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Mustang4119

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When i close the trunk, it still has some movement like if i pull it up, but its locked. I also cant put my key into the trunk hole to open it, it wont go all the way in.
 

nwapache

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Spray some WD-40 into the latch mechanism, to loosen up the latch....sounds like its partially turned
 
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nwapache said:
Spray some WD-40 into the latch mechanism, to loosen up the latch....sounds like its partially turned
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what about the trunk not being snug tight closed?
 

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loosten up the bracket inside the trunk and slide it all the way down and tighten it back up... my trunk rattled like a bastard till i tightened it down ... if it doesnt close your goin to have to move it up a tad..
 

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forum155pl said:
loosten up the bracket inside the trunk and slide it all the way down and tighten it back up... my trunk rattled like a bastard till i tightened it down ... if it doesnt close your goin to have to move it up a tad..
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+1

That should work.
 
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i doubt wd40 will help lock it haha
 
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i know the problem, that latch has 3 bolts, the bottom one theres no bolt attached, its stripped in there, i tried drilling it out but its metal and its hard to. only 2 bolts holding latch down
 

streethorse

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+1 for wd40 , that sheot works good to loosen up locks..
 
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