trunk release
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From: Bel Air Maryland
trunk release
You can adjust it by backing out the rubber stops located on each end of the trunk lid. Turn them out a little at a time, equally, for the minimum that will allow you to open the trunk.
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The fault I found in mine was that the solenoid released the latch assy. but the latch itself wasn't retracting quickly enough. I did the WD-40 thing and it worked for about a year. This year I am trying the lithium spray grease. So far so good. 
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The WD 40 is the easiest fix, or you can close the door with windows up and it will pop it up. There is also a vendor on the forum that sells a neat little latch that forces up the lid. Don't take it to anyone to look at...they won't have a clue.
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Looks like all the options have been offered. Try the easy ones first. I found that the lube or the rubber adjusters normally fix the problem.
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Must be a Z06. Lotsa posts. I am still dealing with a solutionfor my Z. In one of the posts they do have a retro fit install that pops it up elctrically. Good luck
Last edited by rustyhmt; Dec 31, 2006 at 02:37 AM.
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Not normal. The trunk hatch should pop up enough to where you can get your fingers in there and lift the hatch up.
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WD40 was my fix! Easiest one to try first! Just be sure to have some rags handy so you don't get it on your carpet.