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1. Trunk lid won't open (score: 1): Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.); Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2000 22:21:32 -0800; I need an idea to open a trunk on a 69 MGB that has a nonfunctioning latch. Tried to open it and the button feels the same but the trunk won't open. I've removed the backup lights and tag/backing pl; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00282.html (7,231 bytes)
2. Re: Trunk lid won't open (score: 1): Author: Jeff Fayne <fayne@attglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 09:10:15 -0500; Hi Gregg, Had the same probelm with my '70 when I purchased it. In my case the little tab that is screwed into the lock assembly had unscrewed itself. This tab engages the latch assembly (see page 76; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00290.html (7,864 bytes)
3. Re: Trunk lid won't open (score: 1): Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 09:27:11 -0500; On Sun, 04 Jun 2000 22:21:32 -0800 gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.) One of our club members had this problem. He called John Twist at University Motors and John gave either sold him a tool or gave hi; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00293.html (8,087 bytes)
4. Re: Trunk lid won't open (score: 1): Author: Steve Darby <elan@efortress.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 09:56:47 -0600; I have had this happen before. Yo fix it I drilled a 2" hole in the back of the cockpit and using a piece of PVC tripped the latch open. Steve; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00300.html (7,542 bytes)
5. Re: Trunk lid won't open (score: 1): Author: Dan Schmiedt <willys@clemson.edu>; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 13:20:59 -0400 (EDT); You mention that the button feels the same, and that rang a bell. Right after I bought my '64 B, the trunk suddenly refused to open. Button felt normal, it just wouldn't open! Turned out that the lat; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00312.html (8,068 bytes)
6. Re: Trunk lid won't open (score: 1): Author: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 17:14:17 -0400; Copied below is a note that I sent to a fellow list member (Trevor) who was in a similar pickle. It worked for him, and Charley too, if I recall correctly. Saves drilling holes in your car. <snip> I; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00335.html (8,432 bytes)
7. RE:Trunk Lid Won't Open (score: 1): Author: gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.); Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 20:41:38 -0800; I do appreciate the responses I got to my problem with the inoperative trunk latch. It seems my case was a "worst" as after about 5 hours of blind attempts I decided to remove the lock assembly. I m; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00353.html (7,470 bytes)
8. Re: Trunk lid won't open (score: 1): Author: Solentmg@aol.com; Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 08:37:53 EDT; You can get your trunk lid open by drilling a 1/8 diameter hole directly below the lock. You can then push a nail or similar through the hole and psh the internal part of the catch and release it.Mak; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00360.html (7,248 bytes)

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