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| FourBlades |
  Apr 9 2013, 09:25 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin  Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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I have a regular locking rear trunk. No solenoid or Porsche reflector.
The trunk has opened fine every time for three years. Since Joe installed all my EFI electronics in the trunk I have started locking it. It worked fine locking and unlocking it for six months. This week, when I unlock the trunk, it will not open. The lock cylinder rotates fine with the key, but pressing the lock in does not unlatch the trunk lid. Anyone have this problem before and figure out what to do? Thanks...John |
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| FourBlades |
Apr 17 2013, 07:07 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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Got it open! Following the advice folks posted here I removed the bolts from the hinges. That allowed me to open the front edge of the trunk enough to stick a 2x4 in to hold it up. I attached a 10mm socket to the end of a long metal tube, clamped a vice grip to the tube for leverage turning the tube, and was able to back off the bolts holding on the latch. I will post some pictures later when not so busy. Thanks for all the help. Still need to figure out why my lock was not releasing... John |
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Posts in this topic
FourBlades Help! Rear trunk won't open. Apr 9 2013, 09:25 PM
Eric_Shea Tang broke off the lock tumbler at the back?
Pop ... Apr 9 2013, 09:32 PM FourBlades I never felt like anything broke.
It seems like i... Apr 9 2013, 10:17 PM
ThePaintedMan
I never felt like anything broke.
It seems like ... Apr 10 2013, 07:05 AM FourBlades I'll try the wiggle and bang approach again.
... Apr 10 2013, 03:14 PM ThePaintedMan
I'll try the wiggle and bang approach again.
... Apr 10 2013, 03:42 PM rgalla9146
I'll try the wiggle and bang approach again.... Apr 10 2013, 08:47 PM ThePaintedMan
I hope your roof isn't in the trunk.
T... Apr 10 2013, 08:57 PM Dave_Darling Yes, that's how you get light in there.
Tape ... Apr 10 2013, 11:43 PM FourBlades Good tips, thanks!
Taping the extensions toge... Apr 12 2013, 01:38 PM rgalla9146
Good tips, thanks!
Taping the extensions tog... Apr 12 2013, 04:07 PM FourBlades I actually have the nice gas struts sold by camp91... Apr 12 2013, 06:32 PM FourBlades Flood control says double post! Apr 12 2013, 06:33 PM Rand Before you get too deep, did you do the big butt a... Apr 12 2013, 09:46 PM ThePaintedMan Good deal John! I guess I don't need to br... Apr 17 2013, 09:03 AM |
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