Front trunk opening issues

[jay2015]

Hi All,

When I press button on the key or hit the Trunk opening button, I hear the clicks and it seems like the trunk is opening. However, it does not open enough to insert fingers in to slide the middle lock/lever.

It does create some space on the sides where I can lift it up by an inch or so and then I can slide my finger to slide the lever.

Any ideas or tips to troubleshoot this issue will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Jay

[jcslocum]

Lubrication ease of movement. Do the struts hold it up OK?

[Blackcloud]

Grease gets old. Clean the lock release mechanism in lumber it. Cold weather probably adds to the problem.

[Blackcloud]

That should read "lube it". Darn spell check!

[Deserion]

It also may be possible that the actuator is failing. This happened on my '04.

Just something to look into if the other methods don't help.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by jay2015

Hi All,

When I press button on the key or hit the Trunk opening button, I hear the clicks and it seems like the trunk is opening. However, it does not open enough to insert fingers in to slide the middle lock/lever.

It does create some space on the sides where I can lift it up by an inch or so and then I can slide my finger to slide the lever.

Any ideas or tips to troubleshoot this issue will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Jay

Common and classic symptoms of a worn out spring in the hood release. The entire assembly must be replaced. Easy DYI job. You can buy a new one, or get a used one from a recycler like Woody.

Just sayin'...........

TO

[jay2015]

Thank you all, I lubed the latch mechanism and it took care of the problem.