I had the popping open problem. The way I fixed it was to remove the
striker and Dremel out the adjustment channels just a bit further to
create some more sdjustment travel. The problem has not reappeared.
CNA
rootes(at)ix.netcom.com writes:
>Hello Sunbeamers:
>Now that I'm about to get my Alpine back after a serious injection of
>money, the discussion of hoods popping open reminds me that I have a
>similar problem, but at the other end of the car. My trunk keeps popping
>open.
>I have tried adjusting the latch every which way, and have adjusted the
>trunk lid a couple of times. I'll have the problem "fixed" for a while,
>and then it starts popping open again. The latch is slightly bent, so
>maybe it's not in proper alignment.A problem is nothing I can do
>(shaking the car, bouncing it, etc.) gets the trunk to pop while the car
>isn't moving. When it usually happens is when I'm driving down the
>freeway at 60-70 MPH.
>Also, the trunk lock is not locking properly, and I've got to "spin" it
>a few times to get it just right to get it to lock.
>Any solutions on these problems out there?
>Thanks,
>Steve Sage
>From: steve sage <rootes(at)ix.netcom.com>
>Subject: Trunk Problem
>Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 08:46:50 -0700
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