I was able to release the trunk latch with a pool que. Put the top up,
bring a strong light, pull the cover open and poke away.
> ----------
> From: Colin Cobb[SMTP:cobmeister@zianet.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 4:03 AM
> To: Tigers Mailing List
> Subject: Tiger Trunk (Boot) lock
>
> Hey Gang,
>
> Took the Tiger to the grocery store a couple of days ago and, much to
> my dismay, when I attempted to open the trunk (boot) the damned push
> button thing gave up the ghost... Just depressed all the way without
> engaging. I have spent considerable time messing with it and no way
> can I get it open. Button just depresses without result.
>
> If I ever get it open I can figure it out and replace the locking
> mechanism with one from Sunbeam Specialties.
>
> Anybody had this problem before? What is the recommended low tech
> solution to this decidedly low tech problem?
>
> (Other than that, the Tiger did just fine, ran like a scalded dog.
> Fortunately, there was more than enough room behind the seat for my
> groceries... The crowd of onlookers--Jeez! It sure does attract
> 'em!--never even realized I had a problem.)
>
> Cheers!
>
> --Colin Cobb, Fiddlin' With His Trunk Outside Las Cruces, NM, USA
> B9471815
>
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