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Need help!!
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by The clk man on Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:20 pm
lately when I push the trunk button, the trunk unlocks but doesn't open correctly. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Need help!!
Post Number : #2 by Livefreeordie on Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:47 pm
Its the trunk monkey messing with you. 
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Re: Need help!!
Post Number : #3 by The clk man on Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:41 am
Ever since the gtg my trunk lid will open just a little bit. It use to open all the way up.
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Re: Need help!!
Post Number : #4 by chad300tdt on Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:04 pm
Are you pushing the button on the trunk lid itself, or do you have a remote release handle near the driver seat?
In any case it sounds like you either need to clean the mechanism or make an adjustment. If it's a remote release there may be a cable needing adjustment.
More info please.
EDIT: after re-reading I think you're using your key fob remote to open the trunk. If this is the case I think you should clean the latch mechanism and lube it. It sounds like the latch isn't popping open as much as it used to.
In any case it sounds like you either need to clean the mechanism or make an adjustment. If it's a remote release there may be a cable needing adjustment.
More info please.
EDIT: after re-reading I think you're using your key fob remote to open the trunk. If this is the case I think you should clean the latch mechanism and lube it. It sounds like the latch isn't popping open as much as it used to.
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Re: Need help!!
Post Number : #5 by The clk man on Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:57 pm
It unlatches just fine, but it doesn't open all the way up on it's own. And when you close it it just slams down. 
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Re: Need help!!
Post Number : #6 by chad300tdt on Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:10 pm
The clk man wrote:It unlatches just fine, but it doesn't open all the way up on it's own. And when you close it it just slams down.
Sounds like the support system is messed up. Does your trunk lid use springs or struts?
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Re: Need help!!
Post Number : #7 by The clk man on Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:15 pm
Good question, I will check and let you know.chad300tdt wrote:The clk man wrote:It unlatches just fine, but it doesn't open all the way up on it's own. And when you close it it just slams down.
Sounds like the support system is messed up. Does your trunk lid use springs or struts?
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Re: Need help!!
Post Number : #8 by chad300tdt on Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:18 pm
I just looked it up. You have 2 struts that support the trunk lid. They cost about $30 each and I think you need to replace them.
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