Popping the trunk problem
10-14-2005, 07:32 AM
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Popping the trunk problem
Does anyone have this problem in their ITR? In the manual it says it *may* be a problem and to go to the dealership. Symptom: to open the trunk, I have to turn the key clockwise 90 degrees and hold it, then lift up on the trunk. And it doesn't work all the time, I have to do it maybe 3 times tops. I kind of expect the thing to just pop open after twisting.
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10-14-2005, 09:04 AM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (kensan)
98s have the updated trunk latch. They don't pop like the 94-97s. Well, at least mine doesn't. If it is a 97, could it be that the trunk struts are wearing out?
10-14-2005, 09:08 AM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (98 Spec R)
Sorry forgot to say, it's an 00. Anyone have info? Cost to fix? DIY'er? Dealership? Quick fix? Don't bother, it'll keep breaking? Stuff like that, thanks!
10-14-2005, 09:09 AM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (kensan)
never had a problem opening mine, only problem i have is sometimes i guess when its over filled it doesnt want to close/lock
10-14-2005, 10:07 AM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (EEK)
that is the mose anoying thing ever. we have had that problem with alot of the R's and just 98+ dc2's in general. i have no idea how to fix that problem and i anyone dose please say so
10-14-2005, 10:39 AM
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I think if you replace the lock mechanism it becomes fixed.
Im pretty sure budman had the same prob and replaced his trunk lock assembly.
Mine has trouble closing because the latch sometimes won't latch
Im pretty sure budman had the same prob and replaced his trunk lock assembly.
Mine has trouble closing because the latch sometimes won't latch
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10-14-2005, 11:36 AM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (kensan)
need a new trunk lock actuator
025 74840-ST7-A01 ACTUATOR ASSY.
if the latch in the hatch itself sticks, remove, bend/modify, wd-40 and reinstall.
025 74840-ST7-A01 ACTUATOR ASSY.
if the latch in the hatch itself sticks, remove, bend/modify, wd-40 and reinstall.
10-14-2005, 11:43 AM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (D)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">need a new trunk lock actuator</TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly how I fixed mine.
Exactly how I fixed mine.
10-14-2005, 01:02 PM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (Kendall)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kendall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Exactly how I fixed mine.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How much $ were parts?
How long did it take?
Difficultly level scale of 1-5?
Or did you just go to the dealer?
Thanks!
Exactly how I fixed mine.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How much $ were parts?
How long did it take?
Difficultly level scale of 1-5?
Or did you just go to the dealer?
Thanks!
10-14-2005, 01:06 PM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (kensan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kensan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Or did you just go to the dealer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I took it to the dealer and had a variety of other things done at the same time so I can't give you an exact price. Call Len and get a price.
I took it to the dealer and had a variety of other things done at the same time so I can't give you an exact price. Call Len and get a price.
10-14-2005, 01:41 PM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (D)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">need a new trunk lock actuator
025 74840-ST7-A01 ACTUATOR ASSY.
if the latch in the hatch itself sticks, remove, bend/modify, wd-40 and reinstall. </TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed. The handle doesnt pull a cable like regular trunk releases, its an actuator.
025 74840-ST7-A01 ACTUATOR ASSY.
if the latch in the hatch itself sticks, remove, bend/modify, wd-40 and reinstall. </TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed. The handle doesnt pull a cable like regular trunk releases, its an actuator.
10-14-2005, 01:51 PM
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Re: Popping the trunk problem (itr_dc2)
yea this must be a common problem, i have to use the key also to open mine up. so annoying, i need to get that ish fixed 
10-14-2005, 05:49 PM
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If anyone does this post a write up 
. I just figure it is a layer of security to make it harder for someone to steal my rear strut bar or sub from the trunk =P.
. I just figure it is a layer of security to make it harder for someone to steal my rear strut bar or sub from the trunk =P.
10-15-2005, 12:08 PM
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Re: (veilshut)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by veilshut »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">umm i just twist my key and pull the latch under the trunk, I didnt think they are suppose to jus pop when you turn the key.
turn to unlock with key-->pull lever</TD></TR></TABLE>
turn to unlock with key-->pull lever</TD></TR></TABLE>
10-16-2005, 03:53 AM
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Do all US ITRs have the internal trunk popper lever? I have owned 4 DC2 integras and i can safely say i have never opened the trunk with the key...well not that i can ever remember anyways.
10-16-2005, 08:23 AM
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Re: (mugenracer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mugenracer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do all US ITRs have the internal trunk popper lever? I have owned 4 DC2 integras and i can safely say i have never opened the trunk with the key...well not that i can ever remember anyways.</TD></TR></TABLE>
the 94-97s had the lever inside, whereas the 98+ didnt have a lever and you had to open it from the outside.
the 94-97s had the lever inside, whereas the 98+ didnt have a lever and you had to open it from the outside.
10-16-2005, 12:27 PM
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i never had trouble opening it but i had trouble CLOSING it couple times...
and i figured out.. to get the trunk open.. have your car "unlocked" and it usually opens easy.
and when i had trouble closing.. .. the lever popper stays "open" then it wont close.
so.. move back the lever popper to "closed" position. then it worked for me
and i figured out.. to get the trunk open.. have your car "unlocked" and it usually opens easy.
and when i had trouble closing.. .. the lever popper stays "open" then it wont close.
so.. move back the lever popper to "closed" position. then it worked for me