GAVET

Mine won't go up much past grab it with your fingernail high, dealer took a swing at it and they can't do much better. (02 Z06) Anybody got a cure?


[Modified by GAVET, 3:09 PM 7/25/2003]

Scott03Z06

The latch spring should be able to lift the trunk door enough to slide your fingers inside and open it the rest of the way. If this does not happen, check to see if the spring inside the latch assembly is missing. If it's not missing, have a service mechanic look at it and try to adjust it. If it can't be adjusted, have the latch assembly replaced.

inferno

or roll the windows up, release the trunk and shut the doors .. it pops right up :)


[Modified by inferno, 2:35 PM 7/25/2003]

Z11409

Lubricate hinges-on both sides of body opening are two rubber bumpers--turn them out at least one full term

gmblack3

Pull the carpet back from around the lock mech area. Spray a little WD-40 or the lube of your choice. Good as new. This happens alot in the colder weather months.

Z06ufgrad2002

:iagree: Try a little WD 40 or similar lubricant. It will do the trick. Just need to repeat lubrication ever so often to keep it functioning correctly. Mine has the same problem. It's time for the WD 40 treatment again.

GAVET

Thanks, great tips, I am on my way to try them

Sandy S

Make sure the weather strip seal is not sticking to the trunk lid. Mine sticks some times after I wash it.

The whole thing seems like a weak design but it it is really light weight and that is the real point anyway isn't it.

OhNiner

Mine is the same.

Z06Plasticfantastic

Open up your trunk and take a look on each respective side of the lid. There should be a spring loaded post with a plastic hexagonal "****" on each side of the trunk.

Try backing each side out about 1/4 turn. This should give more spring pressure to the trunk lid and pop the lid open more positively. Don't get too carried away with the adustments or the trunk will become hard to close. Make sure you back each side out about the same. If that doesn't work, go to the dealer, there were some cars which had bad latches and/or bad actuators.

Not Red Rob

my '99 FRC had the same problem & on mine I sprayed WD40 on the gas shock shafts near the end. The factory had painted the ends of the shaft and when closed the the shocks compress more than when painted, this painted section hangs on the tip gas shock.

Mine has been working great ever since.

Thanks,

Rob :jester