trunk release, releases, but doesnt pop Options

[Valo666]

One of the few problems left on the coupe is that when i pull up on the trunk release, it releases the latch, but doesnt actully pop the trunk up...so its pretty pointless unless some one is standing right behind the car and pulls up on the trunk while im holding the lever up. Same thing with when we put the key in the trunk, we have to hold the key turned, and then pull up on the trunk to get it to open. Is this common with coupes? or standard? I have never been near a coupe untill we got sarah's, so im still learning things about them as i go. Any ways, if this isnt suppost to be happening, any idea of how i can get it to pop??

[95CelicaST]

Your problem is the TRD spoiler. Its too heavy to pop the trunk up. I have the same issue. I pull the lever and go to the back and hope my door doesn't close because the trunk will lock again.

I guess with the addition if the spoiler you loose that bit of functionality.

[RCTCelica]

this use to happen to my girls eclipse. i just tighten the release cable and the problem was corrected. i'm not too sure if it's the same with the coupe but the problem you described is pretty much the same.

[Batman722]

it's not just because of the TRD spoiler. A friend of mine has a 95 coupe with a stock spoiler and it does the same thing.

possible solutions are the struts back there are shot, or the release latch needs to be lubed up or adjusted, or the cable might need to be tightened.

if it were me I would try to lube and adjust the latch first, it's easy and quick. I'm pretty sure the latch on the coupe can be moved a bit lower and that might help.

[Valo666]

yea it was doing the samethin b4 i put the trd spoiler on..even when i had the new trunk with no spoiler on...ill try lubing up the mechanism and the latch tonight.

[Batman722]

loosen the 2 bolts holding the latch mech and lower it as low as it can go.

[NaderG]

my Vert does the same thing , i pull; on the lever and the trunk DOES NOT pop , it is opened though ; all i have to do is lift it .... i was going to fix it , but i kinda like it this way

This post has been edited by NaderG: Oct 8, 2007 - 6:16 PM

[goferris]

hey i'm glad my car isn't the only one that has this problem and mine's a hatch. i don't think it's the struts it's gotta be the latch or the release cable. but it happens with the key in the back too. most likely the latch itself then. can anyone do a how to? i have no clue on what i would need to do to fix this as simple as it may be.

[Valo666]

i tryed adjusting the latch + the catch, but they cant be adjusted. I also lubed up and cleaned the catch cuz there was alot of dirt and grime in it. But i did notice that the cabel was a bit loose. Where would you adjust the cabel?...up near the lever under the drivers seat??

[Mangozac]

My hatch does the same thing. After having a quick play around with the latch a while ago I concluded that the problem is with the struts as they seem like they may be a little stiff. I've been too busy to do anything about it though. But I'll be interested what you guys decide...

[Valo666]

i dont think its the struts...even on my hatchback, my sturts were completely shot but the trunk still popped. Also the ones on the coupe are in good condition..one of them i pulled from a wreckers and it had some rust, but i did a quick sand on them and it compresses smooth. Im gonna pull the latch mechanism out tonight and clean up all the gunk inside of it..but just curious, where do you make the adjustment for the cabel??

[njccmd2002]

replacing the struts dont help much, i did that few months ago. Nothing. Maybe a combination of all>

[jcbass7]

i had the same problem, for me it was worn out struts (on my red coupe)

[94celigts]

could you somehow fabricate two small stronger springs at each front corner of the trunk so that when you close the trunk they rest on the outter metal where the water goes. Thus when you release your trunk these springs will pop up the trunk just enough to pass the latch?

I dont know what the trunk looks like for the coupe but for the HB im sure it wouldnt be a hard thing to do?

[kerosene]

mine pops up, but doesnt go up... i think its a little to heavy because of the dynamat layers i have...im thinking about doing a spring fabrication along with new posts to raise it up...something more powerfull... same as the hood will have...

[Mangozac]

If I get a chance over the weekend I'll have a play with the latch again (see if I can't move it down more). I'll let you guys know how it goes...

[punkuup5150]

i actually like that mine doesnt pop just because of my subs i have in the back. if a theif is workign by them selves and they dont know about the celica they will pull on the release and the trunk wont open. when it doesnt they will be on there happy way with hopefully only your stereo lol. i know its a bit of a hassel but if u put a a grand in to your stereo system and want to protect it this is a great way to do it imo.

[kerosene]

i actually like that mine doesnt pop just because of my subs i have in the back. if a theif is workign by them selves and they dont know about the celica they will pull on the release and the trunk wont open. when it doesnt they will be on there happy way with hopefully only your stereo lol. i know its a bit of a hassel but if u put a a grand in to your stereo system and want to protect it this is a great way to do it imo.

or 4k.... ^^ ou can lock the trunk release using the key in back... but you can get in through the seats... even though its hard to fit....

[punkuup5150]

yeah my box is a wee bit to big to fit through the seat hole my amp barly fits and if they coudl get it out through there it weighs 70 pounds lol be a bit hard to pull out hehehe i made it for that purpose lol lots of people around here like to steal systems and re sell them lol

[kerosene]

yep.... thats how its supposed to be done, dont give them a way to pull it out...and then if your trunk is locked, they will ever get it... even the amp, theres a way to hide that.... with cars like ours, you make a custom box... sub on passanger side, and then a encased amp on driverside, then attach the 2 buggers...full hatch... and then you take the fiberglass cover and make sure it covers it, dont want someone breaking your windows..... also dont forget alarm..

[NapTown94]

well back on topic, I have the same problem with my 94 coupe. I have the stock spoiler, so it isn't the TRD/weight issue. It's gotta be a typical problem with age. I figure maybe the cable loosens up over time. I might try and tighten mine while I am doing some dash work this weekend. I'l let ya know.

[K-ESD]

I have the opposite of that problem. When I pull on the lever it sounds like a gun shot

what about those rubber pads on each side of the lid. those might be adjustable.

[95GTCelica]

i had the same problem on my car...it would unlatch but not pop. My problem was that the trim on the back was loose and would pinch the latch so it would stay closed. hope that helps.

[SilentNight]

It would be easy to have 2 have 2 people working on it. Have one hold the release and one trying to pop it.

[Valo666]

^^^ thats the thing, alot of the time i have stuff i need to put in the trunk and its just me. Im gonna try fiddeling around with it a bit more to see if i can get it to pop.

[Mangozac]

I just had a play with the latch this morning. There doesn't seem to be much play in it for vertical adjustment but I pushed it as low as it would go and tightened back up so it seems to be working properly now. Only time will tell if it continues though...

FOLLOW UP:
OK it's a few days later and the hatch is not releasing again. It pops but doesn't move up out of the latch far enough.
I'm wondering if, since it worked momentarily, it's actually due to something being worn. Will inspect for worn parts in the latch next time I'm working on her...

This post has been edited by Mangozac: Nov 25, 2007 - 12:09 AM