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por73914 |
Jan 27 2009, 01:13 PM
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I don't know what the hell I am doing... Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 10-April 07 From: Fayetteville, AR Member No.: 7,660 |
The 914 I just bought has the reflector on the back with a solenoid release. The solenoid does not work. Any idea on how to get the trunk open?
Thanks Paul |
Millerwelds |
Jan 27 2009, 01:24 PM
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Pleepleus Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 9,206 Region Association: Northern California |
Mine sometimes won't open unless I have someone push down on the lid to relieve the pressure off the solonoid. Then it works fine.
If that does not work there are other options I am sure someone will chime in with. Good luck. |
Mark Henry |
Jan 27 2009, 01:33 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
First check under the car, above the muffler, hopefully a PO installed an emergency pull wire of some type. If not lots of extensions, pop the plug and get to the latch bolts through the engine bay.
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por73914 |
Jan 27 2009, 01:36 PM
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I don't know what the hell I am doing... Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 10-April 07 From: Fayetteville, AR Member No.: 7,660 |
First check under the car, above the muffler, hopefully a PO installed an emergency pull wire of some type. If not lots of extensions, pop the plug and get to the latch bolts through the engine bay. Man that would be LOTS of extensions... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
Mark Henry |
Jan 27 2009, 01:38 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
First check under the car, above the muffler, hopefully a PO installed an emergency pull wire of some type. If not lots of extensions, pop the plug and get to the latch bolts through the engine bay. Man that would be LOTS of extensions... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Yep...but it can be done. |
Mark Henry |
Jan 27 2009, 01:39 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I'd also make sure the switch is getting power.
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underthetire |
Jan 27 2009, 01:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Good luck. I had a 70 that someone made a slant nose and moulded in the front bumper. The cable broke so I had to sawzall a hole to get to the latch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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r_towle |
Jan 27 2009, 05:16 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Push on lid...hope it pops
Look for cable. Look for itty bitty hole about where the lock would be....insert long allen wrench and push to pop lid. Then....lots of extensions... I had to do it...it can be done. If I can do it....you can too...I am a moron and it really pissed me off. I had my trunk full of stuff...that took a while to get the stuff out of the way so I could see. Open up both little cups, shine the light in one and look/fish through the other one... Yes it sucks...its about 30 minutes of swearing to get two bolts off the latch...they are 10mm and you will need every extension you have, and then some...its almost 4 feet. Rich |
PanelBilly |
Jan 27 2009, 05:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,819 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Pushing the truck down would be my first fix. Taking the load off the release will make it easier to open.
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PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 27 2009, 05:41 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A 914 I had the PO had a hole just big enough to put a coat hanger in and pop the latch.
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Shade Tree |
Jan 27 2009, 06:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 18-December 08 From: Springfield, Oregon Member No.: 9,860 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've been waiting for this subject to come up!!! Both of my 914's have the reflector on back but no trunk latch at all. What do you guys use? I was planning on finding a suitable replacement and the pick a part and installing a cable latch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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Mark Henry |
Jan 27 2009, 07:42 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I've been waiting for this subject to come up!!! Both of my 914's have the reflector on back but no trunk latch at all. What do you guys use? I was planning on finding a suitable replacement and the pick a part and installing a cable latch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) http://engmanparts.com/specialtyparts.php |
Shade Tree |
Jan 28 2009, 09:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 18-December 08 From: Springfield, Oregon Member No.: 9,860 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've been waiting for this subject to come up!!! Both of my 914's have the reflector on back but no trunk latch at all. What do you guys use? I was planning on finding a suitable replacement and the pick a part and installing a cable latch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) http://engmanparts.com/specialtyparts.php Perfect. Thanks! |
maf914 |
Jan 28 2009, 01:07 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
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Man that would be LOTS of extensions... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) [/quote] Yep...but it can be done. [/quote] You might want to tape those extensions together! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
por73914 |
Jan 28 2009, 05:39 PM
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I don't know what the hell I am doing... Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 10-April 07 From: Fayetteville, AR Member No.: 7,660 |
Thanks for all the replies!...I am going to give it a shop tomorrow. We are thawing out from major ice storm
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Jeffs9146 |
Jan 28 2009, 06:18 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
You can also drill a very small hole in the trunk floor from the bottom and use a coat hanger to pull down on the release arm!
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