MiCarl Posted June 8, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 8, 2011 Coming home from MD weekend the left side of the trunk latch wouldn't open when we stopped to eat. I was able to force it open but then it wouldn't latch. When we arrived home the right latch wouldn't open. Again I had to force it. When I pulled the latch assembly off the trunk I found that the lock mechanism is held in by 2 screws, one was loose. Turns out there is a spring on each side that is continually trying to lock the latch, the lock cylinder pulls a mechanism against the springs to unlock. With the loose screw the pieces misalign causing the trunk to be locked even with the lock cylinder in the unlock position. Fortunately I was able to reassemble it and it now works fine. Just a tip that you might want to check those screws are snug. Apparently they can work loose in 20 years..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keemez Posted June 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 8, 2011 Shoulda selected the optional 35 year warranty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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