[Z06] Trunk Hatch Doesn't Pop Up

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Dec 24, 2006 | 09:23 PM

ZOHSIX

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Trunk Hatch Doesn't Pop Up

My trunk hatch pops up ever so slightly. And I knew Corvette wouldn't design the car to do that so I looked around and found out that the clip on the hatch is hitting the metal bar when it goes down. Like the lid is tweaked. Is there anything I can do?

Dec 24, 2006 | 09:34 PM

ronman99vette

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Lubricate everything and see if that helps. Winter time does that to mine too.
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Dec 24, 2006 | 09:44 PM

JB666

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Mine too.. I've read this is fairly normal.

Dec 24, 2006 | 10:02 PM

Dainbramage

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I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

Dec 24, 2006 | 10:04 PM

lastlancer

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lube it...thats what i did!

Dec 24, 2006 | 11:11 PM

thegame

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Welcome to Z06 world!!!

Dec 25, 2006 | 01:48 AM

TheDVS1

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Old problem. Just lube the release mechanism slightly with some white lithium grease occasionally and it will work fine. That's what I have to do anyway.

Dec 25, 2006 | 12:04 PM

RedLS1GTO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dainbramage

I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

Wow... I thought I was the only one goofy enough to do this.

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Dec 25, 2006 | 04:52 PM

SABLKZ06

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Originally Posted by redls1gto

Wow... I thought I was the only one goofy enough to do this.

LOL, i was thinking the same thing.

Dec 25, 2006 | 09:34 PM

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2Qwik1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dainbramage

I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

Only had my Z for 2 months and figured out the same procedure. Works great!

Dec 25, 2006 | 10:52 PM

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FasterIsBetter

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Universal design flaw. But since it is the only thing that I can find fault with, I'm not complaining much.

Dec 25, 2006 | 11:00 PM

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levettegrl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dainbramage

I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

yehp, has been my method for 4 yrs and 70K miles now

Dec 25, 2006 | 11:55 PM

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RedLS1GTO

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OK fine, I get it, I'm not creative at all.

Dec 26, 2006 | 11:11 AM

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ZOHSIX

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dainbramage

I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

Yup, that's what I've been doing. I just could hear the release mechanism hitting the metal bar and thought it might have been misaligned.

Dec 26, 2006 | 06:11 PM

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Scott02Z06

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Mine barely pops up when it's cold out as well.. but as soon as it warms up it's fine.

Dec 27, 2006 | 11:39 AM

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EGL ONE

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Convertibles too....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dainbramage

I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

I was shown this trick by the owner of the 05' convertible parked next to me at work. No big deal... even my wife knows the drill now.

Dec 27, 2006 | 01:43 PM

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axis8758

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dainbramage

I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

Yeup....That's the way to do it. It even works in reverse when closing the trunk. Keep the door open and then close.

Dec 27, 2006 | 01:54 PM

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Vettez16

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dainbramage

I just open and shut a door after I pop the trunk... then the trunk pops up a little because of the pressure

. Just an idea for ya.

It works and you don't sratch the car trying to grab it!

Dec 27, 2006 | 02:21 PM

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vetteheadracer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott02Z06

Mine barely pops up when it's cold out as well.. but as soon as it warms up it's fine.

....you are still talking about your trunk lid aren't you?

I do the open and shut the door thing too......

Dec 27, 2006 | 06:52 PM

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J Z06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Qwik1

Only had my Z for 2 months and figured out the same procedure. Works great!

works for me every time.

funny though, it used to require nothing and open right up. o well!

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