The trunk pull down motor is probably blown. I got a used one from a salvage yard and paid $35.00 for it. It take around five minutes to change. Take old part off and take with you to insure you get the right motor.
If the trunk on a Honda Civic will not close the locking mechanism may be jammed. Be sure to remove any obstructions on inside the trunk latch. If the latch is broken replace it.
Hello, On your typical situation you want to find out for sure if its the door latch. If so a replacement can be purchased on eBay for around 30-40 dollars. A common problem for the Volvo 850 S70 Series is the latch becomes in operate able and the only fix is a new or used latch/lock. But be sure to diagnose it correctly as the latch as it could also be the other things as well such as loose or unaligned latch or something obstructing the closer of the door.
Can you give us a bit more info? Do they lock from inside the car OK? Do they lock from your key fob? Inquiring minds ...... FriPilot
The door latch may not close properly due to misalignment, a faulty latch mechanism, or a worn-out latch.
How to repair the rear door latches on my e 350 van. The bottom latch will not hold . How do I get the latch to hold Thanks
on the trunk latch theirs a little clip, its stuck down and should be up
You probably just need to fix the latch. There are some repair shops and locksmiths that specialize in car trunk locks.
To repair a bathroom door latch that is not functioning properly, you can try tightening the screws on the latch plate, lubricating the latch mechanism with graphite powder or silicone spray, or replacing the latch mechanism altogether if necessary.
You can close the hood latch, on your Chevrolet Malibu, by gently pushing downward on the hood. The latch may need to be sprayed with a lubricant.
what is wrong with the door latch? will it not open/latch? what year is the vehicle? all of these are needed to answer your question.
To close the hood of a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first ensure that the hood is properly aligned with the latch. Gently lower the hood until it is about a foot from the latch, then release it to let it drop and engage the latch. If the hood doesn't close completely, press down firmly on the center of the hood to ensure it is secured. Always double-check that the hood is fully closed before driving.
Apparantly Someone Shut the trunk Lid Too Hard And Broke the Auto Latch Assembly . They are Very easy to Break You Can Either repair it yourself Or take it to A dealer .Either way after repair you shut the lid with little or no pressure ....DONT SHUT THE LID FAST OR HARD.....