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How do I get my trunk open? |
matteyp |
Jun 15 2011, 03:26 PM
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Nothing a little JB Weld can't fix... Group: Members Posts: 263 Joined: 8-June 09 From: WA Member No.: 10,450 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I was putting the lock back together on my rear trunk today and now it won't open. How do I get it open without the button? Thanks
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Rand |
Jun 15 2011, 03:40 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
If you know where to poke at it, you can release it by pushing the latch in through the hole. With the button out you might be able to see enough.
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 15 2011, 04:01 PM
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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 |
I was putting the lock back together on my rear trunk today and now it won't open. How do I get it open without the button? Thanks Matt Clarify the situation a bit. This help request is rather vague. Is the lock assembly installed and it won't work? Is the lock assembly NOT installed but the trunk is closed? Did you have the tab off the lock assembly, and maybe got it back on but it's in the wrong orientation? I'm guessing you're talking about a 914 .................. GOOD INFORMATION is CRITICAL to getting GOOD answers! The Cap'n |
matteyp |
Jun 15 2011, 04:02 PM
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Nothing a little JB Weld can't fix... Group: Members Posts: 263 Joined: 8-June 09 From: WA Member No.: 10,450 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The button is not out it just won't release it
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 15 2011, 04:07 PM
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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 |
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matteyp |
Jun 15 2011, 06:01 PM
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Nothing a little JB Weld can't fix... Group: Members Posts: 263 Joined: 8-June 09 From: WA Member No.: 10,450 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes were talking about a 914 here. the whole assembly was uninstalled. i Installed it the way it should have been correctly but when i push in the button it doesnt seem to be pushing the pin far enough to release it. it may be in the wrong orientation but I think i installed it correctly. Just trying to figure out how I can open it now. Thanks
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SirAndy |
Jun 15 2011, 06:14 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Just trying to figure out how I can open it now. Open the engine lid, push one of the plastic cups that hold the targa top latches inside the trunk, get a flashlight, add enough extensions to your ratchet to cover the distance from the engine compartment to the trunk lock, add a 10mm socket to your extensions and unbolt the lock that way. This is MUCH easier if you push the second plastic cup into the trunk as well and have someone else shine the flashlight through that hole for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
r_towle |
Jun 15 2011, 06:17 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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scrz914 |
Jun 15 2011, 09:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,960 Region Association: Central California |
Not to sound simplistic, but any chance it's in the lock position? I don't think the pin will make any contact if it is. I'm sure you've fiddled with the key.
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Mike Bellis |
Jun 15 2011, 09:12 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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914werke |
Jun 15 2011, 11:48 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,062 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Arrgh!
Matt come see me I made a tool just for this situation. Ive done the cup ratchet & extension job and it aint fun nor easy. This tool is... |
jim_hoyland |
Jun 16 2011, 09:13 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,298 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Arrgh! Matt come see me I made a tool just for this situation. Ive done the cup ratchet & extension job and it aint fun nor easy. This tool is... Can you post a pic of the tool... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 16 2011, 09:40 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 |
Arrgh! Matt come see me I made a tool just for this situation. Ive done the cup ratchet & extension job and it aint fun nor easy. This tool is... Can you post a pic of the tool... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) The Cap'n Seriously, the long extension setup, along with a strong flashlight beam, is the way to go |
914werke |
Jun 16 2011, 11:31 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,062 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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