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Rear Trunk - I did a very stupid thing |
lsintampa |
Oct 10 2013, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 520 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 15,441 Region Association: South East States |
I installed a electric magnet release on my trunk. Tested it and all was great. So I thought it would be working for a while - at least long enough until I put a secondary release in, but I was totally wrong.
So not only is the release not dis-engaging the lock, I was stupid enough to already mount the P O R S C H E reflector on the face. There is a small gap between the reflector and the trunk that I might be able to wiggle a coat hanger into, but I'm not sure a) if that will work, b) how to wiggle the coat hanger even if I get in into the lock hole, or c) is there a better way? So don't (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) me, I'm already feeling like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/post-2-1117899824.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Oct 10 2013, 12:12 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
It's happened before.
You'll have to go through the engine compartment and push out the top latch cups. then with multiple 3/8" extensions and a 10mm socket, remove the latch. Good luck. |
Kansas 914 |
Oct 10 2013, 12:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
It's happened before. You'll have to go through the engine compartment and push out the top latch cups. then with multiple 3/8" extensions and a 10mm socket, remove the latch. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) BTDT |
AfricanHijinx |
Oct 10 2013, 12:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 12-April 11 From: Snohomish WA Member No.: 12,928 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
where did you get the magnet lock?
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SirAndy |
Oct 10 2013, 12:27 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Do a search, there are several threads on how to do this from the engine side as Eric mentioned.
It's easier than it sounds ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
lsintampa |
Oct 10 2013, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 520 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 15,441 Region Association: South East States |
Do a search, there are several threads on how to do this from the engine side as Eric mentioned. It's easier than it sounds ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy, I did try to search and tried again, but I must not know the inside tricks to find what I'm searching for. I've tried +rear +trunk and many other combinations. I'd LOVE to be able to search instead of posting, but searching (for me) has never been very helpful. If you have other threads on the subject, I'd appreciate links to them. Thanks, Len |
SirAndy |
Oct 10 2013, 12:46 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I did try to search and tried again, but I must not know the inside tricks to find what I'm searching for. I've tried +rear +trunk and many other combinations. I'd LOVE to be able to search instead of posting, but searching (for me) has never been very helpful. If you have other threads on the subject, I'd appreciate links to them. Searching for: +trunk +open +extension In 'All Forums' gave me a nice list of results including these threads (In no particular order): http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...open++extension http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...open++extension http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...open++extension http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...open++extension It took longer to write this post than doing the search ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Oct 10 2013, 01:01 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
From the title of this thread I guessed you'd put on one of those reflectors....hmmm...I was right. What are you trying to do, lose your NARP status? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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76-914 |
Oct 10 2013, 01:04 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
if you can hear it clicking do this: press down on the trunk lid a few times then try it. if that doesn't work have someone push down on it while you activate the switch.
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bulitt |
Oct 10 2013, 01:07 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
The threads really don't expound on the process Eric mentioned.
Open your engine lid Pop the plastic cups out of the trunk (one on either side, when the top is stored the latches reside in the cups) Then you will need about 5 foot of socket extensions and a 10mm socket. Tape them together with some duct tape as you feed them into the trunk. Insert the extension/socket through one cup hole and shine a flashlight through the other. Remove the trunk latch bolts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
r_towle |
Oct 10 2013, 01:12 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I had a friend who had the same setup of electronic latch and Porsche reflector.
He drilled a 1/8 hole in exactly the right place to stick a long allen wrench in there and push open the latch. You really could not see it at all, but it was a good idea for insurance to get in there when needed. I suspect if you are game, someone can get you some accurate measurement...then its just drill a hole, stick in a stiff piece if steel (not a coat hanger) and push. Allen wrench was one of the T handle long ones... Rich |
SirAndy |
Oct 10 2013, 01:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The threads really don't expound on the process Eric mentioned. I only listed a few out of two pages of search results i got with a quick search that took all of 5 seconds to do. I was not trying to provide links to threads that i knew had the best answer. Is it really so hard to type 3 words in the search box and read through two pages of results all by yourself? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Johny Blackstain |
Oct 10 2013, 01:17 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The threads really don't expound on the process Eric mentioned. Open your engine lid Pop the plastic cups out of the trunk (one on either side, when the top is stored the latches reside in the cups) Then you will need about 5 foot of socket extensions and a 10mm socket. Tape them together with some duct tape as you feed them into the trunk. Insert the extension/socket through one cup hole and shine a flashlight through the other. Remove the trunk latch bolts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Tedious, painful & the best way to do it. Also helps to have a universal joint available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
76-914 |
Oct 10 2013, 01:28 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I had a friend who had the same setup of electronic latch and Porsche reflector. He drilled a 1/8 hole in exactly the right place to stick a long allen wrench in there and push open the latch. You really could not see it at all, but it was a good idea for insurance to get in there when needed. I suspect if you are game, someone can get you some accurate measurement...then its just drill a hole, stick in a stiff piece if steel (not a coat hanger) and push. Allen wrench was one of the T handle long ones... Rich Good idea. Be careful because plastic can break as soon as you drill it if you don't use a bit made for plastic. A regular bit will latch on and pull thru too quickly thus breaking the plastic. The one on the left is for plastic. Or, you can re-shape an existing bit with a file. Note: the thicker the plastic the greater the risk of breaking w/ std bits. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/searc...amp;x=0&y=0 |
lsintampa |
Oct 10 2013, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 520 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 15,441 Region Association: South East States |
The threads really don't expound on the process Eric mentioned. I only listed a few out of two pages of search results i got with a quick search that took all of 5 seconds to do. I was not trying to provide links to threads that i knew had the best answer. Is it really so hard to type 3 words in the search box and read through two pages of results all by yourself? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) No it isn't, I should know as I've done much more searching than posting. The trick is knowing what to search for. Why I would search for +trunk +open +extension is beyond me... If I knew I needed an "extension" to "open" my "trunk", I wouldn't have needed to post or search for a clue. Not a big deal, but just a FYI - I always search before posting. It just hasn't been very productive (for me). Thanks, Len |
Eric_Shea |
Oct 10 2013, 01:30 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Search here is kinda tough.
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ThePaintedMan |
Oct 10 2013, 01:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
No worries. Keep in mind, Len hasn't been here very long. He'll get the hang of it.
What is more frustrating are people who have been here for years and still haven't figured it out, or are just too lazy to try to search before asking a question. I can think of one person in particular who does this weekly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
orthobiz |
Oct 10 2013, 01:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Someone made this custom Google tool. I have found it useful and have it bookmarked:
https://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=00240834...772:ajvfxschcgc Paul |
SirAndy |
Oct 10 2013, 01:38 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Why I would search for +trunk +open +extension is beyond me... If I knew I needed an "extension" to "open" my "trunk", I wouldn't have needed to post or search for a clue. Because the first post in this thread after yours is from Eric telling you how to do this using several extensions. I ran my search to find threads related to the method he described. That's why i used the keyword "extension". To me that's a perfectly logical progression: - You do a search, can't find an answer - You post here asking - Someone gives you additional information - You run a search again using that additional information - You get (hopefully better) search results (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
McMark |
Oct 10 2013, 01:49 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Hmm, weird. My stock pushbutton works great every time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Might think of upgrading. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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