Trunk lid electric pull down...
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Trunk lid electric pull down...
Basically I have completely dismantled it cuz it hasnt worked ever sense I bought the car. I took it all apart and used bailing wire to hold just the latch part in the right place for it to close... Can I swap for a fixed latch or is there a better solution than a $700 replacement from a dealership?
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From: The ******* of Texas
Car: '89 Firebird Formula
Engine: TBI 305
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 10-bolt, 3.42s, Torsen diff.
Re: Trunk lid electric pull down...
The electric latch just broke on my Firebird. I want a regular mechanical replacement.
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From: Hellfire and Brimstone!...A.K.A. portland
Car: 91' TRANS AM Modified
Engine: Classified
Transmission: Auto with Overdrive
Re: Trunk lid electric pull down...
Well there is a quick fix to the electronic locking system,you can remove the motor and adjust the locking unit to the proper height and drill in a locking screw that keeps it there permanately and make sure you hit it with WD-40 to keep it working all the time!
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you should be able to find a replacement at any local junkyard for around $20.00 to $30.00 cheap!
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Basically I have completely dismantled it cuz it hasnt worked ever sense I bought the car. I took it all apart and used bailing wire to hold just the latch part in the right place for it to close... Can I swap for a fixed latch or is there a better solution than a $700 replacement from a dealership?
you should be able to find a replacement at any local junkyard for around $20.00 to $30.00 cheap!
Last edited by sheltonw3; Jul 16, 2008 at 11:39 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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