[Z06] trunk lid doesn't "pop up"????
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From: Pennsylvania
trunk lid doesn't "pop up"????
Hi guys, This should be an easy one for you guys. When I pop the trunk lid, either with the key fob or from inside, it pops but only opens a little bit, it is hard to get fingers under lid to lift up. I tired lubrication the piston but no change. any ideas??? Thanks, Ed
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From: Seattle WA
Mine does this too. The guy I bought my ’01 Z06 from has an ’06 Z06…same problem. I normally use the close-the-door technique or gently wedge a key between the deck lid and body to lift it up a bit 
. I’ll have to try the lithium grease technique!
. I’ll have to try the lithium grease technique!
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From: Boulder CO.
Originally Posted by leaftye
You want something that'll help it pop up a little more??
Pro
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From: New York Flemington
I had the same problem when I first got my Z06...I just sprayed WD-40 in the latch and it worked. Now, a year later, it is starting to stick again so it is time for WD-40 once more!
Also did the WD-40 on the center console armrest hinge which made a world of difference in opening it up.
Also did the WD-40 on the center console armrest hinge which made a world of difference in opening it up.
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Thanks guys, as usual one question and a ton of ideas, I can't say enough about this site! I tried the wd40 it didn'twork, the door slam I knew about, but as someone said, it isn't to cool when you are coming up to your car and have to release the latch, open the door, shut the door, open the trunk shut the trunk! i will try the lithium grease. the spring thing will be next. is that just a regular spring from Home Depot?? not a vette part i presume?? Thanks again!
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From: PA
Originally Posted by Dennis Wilson
I had the same problem & just sprayed i bit of WD-40 on it [ the lock mechinism] .And it works fine! pops uo about 2 inches now! 
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by 02z06tr
Thanks guys, as usual one question and a ton of ideas, I can't say enough about this site! I tried the wd40 it didn'twork, the door slam I knew about, but as someone said, it isn't to cool when you are coming up to your car and have to release the latch, open the door, shut the door, open the trunk shut the trunk! i will try the lithium grease. the spring thing will be next. is that just a regular spring from Home Depot?? not a vette part i presume?? Thanks again!
