Was B3 90q - Will now be 88 90q Trunk Won't Unlock

[Huw Powell]

Bob Gregory wrote:

> 88 90q has vertical gas tank, but there
> is a notch at the top for an optional (I don't have) ski sack.

I looked at my 89 90Q to confirm the bad news.  The latch pin, which is 
held on by two bolts, isn't accessible from "inside the trunk".  The 
rest of the gizmos are covered by the trunk lid liner, making access 
virtually impossible.

> The vacuum assist on the trunk failed years ago; at the time, common
> thought on the List was that the connecting rod gets buggered.  Never
> looked at it as the key always worked.  Regardless, the vacuum
> mechanism is in the trunk, so I can't mess with it.

The pump may be in the trunk, but the lines are all over the car. 
Pressurizing the system anywhere should "try" to unlock all the doors 
and trunk.  Of course, if the mechanism in the trunk is knackered, that 
won't help.

> Also the lock mechanism itself (behind the tail light key hole) is
> loose and flopping around, suggesting that it has broken off of its
> mount, and the connecting rod has jammed or is now completely
> disconnected.
> 
> So I have two options - reach in from the interior, or drill hole(s)
> behind the license plate -  Not great but better than none.

If you have to get destructive, I'd suggest destroying the right side 
tailight assembly, not the sheet metal.

I just checked the attic to see if I had a spare trunk lid to give you 
guidance from, but no dice there.

Best of luck!

-- 
Huw Powell

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