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The trunk motor won't engage.

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Old 08-10-2006, 04:53 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7 TPI L98
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Axle/Gears: 3.23
The trunk motor won't engage.

I noticed today that when I went to close my trunk the motor didn't work at all, no noise. I'm thinking the motor is shot. I know the fuse isn't blown b/c the button that opens the trunk still works. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Old 08-10-2006, 05:44 PM
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Car: 1987 gta T/A
Engine: 5.0 TPI
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Most likely it's the motor. I had the same problem except the motor on my car still ran. Turned out the plastic gear beside the motor was chewed up so I replaced it. The motor is seperate from the gear, so I'm geussing all you need is a motor.
Old 08-10-2006, 07:30 PM
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Well I was messing around with it and suddenly the motor engaged again. What happened was the wire that came from the sending unit was loose. So with a little duct tape I was able to keep it in place and keep it from shaking loose. Thanks for the advice though.
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