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its the ole cant get the trunk to open problem
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1OF750
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closed the trunk and now it does not want to open. The key turns and the lock acts like it should but trunk does not lift up, suggestions please. No one around here could fit thru from inside car.

Ken

Posted on: 2013/9/23 15:34
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Re: its the ole cant get the trunk to open problem
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I'd try the advice I was given on this forum quite some years back when this happened to me. Remove the backseat, borrow enough socket wrench extensions to make up a length sufficient to reach from the back seat to the trunk latch bolts, and remove the latching bar (or the latch) bolts. Works like a charm as long as the trunk isn't filled with luggage or other stuff that is in the way of reaching through.

Posted on: 2013/9/23 15:44
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Mark Huff
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Mine gives me that issue every time. I just give the round portion in the lid a thump with the palm of the hand while twisting the lock.... pops every time..

Posted on: 2013/9/23 16:07
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Thanks guys and gals ,,, got it open

Posted on: 2013/9/23 16:15
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Re: its the ole cant get the trunk to open problem
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Craig Hendrickson
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The trunk lid needs readjusting. Then it will work first time, every time. Do it at the hinges.

Craig

Posted on: 2013/9/23 18:21
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