Trunk Hatch Closing Issues
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St. Jude Donor '09
Trunk Hatch Closing Issues
I've just picked up an 01 coupe, and the trunk hatch requires a solid slam including a follow through. Much more effort than I would think should be needed. I was reading through all the papers I recieved with the car, and the previous owner had had this issues looked at before. The receipts say something about the latch bolts.
Anyone familiar with this problem and know exactly what to do?
Anyone familiar with this problem and know exactly what to do?
Racer
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From: Atlanta GA
Try it with a window open. If it's much easier, you have an air vent blocked. Do a search I'm not sure where this vent is located.
Or just lower the lid until it sits on the latches, then push down firmly at each corner. Much better than slamming.
Or just lower the lid until it sits on the latches, then push down firmly at each corner. Much better than slamming.
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Originally Posted by SLO C5
I've just picked up an 01 coupe, and the trunk hatch requires a solid slam including a follow through. Much more effort than I would think should be needed. I was reading through all the papers I recieved with the car, and the previous owner had had this issues looked at before. The receipts say something about the latch bolts.
Anyone familiar with this problem and know exactly what to do?
Anyone familiar with this problem and know exactly what to do?
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From: Central Ma
Yes, you should definitely provide some form of air escape, window, door, etc.
I have a vert not a coupe, but my trunk latch mechanism had bolt problems. The "bolts" actually have clips that hold them in place accesible by removing the license plate? I'm not exactly sure as this is the only warranty issue I have had the dealer fix. Three of the four clips had come off of mine. See if you can grab the latch part that is secured to the body to detect any looseness.
I have a vert not a coupe, but my trunk latch mechanism had bolt problems. The "bolts" actually have clips that hold them in place accesible by removing the license plate? I'm not exactly sure as this is the only warranty issue I have had the dealer fix. Three of the four clips had come off of mine. See if you can grab the latch part that is secured to the body to detect any looseness.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by SLO C5
I've just picked up an 01 coupe, and the trunk hatch requires a solid slam including a follow through. Much more effort than I would think should be needed. I was reading through all the papers I recieved with the car, and the previous owner had had this issues looked at before. The receipts say something about the latch bolts.
Anyone familiar with this problem and know exactly what to do?
Anyone familiar with this problem and know exactly what to do?
All coupes have this problem. The vent is on drivers side rear inner wall. As others have mentioned vettes are pretty air tight and there is nowhere for the air to escape. If you close slowly and then push down harder it will make it a little easier, but your best bet is leave window or door open.
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From: Griffin Ga.
Originally Posted by ajg1915
All coupes have this problem. The vent is on drivers side rear inner wall. As others have mentioned vettes are pretty air tight and there is nowhere for the air to escape. If you close slowly and then push down harder it will make it a little easier, but your best bet is leave window or door open.
You can lift the vent cover as ajg1915 decribed and put something about an inch thick behind it to hold it open a little. This helps let more air pass through. You have to look hard to see the vent.
