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Old Feb 20, 2018 | 09:48 AM
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Trunk closure

Have an 89 IROC conv. when I close the trunk lid I hear the motor running, but it doesnt close it all the way..

Any suggestions???
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Old Feb 20, 2018 | 06:31 PM
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Car: 88 firebird convertible
Engine: 305 tbi v8
Re: Trunk closure

Sounds like the plastic guides or gear are going bad. Mine went bad years ago. Had to relocate the latch motor to fully close the trunk.
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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 09:06 AM
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Car: 1987 Z28 Vert Special Edition
Engine: 305 TPI LB9
Transmission: Auto
Re: Trunk closure

I would contact Top Down Solutions, always a great resource in the past for me. Lon is a great guy too. Give that a shot
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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 09:23 AM
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Car: 91 Trans Am Convertible
Engine: LB9 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 5 SPD
Axle/Gears: Posi Rear
Re: Trunk closure

Is there any height adjustment available via the motor mounting screws? Sometimes the motor mechanism will shift slightly over the years of used, just like a hood latch.
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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Trunk closure

Definitely sounds like those fiberglass guides are shot, give them a call. They have them!
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 07:19 PM
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Re: Trunk closure

try Rock Auto
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