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Rear Trunk opening, Solenoid not working |
Robnxious |
May 20 2017, 11:43 AM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
When I had my car wrapped the kids who did it did something to the rear trunk release and I am going in there today. So actually I can hear the solenoid triggering but it's not open, and I will fix that when I am in there. I have read the posts on here and have a pretty good idea how to do it, and have the proper tools. Just want to verify with anyone who has gotten into the rear trunk through the engine compartment.
1) I am assuming you go through the holes that are covered by the plastic caps (guessing strut holes), but how does one who is, shall we say "not as svelte" get in there to get the ratchet back there 2) I have also read about drilling a hole beneath the solenoid and triggering the release that way (Which I am thinking about doing, since I need to put the idiot release in since the DAPO didn't but a failsafe on it). Anyone got any suggestions since I want to not only get into it today, but also put my new chrome bumpers and bumper tops on this weekend, and I know I need to get into the trunk to do the rear bumper Thanks in advance |
larryM |
May 20 2017, 11:18 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
since you have the rear reflector - it is relatively simple
- just drill a 1/8 or 5/32 hole exactly at the top center of the S in P-O-R-S-C-H-E - push a long thin ground off tiny screwdriver thru it & it will hit the oem lever i keep a "push-driver" for that in my car at all times if you are at the Yosemite concours tomorrow - you can look at mine good luck |
Robnxious |
May 21 2017, 11:01 AM
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RobnxiousOne Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Sacramento Member No.: 7,097 Region Association: Northern California |
since you have the rear reflector - it is relatively simple - just drill a 1/8 or 5/32 hole exactly at the top center of the S in P-O-R-S-C-H-E - push a long thin ground off tiny screwdriver thru it & it will hit the oem lever i keep a "push-driver" for that in my car at all times if you are at the Yosemite concours tomorrow - you can look at mine good luck Thanks Larry, I will do this, and I won't be making it to the concours since while I was out yesterday, my starter decided to give up the ghost. Luckily I have a working spare here, but need to get that done today. |
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