 your experience with rear trunk cable, for cars with the reflector |
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| 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! |
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| Rand |
Mar 11 2018, 06:44 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 |
Sorry, thought you had the rear reflector mod with electric release. So you have the cable release and it still doesn't work? Curse doofy hack mods! I'm glad 914s have reached the place where this isn't done anymore.
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| 98101 |
Mar 11 2018, 06:51 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 |
QUOTE(Rand @ Mar 11 2018, 05:44 PM)  Sorry, thought you had the rear reflector mod with electric release. So you have the cable release and it still doesn't work? Curse doofy hack mods! I'm glad 914s have reached the place where this isn't done anymore. Going to try it again with a 6yo and 8yo lifting the trunk. |
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| Rand |
Mar 11 2018, 07:00 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 |
QUOTE(98101 @ Mar 11 2018, 04:51 PM) QUOTE(Rand @ Mar 11 2018, 05:44 PM) Sorry, thought you had the rear reflector mod with electric release. So you have the cable release and it still doesn't work? Curse doofy hack mods! I'm glad 914s have reached the place where this isn't done anymore. Going to try it again with a 6yo and 8yo lifting the trunk. They should bounce on it instead right above the latch. Lifting will only work against you. If you have a shot, it's the downforce against the timing of the electric trigger to knock it loose. Oh man, so sorry you are dealing with this. A frustrating dilemma for sure, but know you aren't the first who has had to deal with it. |
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Posts in this topic
98101 your experience with rear trunk cable Mar 11 2018, 05:49 PM
hockeymutt No clue how to fix this. But one fix to keep it is... Mar 11 2018, 05:56 PM ndfrigi
Usual rear trunk button has been replaced with a ... Mar 11 2018, 06:27 PM
Rand
Maybe Try asking someone to press on the button w... Mar 11 2018, 06:34 PM 98101
Maybe Try asking someone to press on the button ... Mar 11 2018, 06:38 PM SO.O.C914er I’ve had this problem before. Try having someone... Mar 11 2018, 06:35 PM 98101
[quote name='98101' post='2588084' date='Mar 11 2... Mar 11 2018, 08:22 PM wes Works for me no not right but! Push down on yo... Mar 12 2018, 12:23 AM Steve I had similar issues with the cable and switched t... Mar 12 2018, 12:38 AM ndfrigi Or you can just drill a hole in the reflector and ... Mar 12 2018, 03:21 AM rhodyguy The stealth release is a piece of thin SS wire and... Mar 12 2018, 07:34 AM bdstone914 If all else fails remove both of the white cups in... Mar 12 2018, 07:46 AM 98101
Then install a pull cable like the engine lid has... Mar 12 2018, 10:38 AM 76-914 A few possibilities. Cable has slipped at attach p... Mar 12 2018, 08:00 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com the solenoid plunger does not go far enough into ... Mar 12 2018, 09:10 AM 98101 UPDATE: Mechanics at Gerber Motorsport were able t... Mar 12 2018, 04:18 PM KELTY360 Michael - I think when you put the top in the trun... Mar 12 2018, 04:57 PM |
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