deck lid on vert
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Oregon City Oregon
deck lid on vert
92 vert. I raised the deck lid and put the top down to wax it. Got done and went to put top back up and deck lid will not release on drivers side. Passenger side releases. Any help in how to get drivers side to
release would be greatly apprecieated? As usual I know some one here
will have the answer. Thanks in advance.
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release would be greatly apprecieated? As usual I know some one here
will have the answer. Thanks in advance.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: The burbs of Denver CO
First, to get it open, go to that side, use the door release (or have a friend help) and press down on the side above the latch. Sometimes, even usually, I press in the middle of the lid to get mine to release, and I prefer a tight fit. There are adjustments at both the latch and the receiver. And make sure you use some silicone on the mechanism to operate smoothly.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Oregon City Oregon
I tried that , still would not release. Even tried using the manual release still no go on dirivers side. Would not be so concerned right now but going on a 3 day road trip and will need to put top up at night for sure.
Any othher ideas? HELP I'm desperate. Thanks in advance.
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Any othher ideas? HELP I'm desperate. Thanks in advance.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: The burbs of Denver CO
Hmmmm. Have you:
1. tried door and lid release switches, each - do you hear it clunk
2. reached under the edge of the lid to make sure nothing is hooked and holding it down
3. looked under that edge at the latch itself
4. is the carpet piece that covers the latch stuck in it
5. is anything else stuck in it
There isn't that much to the system, if it is hanging up something is stuck or the release or latch broken.
1. tried door and lid release switches, each - do you hear it clunk
2. reached under the edge of the lid to make sure nothing is hooked and holding it down
3. looked under that edge at the latch itself
4. is the carpet piece that covers the latch stuck in it
5. is anything else stuck in it
There isn't that much to the system, if it is hanging up something is stuck or the release or latch broken.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Stockbridge Vermont
92 vert. I raised the deck lid and put the top down to wax it. Got done and went to put top back up and deck lid will not release on drivers side. Passenger side releases. Any help in how to get drivers side to
release would be greatly apprecieated? As usual I know some one here
will have the answer. Thanks in advance.
SAVE THE WAVE
release would be greatly apprecieated? As usual I know some one here
will have the answer. Thanks in advance.
SAVE THE WAVE
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 299
Likes: 7
From: Oregon City Oregon
Thanks for all your help. Guess I copuldn't find the manual release, still can't get it open. Have to go to work now, will have to take it to mechanic first thing in A.M. Again thanks for help and suggestions.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
Make sure the car is not in a twisted position, could make it stick on one side or the other. Mine has done that before.
EDIT: I wish they had a release button on both sides to make it easier if you have to go to the other side of the car.
EDIT: I wish they had a release button on both sides to make it easier if you have to go to the other side of the car.
Last edited by Eddie & the Cruisers; May 25, 2007 at 12:34 AM.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Oregon City Oregon
thanks everybody. went ot mechanic this am and using lights and mirrors, he found a piece of carpet that had come loose and jammed in the latch. I looked myself, but just didn't see it. All is well and I am looking forward to a nice 3 day road trip. Thanks again.
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