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| FourBlades |
  Apr 9 2013, 09:25 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin  Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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I have a regular locking rear trunk. No solenoid or Porsche reflector.
The trunk has opened fine every time for three years. Since Joe installed all my EFI electronics in the trunk I have started locking it. It worked fine locking and unlocking it for six months. This week, when I unlock the trunk, it will not open. The lock cylinder rotates fine with the key, but pressing the lock in does not unlatch the trunk lid. Anyone have this problem before and figure out what to do? Thanks...John |
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| FourBlades |
Apr 10 2013, 03:14 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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I'll try the wiggle and bang approach again. If that does not work then I will need those extensions... John |
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| ThePaintedMan |
Apr 10 2013, 03:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(FourBlades @ Apr 10 2013, 05:14 PM)  I'll try the wiggle and bang approach again. If that does not work then I will need those extensions... John Got it. I'll bring them with me anyway. If you need to open it sooner, I got mine at Harbor Freight. They were pretty cheap. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Apr 10 2013, 08:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,852 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Apr 10 2013, 02:42 PM) QUOTE(FourBlades @ Apr 10 2013, 05:14 PM) I'll try the wiggle and bang approach again. If that does not work then I will need those extensions... John Got it. I'll bring them with me anyway. If you need to open it sooner, I got mine at Harbor Freight. They were pretty cheap. I hope your roof isn't in the trunk. The 1/4" extension method is the way to go but.... there is not enought light to see if you are even near the 10mm bolts. It's been a while but I remember being able to remove the two 13mm bolts from one hinge(or both). I then lifted that corner and held it up a bit with a 2x4. Shine a light in there to see the target. Use a wobble ended extension and a short socket, not a universal. |
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Posts in this topic
FourBlades Help! Rear trunk won't open. Apr 9 2013, 09:25 PM
Eric_Shea Tang broke off the lock tumbler at the back?
Pop ... Apr 9 2013, 09:32 PM FourBlades I never felt like anything broke.
It seems like i... Apr 9 2013, 10:17 PM
ThePaintedMan
I never felt like anything broke.
It seems like ... Apr 10 2013, 07:05 AM ThePaintedMan
I hope your roof isn't in the trunk.
T... Apr 10 2013, 08:57 PM Dave_Darling Yes, that's how you get light in there.
Tape ... Apr 10 2013, 11:43 PM FourBlades Good tips, thanks!
Taping the extensions toge... Apr 12 2013, 01:38 PM rgalla9146
Good tips, thanks!
Taping the extensions tog... Apr 12 2013, 04:07 PM FourBlades I actually have the nice gas struts sold by camp91... Apr 12 2013, 06:32 PM FourBlades Flood control says double post! Apr 12 2013, 06:33 PM Rand Before you get too deep, did you do the big butt a... Apr 12 2013, 09:46 PM FourBlades Got it open!
Following the advice folks poste... Apr 17 2013, 07:07 AM ThePaintedMan Good deal John! I guess I don't need to br... Apr 17 2013, 09:03 AM |
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