Trunk Latch
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2004 CLK320
I am quite certain that it's not broken.
The normal way to open the trunk is to pull the latch towards me. Sometimes when I go to open the trunk, the latch is already in the "pulled" position. I have to push the lever to the "center" position and pull, this would unlock the trunk.
I think this latch has to be lubricated but I do not know how.
The normal way to open the trunk is to pull the latch towards me. Sometimes when I go to open the trunk, the latch is already in the "pulled" position. I have to push the lever to the "center" position and pull, this would unlock the trunk.
I think this latch has to be lubricated but I do not know how.
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From: Dix Hills, New York
2012 C250 Coupe
I am quite certain that it's not broken.
The normal way to open the trunk is to pull the latch towards me. Sometimes when I go to open the trunk, the latch is already in the "pulled" position. I have to push the lever to the "center" position and pull, this would unlock the trunk.
I think this latch has to be lubricated but I do not know how.
The normal way to open the trunk is to pull the latch towards me. Sometimes when I go to open the trunk, the latch is already in the "pulled" position. I have to push the lever to the "center" position and pull, this would unlock the trunk.
I think this latch has to be lubricated but I do not know how.
By moving it back manually into place, you may be able to manually do this.
If the car is locked, are you still able to open your trunk? That may be a definitive way to see if the latch lock is broken.
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2004 CLK320
Just checked. When the car is locked, I cannot open the trunk with the latch.
The latch works as expected most of the time. When the trunk is open, everytime I press on the latch, I can hear an electronic click.
I am hoping there is a way to lubricate it before it gets stuck permanently.
The latch works as expected most of the time. When the trunk is open, everytime I press on the latch, I can hear an electronic click.
I am hoping there is a way to lubricate it before it gets stuck permanently.
Last edited by mis3; Jul 6, 2014 at 04:16 PM.
