[Z06] Trunk Release. HELP!!!

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Dec 7, 2004 | 07:14 PM

Popclutch

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Trunk Release. HELP!!!

I was reading in another post about some guys having trouble getting a decent lift when they pop the rear hatch lid. My 02 has the same problem. Anybody know a fix for this other than adjusting the stops up?

Dec 7, 2004 | 08:25 PM

Shylor

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Warranty issue.

Dec 7, 2004 | 08:27 PM

JimBacus

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Originally Posted by Popclutch

Sometimes mine does that, and I just open and close one of my doors firmly with the windows up and it just pops the trunk open.

Dec 7, 2004 | 08:33 PM

Chuck Harmon

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This is another case showing what a great resource the forum is! I had the same problem and came across an earlier post that suggested using white lithium grease from a spray can on the hinge mechanism. I doubted this would work because my hinges looked pristine, BUT IT DID!

I sprayed it on the hinges, wiped up the excess, and it now works perfectly. The spray flows really well into the hinges, then dries to a grease like consistency.

Chuck

Dec 7, 2004 | 10:11 PM

dragon84

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WD-40 worked for me about 6 months ago, no issues yet.

Dec 7, 2004 | 10:11 PM

Z06-JIM

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I had the same problem with my rear hatch lid.
All it took was a little lubrication to the hinge areas and it pops perfect now.

Dec 9, 2004 | 07:43 PM

Popclutch

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Thanks EVERYONE who replied to this thread!! GEE, do I feel STUPID!!! Simple fix, a little lube in the right spots! Good thing I'm a RETIRED aircraft mechanic!! LOL!!
Thanks again, Pop.

Dec 9, 2004 | 09:31 PM

Airwolf

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Lube only helped mine for a short period of time. I added 2 springs on the lift shocks for an extra boost and it works great now. I picked these up a ACE Hardware (actually just one - I cut it in two) and then spun them on the shaft. The size I went with was a little under 2" long and they look to be 1/2" wide; about the same size as the strut. My trunk now pops great, cold or hot!
Just something to think about if lubing is NOT working. I can take a photo of the mod if anyone is interested.