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Thanks, Rovel. Still Couldn't open the thumbnail but nevertheless, I am almost certain where the trouble is by reading the prior posts. I can open my trunk electronically but manually. In other words, I connected a wire to the trunk mechanism directly and ran a wire from the battery and placed a button inline that activates the mechanism. Been like that for a couple of months. My main problem is no power to taillights! In summary, no center brakelight, no rear running lights, only one reverse light. All other lights work. Bulbs are fine, tested them and actually lit them. Turn signals and emergency flashers are fine. But now, today, 2 of the 3 rear headrests refuse to go down! I hear the mechanism activate but they dont go down. Is there a way to manually make them go down? I love this car but am at my wits end with these little details...
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Thanks, Rovel. Still Couldn't open the thumbnail but nevertheless, I am almost certain where the trouble is by reading the prior posts. I can open my trunk electronically but manually. In other words, I connected a wire to the trunk mechanism directly and ran a wire from the battery and placed a button inline that activates the mechanism. Been like that for a couple of months. My main problem is no power to taillights! In summary, no center brakelight, no rear running lights, only one reverse light. All other lights work. Bulbs are fine, tested them and actually lit them. Turn signals and emergency flashers are fine. But now, today, 2 of the 3 rear headrests refuse to go down! I hear the mechanism activate but they dont go down. Is there a way to manually make them go down? I love this car but am at my wits end with these little details...
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Hi all,
My trunk works fine since I fixed it. But sometimes it takes two pushes to close it. It will make that distinctive sound when first pushed but won't close. Clicking the second time closes it and there is no that sound. I am worried something is not engaging properly and wondering what can be done now before it breaks.
My trunk works fine since I fixed it. But sometimes it takes two pushes to close it. It will make that distinctive sound when first pushed but won't close. Clicking the second time closes it and there is no that sound. I am worried something is not engaging properly and wondering what can be done now before it breaks.
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Hi all,
My trunk works fine since I fixed it. But sometimes it takes two pushes to close it. It will make that distinctive sound when first pushed but won't close. Clicking the second time closes it and there is no that sound. I am worried something is not engaging properly and wondering what can be done now before it breaks.
My trunk works fine since I fixed it. But sometimes it takes two pushes to close it. It will make that distinctive sound when first pushed but won't close. Clicking the second time closes it and there is no that sound. I am worried something is not engaging properly and wondering what can be done now before it breaks.
I woudl not trust anyone "guess" about what the noises mean if you are have not.
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I didn't modify original wiring config
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There is a "trick". You have to turn and hold the key, and then use the handle. The key does not open the trunk like most cars.
If that still does not work, then you have a mechanical failure in the handle latch assembly.
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Find a good indy shop. I don't even wat to know what a dealer is going to charge.
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There is some discussion that if teh glove box is locked, then even teh manual key is locked out.
Try opening your glove box. Seems weird, but worth the effort.
Try opening your glove box. Seems weird, but worth the effort.
