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> Rear Trunk - I did a very stupid thing
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post Oct 10 2013, 01:50 PM
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I could not have restored my car without the search function on the World. I use it many times a day

I find what works best for me is using quotes

"Open Trunk" or "trunk latch"

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post Oct 10 2013, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(orthobiz @ Oct 10 2013, 03:38 PM) *

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

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You can also/instead just put the following into the Google search field in addition to your search terms:

site:914world.com
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post Oct 10 2013, 02:09 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Oct 10 2013, 11:12 AM) *

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...

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I have the same thing on mine, along with a thin steel rod on my keychain to open it.
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post Oct 10 2013, 02:15 PM
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QUOTE(wndsnd @ Oct 10 2013, 03:50 PM) *

I could not have restored my car without the search function on the World. I use it many times a day

I find what works best for me is using quotes

"Open Trunk" or "trunk latch"

John



Yeah, I tried "open trunk" and found a great thread about BMW calipers.

Guys, enough with the search lessons already. It works for most of you, but I really haven't had much success. I'll take all the good suggestions to heart and try harder.

Meanwhile, I searched my soul for a miracle and one showed up! My magnet finally worked. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

Now on to installing a fail safe fall back.

Thanks to all for your help on how to be a better search guru!

Appreciated!

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post Oct 10 2013, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(orthobiz @ Oct 10 2013, 03:38 PM) *

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



This is the bomb! Thanks.... will use this often!!!!

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post Oct 10 2013, 05:25 PM
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I just put the stock push-button back in mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Repairing the rust that formed behind the plastic-lenses, and filling in the holes - $900 - having a working trunk latch - priceless.
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post Oct 10 2013, 05:56 PM
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QUOTE(lsintampa @ Oct 10 2013, 04:19 PM) *

QUOTE(orthobiz @ Oct 10 2013, 03:38 PM) *

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



This is the bomb! Thanks.... will use this often!!!!

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This is the best, no "+" signs needed...
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post Oct 10 2013, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 10 2013, 03:16 PM) *

QUOTE(bulitt @ Oct 10 2013, 12:07 PM) *
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?
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Andy- I was just trying to say that after searching and reading the threads Eric had already covered the process pretty well.
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post Oct 10 2013, 07:17 PM
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Just did the same thing. I ended up removing the hinge bolts, lifting the lid as high as it would go, Removed the gasket across the trunk bulkhead and made up an extension from 1/4" rod to get to the 10mm bolts. I now have a safety wire on the latch that comes down between the muffler heat shield and rear body panel.
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post Oct 10 2013, 07:33 PM
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I spent more time repairing the holes I had drilled in the car for the reflector than I did installing it and rigging the extensions to "break in" when it failed to let me in the trunk. Lesson learned. I still like the look of the reflector.
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