Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

ugh!!!!!ive had enough! trunk release mod?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:41 AM
  #21  
blackbyrd's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,641
Likes: 392
From: cookeville, TN
Default

I NEED THIS MOD

thanks for bringing this up i had completely forgot about it ment to do it 3 years ago and car has set and hadnt had to use my trunk. going to lowes after work!
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:04 AM
  #22  
1badWS6's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (32)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 905
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
Default

Damn I thought I was the only one that had this problem... good find! Gotta do this when I get a chance.
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 02:50 PM
  #23  
JunkyardZ's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
From: Jonesboro, Arkansas
Default

lol done this back in 05 and it still works 90% of the time,,,, but sometimes it just wont release without a few hits of the button and hurrying to the back of the car to grab the hatch lol
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 02:56 PM
  #24  
litemup02's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 1
From: Central Illinois
Default

Only trick i've learned is...hit the button twice, leave window's up and shut the door. The pressure from closing the door usually pops it up
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 03:17 PM
  #25  
nosaj's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
Default

Fixed mine a few minutes ago. Used a 1/2 x 2'3/8s. Works great.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 09:19 PM
  #26  
PontiacChris's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Saint Augustine, Florida
Default

I just fixed mine, got the spring in a two pack for 1.97 from Lowe's. Worked great.
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2009 | 02:40 AM
  #27  
BluShadowSS's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Default

mines doing it also, guess ill be doing the spring mod too.
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 04:14 PM
  #28  
Camaro Z's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 0
From: Monroe, Iowa
Default

LOL and I thought I was the only one....
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:32 PM
  #29  
Flawless02SS's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,827
Likes: 14
From: Canon, GA
Default

I piggy-backed mine and it still did nothing. I gave up on it 2 years ago. POS!!!!!!
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:37 PM
  #30  
ls2 bait's Avatar
Thread Starter
9 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4,507
Likes: 5
From: in your closet
Default

mines still working flawless. i think replacing it all togather is the key. and i used the 3/4 spring. a lot of pressure in that bad boy.
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:02 PM
  #31  
SKZ28's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
Default

Sooo mine has stuck a couple times, and I saw this thread today, went out and bought a spring, and this is what I saw when I tried to mess with it...



WTF? This looks nothing like the picture. There isn't even a spring on it. I'm assuming it's some type of aftermarket release motor?

Also, that little connector was unplugged. I plugged it in, as you can see in the pic. What does that connector do?
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 09:51 PM
  #32  
Raleigh TA's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 982
Likes: 1
From: Gainesville, FL
Default

Originally Posted by SKZ28
Sooo mine has stuck a couple times, and I saw this thread today, went out and bought a spring, and this is what I saw when I tried to mess with it...


WTF? This looks nothing like the picture. There isn't even a spring on it. I'm assuming it's some type of aftermarket release motor?

Also, that little connector was unplugged. I plugged it in, as you can see in the pic. What does that connector do?
I think the link said it was for 99-02, our 98s are unique...
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 10:26 PM
  #33  
SKZ28's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
Default

Ohhh yeah I think I remember that now, I had completely forgot
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 10:44 PM
  #34  
Ls1CamaroGuy87's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,409
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area California
Default

I just did this on Saturday. First I tried the brand new spring itself, but that was not enough. Next, I tried the brand new spring with another brand new spring piggy-backing it, that did not work for long. FINALLY, I put the stock spring on and piggy-backed it and its been working great since then.


These cars sure do suck for multiple reasons.... its like I find a new thing to fix every other week
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:20 AM
  #35  
whitdog54's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 566
Likes: 0
From: Western Mass
Default

Originally Posted by Ls1CamaroGuy87
These cars sure do suck for multiple reasons.... its like I find a new thing to fix every other week
I hear ya'. I fix one thing, then 2 more things go wrong. Gonna do this mod today. But when I have a problem I usually just use my key to open it
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:56 AM
  #36  
PERFECT Z28's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,930
Likes: 0
From: Eagle Pass, TX
Default

I'm trying this tonight!
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:07 AM
  #37  
qwk93ta's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,240
Likes: 1
From: Fairfield, Ohio
Default

I'm going to Home Depot and buy a spring.....I'm tired of the latch sticking.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:32 PM
  #38  
Ls1CamaroGuy87's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,409
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area California
Default

Make sure to buy a spring that is NO longer than 2 inches, otherwise it won't provide enough resistance
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:32 PM
  #39  
YURVIEW's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (127)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 984
Likes: 0
From: MS
Default

Did mine yesterday!! Piggybacked it with stock spring. I can Actually Use My Dash Trunk Button Now!!!!!!!
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2009 | 02:42 PM
  #40  
PERFECT Z28's Avatar
11 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,930
Likes: 0
From: Eagle Pass, TX
Default

I did this last week, it only took like 4 minutes to do, tops.

Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:16 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE