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Can you switch to a regular trunk latch from a motorized trunk latch on a Buick park ave?
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∙ 12y ago
my switch went out leaving my trunk in the "up" position as the motor never activated to pull it down, but the motor was still fine.
Instead of replacing it i just used two "jump wires" as in wires with alligator clips on both ends and i applied power just long enough to lower to the desired position to keep dust and water out of my trunk you may find this cheaper then replacing it.
if that doesn't work putting in a latch u bolt in place of the motor is possible but a little know how may be required to convert it with lining it up in proper placement etc.
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