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trunk 900 1993

posted by  floodie on  Mon Oct 18 15:05 CST 2004
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Ok. I have a 1993 940 that the trunk suddenly doesn't open. It feels like the linkage has seperated as there is no resistance when you pull on the handle. How do I get the trunk open so I can disassemble and repair.

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    trunk 900 1993

    posted by  Steve on  Wed Oct 20 03:50 CST 2004
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    The ski hatch approach is no good, since the locking arm is covered by plastic trim as noted by Tony. I would remove the rear seat per FAQ instructions, climb in and remove the trim, and fix the rods directly. That keeps you from having to drill a hole in the rear of the car.








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    trunk 900 1993

    posted by  9 on  Tue Oct 19 09:46 CST 2004
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    i dont know if it'll help, but look in the FAQ. a lot of times i forget the thing is there. i saw something in there just now about accessing some screws thought the ski flap. body: doors: trunk/boot lid.
    R








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    trunk 900 1993

    posted by  nkfro on  Mon Oct 18 16:27 CST 2004
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    Is the trunk being locked by central locking system alome or has the trunk been separately locked by key as well?








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      trunk 900 1993

      posted by  floodie on  Tue Oct 19 01:14 CST 2004
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      central locking system but it doesn't seem to matter which as the key was also tried. It appears that the mechanical link as either broken or come detached.








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        trunk 900 1993

        posted by  firefly on  Tue Oct 19 09:40 CST 2004
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        Had this problem on my 940 2 years ago, the control arm came away from the boot lock lever and tried everything before having a brainwave ( it hurt at the time ) I managed to get a friend to allow me to dismantle the trim in the trunk to see what was inside. How I solved the problem was to measure the position of the arm in relation to the rear panel, I then drilled a hole behind the rear number plate and was able to recover the loose end of the control arm with a wire coat hanger and then tugging it open with a pair of long nosed grips. The hole was 25mm and was treated and sealed with a rubber grommet and is unseen under the number plate. If you require the correct position to drill your hole I will have to get the measurements from my vehicle and pass them on to you. Let me Know.







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