, 09:06 AM)  Does the reflector have a small hole near the center? Or is there a wire-thingy hanging down above the exhaust? Nope, that would require luck or planning. I'm out of both |
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| reverie |
Jul 2 2008, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 14-March 03 Member No.: 427 Region Association: None |
SirAndy and Airsix have good advice in this thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=39944&hl= |
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| PanelBilly |
Jul 2 2008, 08:45 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,881 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Have a friend push down on the truck lid where the latch is. This will compress the spring and take the load off of the release motor and make it easier for it to work.
If this works, the motor is nearly dead. I wouldn't lock it again. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 2 2008, 08:48 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,315 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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If you can't get to it in any other way, pop out one of the cups for the top latches, and use a bunch of long extensions to unbolt the latch.
then put in an emergency release cable. Personally I like the release in the driver's door jamb. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 2 2008, 09:14 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
"Easiest"? Sawzall. Best? The long extension/socket method. I use locking extensions, but I realize most folks don't own them. You'll need around 4 feet and a 10mm wobble socket, as well as a small but bright light source. Hope your trunk is empty ................. The Cap'n
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| Joe Bob |
Jul 2 2008, 09:35 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
If there is a reflector on it....pry it off, stick yer tool in the hole where the lock mechanism used to be and up pops the decklid.
Next, take said reflector and give it the float test.....make sure to tie the electric actuator to it so that it floats better. NOW.....Take a THICK SHARPIE, then print POrscha on the back where that POS reflector used to be....serves the same purpose. Better yet, cut out letters from a magazine like they use for ransome notes in movies.....laminate with clear fiberglass.... BTW....Have you tried pushing down on the lid and hitting the button? Try it AFTER you pry off the reflector... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) You can also drill a hole where the lock was if it's filled and poke around it there...most Dent Guys can fix the hole cheap....or here's a good idea....put the godammned lock back in.... Hey did I mention that rear reflectors are stoopid? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| rjames |
Jul 2 2008, 10:58 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,245 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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If your opinion regarding the reflector differs from others, and/or you don't feel like drilling holes into your car ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) ), Do what Andy suggested in the link that was provided in this thread. It works and is easy.
QUOTE i had good luck with a metal coat hanger. unfold it and make a little hook on one end. open engine lid and remove one of the round plastic cups in the trunk wall. ideally, have a friend help you out with a flashlight through the other cup-hole on the opposite side. use the coathanger to pull back the latch. also helps to have said friend pull up the hood once you get the hanger hooked to the latch. took about 10 minutes of fiddeling ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy |
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