 Engine lid will not open., lid lock will not release. What to do? |
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| drem914 |
 Aug 25 2019, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,054 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California 
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A little help please. How do I activate the release of the engine hinge? The cable pulls and has tension, but will not disengage the latch release. I have gone through my service manuals here, but none of them tell you how to get in if the lid latch won't release. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Some guidance from the more knowledgeable group here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) This can't be the first time this has happened. |
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| sb914 |
Aug 25 2019, 02:05 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,489 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California
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Try pushing on the lid while pulling the button or have someone else push down on the deck lid.
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| drem914 |
Aug 25 2019, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,054 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Aug 25 2019, 01:05 PM)  Try pushing on the lid while pulling the button or have someone else push down on the deck lid. I have done that and it worked once. I should have quit when I was ahead, because the second time it happened has put me in this predicament. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) All I wanted to do was hook up the trickle charger and check the oil. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) I am just wondering which part of the latch from the trunk do I have to push on to get the cam to release, if I am on the right track? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
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| chrisg |
Aug 25 2019, 02:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 20-December 03 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 1,455 Region Association: None
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With trunk open, from inside of trunk push down on engine lid and push small tab on left side of latch to the right with a screwdriver. Just tried it on mine and it worked without pulling inside knob. Yours might need a bit of lube first ti free it up a little.
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| drem914 |
Aug 25 2019, 02:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,054 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(chrisg @ Aug 25 2019, 01:38 PM) With trunk open, from inside of trunk push down on engine lid and push small tab on left side of latch to the right with a screwdriver. Just tried it on mine and it worked without pulling inside knob. Yours might need a bit of lube first ti free it up a little. That is what just worked. I was back into let you know thanks to all for assistance. We all know what's next on my to-do list, latch refresh. |
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| AZBanks |
Aug 25 2019, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,064 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I have to give my lip a small bump with the side of my closed fist right above the latch.
I pull the release cable with my left hand and give the lid a bump with my right and it pops right open every time. The technical term for that is "percussive maintenance". It was invented by the master motorcycle and jukebox mechanic, Arthur Fonzarelli. |
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| Ed_Turbo |
Aug 25 2019, 03:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(AZBanks @ Aug 25 2019, 02:06 PM) I have to give my lip a small bump with the side of my closed fist right above the latch. I pull the release cable with my left hand and give the lid a bump with my right and it pops right open every time. The technical term for that is "percussive maintenance". It was invented by the master motorcycle and jukebox mechanic, Arthur Fonzarelli. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You just got to give it a little finesse. Try adjusting the grille a little that also works. -Ed |
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| rjames |
Aug 26 2019, 01:25 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,244 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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The part on the lid that latches can be adjusted. It’s probably not aligned with the receiver (or it’s worn and needs replacing). Easy fix.
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