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Trunk Latch Problems? - 2001 ZTS - 10-27-2004

Sedan folks:

Any problems getting it to shut completely? With the same effort as always it now stops about 1/2" from fully shut unless I really slam it. I dont see anything visibly deformed and the wife insists she didn't back into anything (for whatever that is worth).

If the struts were worn already it would take less effort to close not more.

Could it be related to my already retarded power locks that in the past few months have decided to lock themselves with no input from me including once with the engine running and the car standing still.

I blast the lock with silicone spray I guess but other than that I'm at a loss.

Trunk Latch Problems? - dannyq - 10-27-2004

No, cant say i'm having any problems, I dont have to give it any force for it to shut .

Trunk Latch Problems? - ANTHONYD - 10-27-2004

Try lubing up the pistons?

If not, are the bumpers adjusted to high? Give them a quarter turn to the right.

Trunk Latch Problems? - 2001 ZTS - 10-28-2004

ANTHONYD,Oct 27 2004, 01:00 PM Wrote:If not, are the bumpers adjusted to high? Give them a quarter turn to the right.
Bump stops, never thought of that. I'll try it.

Trunk Latch Problems? - ANTHONYD - 10-28-2004

2001 ZTS,Oct 27 2004, 02:18 PM Wrote:
ANTHONYD,Oct 27 2004, 01:00 PM Wrote:If not, are the bumpers adjusted to high? Give them a quarter turn to the right.
Bump stops, never thought of that. I'll try it.
I had that problem. A couple of turns and the problem was solved.

Trunk Latch Problems? - Crazirich - 10-28-2004

hey try the latch on the trunk itself i've seen them f' up because its the latch and actuator in one piece, one was messed you hit the release button once and it went off like ten times click click clck etc

Trunk Latch Problems? - S2 - 10-28-2004

Crazirich,Oct 27 2004, 10:59 AM Wrote:hey try the latch on the trunk itself i've seen them f' up because its the latch and actuator in one piece, one was messed you hit the release button once and it went off like ten times click click clck etc
That would be my guess, the rental cars I used to take care of had 'issues' with that. The linkage mechanism gets gummed up bad so make sure it's nice and clean and reoil it.