your experience with rear trunk cable, for cars with the reflector |
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your experience with rear trunk cable, for cars with the reflector |
98101 |
Mar 11 2018, 05:49 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Usual rear trunk button has been replaced with a cable release from the cabin to make way for the aftermarket rear reflector. Please note: this is the mechanical CABLE RELEASE, not the electric solenoid that some kits used.
First sunny day in a while. Put the roof in the rear trunk. Never sure I'll be able to get it open again. Now it's time to park. Pulling the cable in the cabin, hear a clicking sound but trunk still seems to be latched. Cannot secure the car. Anyone else had this experience? The reflector sure looks cool, but I'm not sure it's worth this hassle! |
ndfrigi |
Mar 11 2018, 06:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Usual rear trunk button has been replaced with a cable release from the cabin to make way for the aftermarket rear reflector. First sunny day in a while. Put the roof in the rear trunk. Never sure I'll be able to get it open again. Now it's time to park. Pulling the cable in the cabin, hear a clicking sound but trunk still seems to be latched. Cannot secure the car. Anyone else had this experience? The reflector sure looks cool, but I'm not sure it's worth this hassle! Maybe Try asking someone to press on the button while you push down and up the trunk. |
Rand |
Mar 11 2018, 06:34 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 |
Maybe Try asking someone to press on the button while you push down and up the trunk. That's a great suggestion. Sometimes the clicker needs some give after it gets weak, so butt weight at the right time with the release can bump it loose. But again... dependent on electrical which WILL fail at some point, so put in a backup after this. |
98101 |
Mar 11 2018, 06:38 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Maybe Try asking someone to press on the button while you push down and up the trunk. That's a great suggestion. Sometimes the clicker needs some give after it gets weak, so butt weight at the right time with the release can bump it loose. But again... dependent on electrical which WILL fail at some point, so put in a backup after this. Thanks, but this is the cable release version, not the solenoid version. Might still work though, so I’ll round up some help. |
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