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If your trunk won't close because the latch won't grab on do you need a new trunk?
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Luggage latches are difficult to repair or replace, but it would depend on the value of the trunk. Often it is just a broken spring but they are difficult or impossible to access.
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If your car trunk won't close because the latch won't grab on do you need a new trunk?
You probably just need to fix the latch. There are some repair shops and locksmiths that specialize in car trunk locks.
1991 deville auto trunk wont close latch goes up and down but will not grab trunk?
put your key in the ignition turn it on , have someone push the trunk button while pulling up on the trunk catch
When you remove 3rd door latch how do you open the door if it is stuck?
The latch is attached to linkages... you have to grab those linkages and pull them in the direction that the latch would've pulled them (usually inward).
2000 Mitsubishi Galant key to trunk wont turn to open and auto lever does not work?
You need to access the trunk lever through the back seat that folds down. Be sure to grab a flashlight and a long tool, such as a flathead screwdriver. This is easiest if you have a thin person that can at least put head and torso into trunk (basically lying down through back seat into the trunk) Next, have someone outside the car, with the trunk key. The person in the trunk need to manuever the flathead screwdriver in the trunk latch as the person outside turns the trunk key. I found out if the trunk is slammed shut or closed with a bit o'force, it jams the latch to open the trunk. So, when closing the trunklid, a little bit of pressure is all that is needed, so to prevent having to climb through the cubby hole in the back seat. Thank Mitsubishi for being savvy for the back seat trunk access ... :)
How do you open the hood on 1992 Civic if your hood latch cable is disengaged under the hood?
If you mean the cable that goes to your latch and its snapped or something easiest way to do it is basicly grab a hold of the cable and pull on it and of latch would.
How do you fix a Car trunk on 1999 Mazda 626 if it doesn't close can I fix it myself or do you need to take it to get fixed?
Whether or not you can repair it yourself depends mostly on what is wrong. You would have to do a little looking around first. It may be as simple as a sticking trunk latch, or the whole trunk cover may need adjustment if it has been in an accident recently. Whatever the cause there is a pretty simple solution. If there is no actual visible damage to tre trunk lid (dents, twisted, or otherwise damaged to the extent of not closing) then this is really a quick and easy fix. Before you take anything apart, open the lid and check th make sure the trunk latch is open. If you're not sure what the trunk latch looks like it is usually on the inside of the lid itself (unless the key-hole is on the rear panel on or between the lights.) In either case the fix is the same. Tools you will need: A metric socket set and a ratchet (or a wrench set), a screwdriver, a pair of pliers 1. As I said, first you must locate the latch itself. Opposite of the latch is the striking pin. In your car it looks like a sort of U-shaped metal hook. This is what will hold the trunk lid closed. As this pin is inserted to the lock a small armature inside the latch hooks around the pin to secure it. 2. Place your keys into the key hole, and grab the screwdriver. Use the screwdriver to see if the latch is closing by holding the screwdriver horizontally and pushing it into the latch as if it were the striking pin. If the latch closes, Your striking pin may be a bit off, or the latch may not be staying closed. (Farther investigation will help determine whether the latch needs replacing.) 3. If your screwdriver closes the latch use the key to unlock the latch and lift the screwdriver out. If the screwdriver will lift out without using the key, you will need to replace the latch. 4. If there is a trim panel on your trunk around the latch it may need to be removed. They are usually held in by a series of plastic pins that just push into place and can usually re removed by pullung firmly, but be careful not to damage the trim. There may also be a plastic panel that may need to be unscrewed with a Phillips head screvdriver before pulling the liner trim. 5. After removing the liner you will notice two or three bolts where the latch is. Use a sharpie to mark the exact location of the latch mechanism and remove the bolts. (If you have a manual trunk release - usually with a lever beside the seat - or an electric release button you will need to disconnect it. The electric will simply unplug using the small "release button" on the plug then separating the two. The manual release cable can be tricky on some models. Just remember where everything is - even if you need to take a picture with a digital camera to reference later during re-installation. 6. I usually go to the junkyard for parts like this, because you can remove them yourself before doing your own car to get a feel for things, and if something gets broken there are usually more cars to choose from. Follow the directions for removal as described above. But first be sure that the latch is the same as yours. (If its painted a different color than yours, it doesn;t matter because it will be hidden anyway.) Check to see if it has the same release as yours does inside the car. If it does, do the same test as before to check if the latch is good. as long as it holds your screwdriver tightly its a good latch. there may not be keys with the new latch, but that's ok because you will not be using these parts of the lock anyway. 7. If you want a new latch, you will need to know what type(manual, electric release, or no release)when ordering. 8. once you have all the parts you need, begin re-installing the latch. Follow the directions above in reverse for installation. Be sure when mounting latch that you line up to the mark you made, or the striking pin may not meet with the latch properly.
How would an elephant eats its food?
Pretty sure they grab it with their trunk and curl their trunk putting the food into its mouth (the mouth is under the start of its trunk). I hope my answer was helpful :D
How do you fix the hood latch cable on a 1999 Mercury Cougar?
Yeah, I have the same question. My cougar has been sitting for a year now with a dead battery and no way to charge it because the hood latch broke. Anyone? Pull the trim out from around the release, grab onto the cable with pliers and pull.
How do you open a bonnet on a Fiat Palio Go 2006 when the latch is broken?
The latch is broken, not the cable. You can still get to the cable where it is attached to the latch in the foot-well of the car. Grab the cable with a small vice-grip (or similar) and pull. Note that it is very unlikely the cable will break -the latch typically breaks before the cable since the latch is made from plastic and the cable from steel wire.
How do you manually open fuel flap on c230?
Should be a release handle on the inside of the trunk behind the right side trunk panel. you can just pry the trunk panel back and reach your hand inside and grab the release handle
How do you get in the trunk of a 1994 jaguar if the manual latch is broken and battery is dead?
Remove the rear lic. plate, drill a hole about 3/4" dia in the center of where the plate was mounted, look in the hole using a flashlight and u should see the rod for the lock, grab that with a pair of needle nose pliers and pull up or down and the trunk should release, fit a rubber blanking plug in the hole and refit the lic. plate.
How do you grab the all spark from starscream transformers decepticons?
punch his back grab the allspark and get close him then press A then you battle him with megatron
