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Rear Trunk Latch Problem, OMFG |
mrhurtalot |
Feb 3 2007, 03:58 PM
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 |
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) so. i REALLY need to get into my rear trunk. problem is, it wont open. PO removed the lock and place an electric latch and put the cool porsche reflector on the back. are there any alternative ways into the trunk? (access hole on the underside? lmao) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) the wiring seems to be fine and all connections are fine. i even have the JWEST fuse panel with no blown fuses. replaced the inline fuse, POP! about 3 fuses. and then nothing. ANY IDEAS? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
SirAndy |
Feb 3 2007, 04:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,675 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
yepp, been there, done that ... do a search here for a old thread. i used a (unfolded) metal coathanger, from the engine bay through one of the holes that hold the round plastic cups for the top-latch. best done with a buddy that shines a flashlight through the second hole. it's usually quite dark in there when closed ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Andy |
So.Cal.914 |
Feb 3 2007, 04:06 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
If the solonoid still functions I would run wires directly to the battery, if its going
to work it will work with full volts/amps. |
Allan |
Feb 3 2007, 04:37 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
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Engman |
Feb 3 2007, 04:41 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Try the two person method - one hits the switch while the other pushs down on the lid above the latch.
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Elliot Cannon |
Feb 3 2007, 04:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
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Joe Bob |
Feb 3 2007, 05:08 PM
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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 |
I hate those electric solenoids....you can drill a small hole in the reflector and use a straightened coat hanger to trip the latch.
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boxstr |
Feb 3 2007, 05:30 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Remove the engine lid cover, two ten mm bolts, then you can get intot eh area much easier.
I have remvoved, or loosened the two bolts that hold the rear deck lid to teh hinges, you can then pry it up to gain a little more room to acces the rear trunk arera. I then used a very long extension and a ten MM socket and removed the two bolts which secure the latch which is bolted to the rear tailight panel. Oh after you are done, you might want to install a fail safe method to access the rear trunk that is not dependent on the electric solenoid. Just a thought. CCLINTRUNKMONKEY |
mrhurtalot |
Feb 3 2007, 05:52 PM
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 |
yeah i had a failsafe on my list of things to do when i get money.....
thanks alot. maybe my girlfriend wont be in trouble anymore. she left a 400 dollar coat in there. (gift) and her parents are MAD. its been in there like 3 months too. haha. i think the solenoid might be fooked. but thanksa again guys. i appreciate everything i get from here. (p.s. same topic posted at 914C*** before i posted here. and only got one reply.... compared to what, 9?. pff. im glad i chose to stay here.) |
mrhurtalot |
Feb 3 2007, 08:42 PM
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 |
ugh... two hours of work. and nothing...
the hanger doesnt work because the lever needs to be pushed down. hard. im getting so frustrated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) i have thought about busting out one of the tail lights. and dremeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) my way into the trunk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) anyone got a source for tail lights? or even better. another suggestion? Attached thumbnail(s) |
SirAndy |
Feb 3 2007, 08:52 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,675 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
the hanger doesnt work because the lever needs to be pushed down. hard. aha, yes, the solenoid. hanger works on the stock latch. as mentioned above, put a bunch of extensions together and try to undo the bolts that hold the latch to the body. 10mm socket, if still stock ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy |
neo914-6 |
Feb 3 2007, 10:49 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
ugh... two hours of work. and nothing... the hanger doesnt work because the lever needs to be pushed down. hard. im getting so frustrated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) i have thought about busting out one of the tail lights. and dremeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) my way into the trunk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) anyone got a source for tail lights? or even better. another suggestion? If you can get to the 4 tail light housing nuts (with a long extension), remove them and the lens nuts, and then push out the housing for your access... |
Joe Bob |
Feb 3 2007, 10:52 PM
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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 |
Dude....just yank that fucking reflector off, it's glued onto what three, four tabs....stick a screwdriver in the exposed keyhole and pop the hood.....geez, don't make it a soap opera.....
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mrhurtalot |
Feb 3 2007, 11:54 PM
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 |
yeah well once again mikez.... PO decided to BOLT the reflector on.
im gonna try the ext. thing tommorrow.! |
TheCabinetmaker |
Feb 3 2007, 11:54 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Dude....just yank that fucking reflector off, it's glued onto what three, four tabs....stick a screwdriver in the exposed keyhole and pop the hood.....geez, don't make it a soap opera..... |
boxstr |
Feb 3 2007, 11:59 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey don't go bustin anything up, we want drama and something to root for. What time do we start in the morning??
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mrhurtalot |
Feb 4 2007, 12:19 AM
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 |
ummm i was thinking like evening. after the OU OSU womens game.. and a trip to the store for those extentions. i only got like 4.
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McMark |
Feb 4 2007, 12:34 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Use the 'uber' long extension to undo these two nuts....
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Joe Bob |
Feb 4 2007, 01:12 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 |
Small one inch hole saw...right thru the reflector....or two taps from a .45 ACP.....
BTW, the tabs that ARE bolted on to the back of the CAR, are GLUED to the reflector....TRUST me, rip the MOFO off....BTDT, got the tee shirt to prove it.... |
McMark |
Feb 4 2007, 01:18 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
If you only have a large one inch hole saw, you can make it work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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