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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: GTRS Fiero on August 07, 2018, 08:22:04 pm

Title: Trunk latch!
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 07, 2018, 08:22:04 pm

I did some work on the back of my Fiero, then the deck lid wouldn't close.  It seemed to be catching on the latch, or at least in the middle.  I cojldnxt make any progress with the release, so, I moved the latch to the left with my finger.  Now, I can't unlatch it with the release, nor can I close the deck lid.

What next?

Title: Re: Trunk latch!
Post by: Fierofool on August 07, 2018, 08:51:51 pm

If your key operates the latch, turn the key to the right and use a screwdriver to flip the latch open.  Or, to operate it with the release button, clamp a jumper cable to the latch area and the other end of the cable to a good ground, like the latch loop on the body and hit the remote release button. 

Title: Re: Trunk latch!
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 07, 2018, 09:02:20 pm

Thanks.  Got it with the key.  I feel like a moron.  The key occurred to me after posting.

Tried adjusting the power latch, the catch, etc.  It ended up being the trunk seal that was causing the issue.

Title: Re: Trunk latch!
Post by: Raydar on August 07, 2018, 10:02:34 pm

Quote from: GTRS Fiero on August 07, 2018, 09:02:20 pm

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It ended up being the trunk seal that was causing the issue.

There is(was) a 7mm hex screw on my trunk lock that used to snag the edge of the seal. I removed it, and replaced it with a round head phillips screw. No more snags.

Title: Re: Trunk latch!
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 07, 2018, 10:04:35 pm

I removed the enitre assembly, so eliminated that.  It was a pain to get everything adjusted just right.

Title: Re: Trunk latch!
Post by: Fierofool on August 07, 2018, 11:28:18 pm

The screw must be a common problem.  My 87 has the same problem.