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Re: trunk lock problems



Brett Dikeman wrote:
> 
> OK, having figured out(I think) the low boost, I now need to figure out the
> trunk.
> 
> The button wouldn't work unless you turned the key to the
> really-unlock-position and push in the button.  PITA since you need the
> keys every time.  So, I took the access panel off, piece of cake, and
> looked at the mechanism.  I finally figured out that the lock/unlock vacuum
> actuator and its linkage aren't moving, and it seems like the cause is
> right at the lock.  It pushes an arm over to engage the latch release arm
> when unlocked, and when locked, the arm that hooks the button slides away
> from the release arm catch, and the two won't engage, hence locking the car.
> 
> Here's the problem; I can't figure out how the actuator and arm got stuck
> in the first place, no less how to get it moving again.  Won't budge at
> all; I hooked up a hand vacuum pump to the actuator line, and it did
> nothing, but I could see it trying to pull on the latch.
> 
> Anyone else had this problem?  If push comes to shove, I'll take it off the
> car and look at it more closely, but it's hooked up to all sorts of things
> including the alarm.  I do have most of tomorrow to fiddle with it...
> 
> Any BTDT's much appreciated!
> 
> Brett
> 91 200q
> 
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> Brett Dikeman
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Brett;
Saturate arm with WD-40 and patiently exercise !!! HTH
Pablo