trunk sorta opening
11-09-06, 03:29 PM
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trunk sorta opening
is it hard for you guys to open your trunk or gas tank?
is there a handle on the truck to lift it? the trunk light on the das doesnt go away after its closed either is it just the shocks ?
when i pull the trunk lever inthe car my trunk opens but i have to use the wiper as a handle to open it up, also to open the gas tank i pull the lever but i have to pull it really hard or a few time, is that just the cable goin bad?
is there a handle on the truck to lift it? the trunk light on the das doesnt go away after its closed either is it just the shocks ?
when i pull the trunk lever inthe car my trunk opens but i have to use the wiper as a handle to open it up, also to open the gas tank i pull the lever but i have to pull it really hard or a few time, is that just the cable goin bad?
11-09-06, 03:34 PM
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I helped the opening of the fuel door by a healthy dose of WD-40 on its hinges. My hatch lid sticks on the rubber seals and I have to work to get it open. Welcome to 20 year old cars I guess.
11-09-06, 03:36 PM
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i dunno about your gas cover but i have the same problem with my trunk/hatch. i lift the lever and the hatch is unlocked but to open it, i either push the glass up or sorta slam the door to open it further. on my other fc i just pull the lever and it opens automatically. i assume it could be bad shocks but it doesnt bother me.
11-09-06, 04:01 PM
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Well for your gas lid, in my vert I pulled the panels inside the trunk and sprayed the cable to open the gas lid with some WD-40 and hit the hinges like Chuck said. It helps out quite a bit.
11-09-06, 06:30 PM
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where are the cables run for the trunk and gas release? mine dont release at all, I have to pry open the gas cover with a key and open the trunk with the key. feels like the lever inside isnt attached to anything.
11-09-06, 07:10 PM
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there's a latch on the middle left side when you open your gas, try pulling it out a bit if you're having problems with your gas door not opening.
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sorta like that, would snap a pic but my flasher sucks. Pull on that ]]]]] metal bar thing a bit, that should allow it to pop out when you press the button. Less I'm remembering wrong
As for trunk I haven't figure it out too much, it sometimes only opens up a bit and sometimes won't close properly without being slammed, one side of the latch is a bit chipped though.
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sorta like that, would snap a pic but my flasher sucks. Pull on that ]]]]] metal bar thing a bit, that should allow it to pop out when you press the button. Less I'm remembering wrong
As for trunk I haven't figure it out too much, it sometimes only opens up a bit and sometimes won't close properly without being slammed, one side of the latch is a bit chipped though.
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11-09-06, 07:31 PM
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yea like sintri said
but i pushed mine in further
so now i only have to pull the gas level a little and it pops right open
like the tab that sticks out, bend it inwards
sry, but i dont have a pic either...
and an extra tip for some of you guys
** if your hatch doesn't un-latch fully
** like if only the driver side unlatches or something
** theres a plastic toothed thing on the cable in the rear
** pull it out another tooth, and your hatch will unlatch every time
** its on the other side of the rear key hole (inside)
** by the spare tire
hope this helps!
but i pushed mine in further
so now i only have to pull the gas level a little and it pops right open
like the tab that sticks out, bend it inwards
sry, but i dont have a pic either...
and an extra tip for some of you guys
** if your hatch doesn't un-latch fully
** like if only the driver side unlatches or something
** theres a plastic toothed thing on the cable in the rear
** pull it out another tooth, and your hatch will unlatch every time
** its on the other side of the rear key hole (inside)
** by the spare tire
hope this helps!
11-09-06, 08:00 PM
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lol 
dunno, my button worked only thing was that there wasn't enough pressure pushing it out, guess both works. Anyhow, if it isn't broken, don't mess with it :P
dunno, my button worked only thing was that there wasn't enough pressure pushing it out, guess both works. Anyhow, if it isn't broken, don't mess with it :P
11-10-06, 09:29 AM
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That's what I figured, Sideways7. Short of replacing the struts, which cost a small fortune, is there any way to make it work and open any better, or do we still have to wedge it ope with a key.
11-10-06, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ramz28
where can i find the struts? i tired my fav local spot autozone and no luck
11-10-06, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck
That's what I figured, Sideways7. Short of replacing the struts, which cost a small fortune, is there any way to make it work and open any better, or do we still have to wedge it ope with a key.
11-10-06, 04:10 PM
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well at that price ill jsut deal with it i dont put anything bak ther anyways not much space. if i need to use the space ill just bring my stang its completely gutted. just 2 front seats
11-11-06, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sideways7
Some pass side struts have a light mounted to them, thats most likely what used to be there.
Thanks.