My trunk release solenoid had crapped out on me mid-winter and my key lock is currently jammed so all I had was the cable release. This was making me uncomforatble so I wanted to get somethign working again. I attempted to remove the solenoid, got the screws out and the electrical connection undone but couldn't get at the actuating rod, so I smacked the solenoid a few times with a screwdriver, plugged it back in, drenched it in silicone and hit the button. Imagine my surprize when it worked! It doesn't sound very healthy, but for those of you who have dead trunk releases, try giving the solenoid a good whack and disconnecting/reconnecting the electrical connector.
Scott
A lil' percussive maintenance can go a long way.
Does it completly open when you activate the trunk release? When I try to open the trunk it pops and doesn't open like the Taurus' trunk. I am just wondering if it is supposed to. Any ideas?
Mine's been dead for a long time. Guess it might be worth tinkering.
I have this part # taped to my monitor and think its the trunk release helper spring-thingy: F8RZ 63431B04-AA
that easy, damn, gonna go to mine right now. i never got a key for my trunk, how sad.
I fixed my soleniod by going to the junk yard and finding a new one. I guess when I did the install I messed something else up. the gas door, and drunk release level inside no longer works. I have did everything and still can't make it work.
Thanks goldsmi
It's in and works very well. I can actually see the trunk open now. Much better...
To remove the solenoid you have to disco the linkage. To disco the linkage you have to mark the position of the trunk latch and then remove the bolts from the latch so it can move around. Then you can work the linkage off. The solenoid can be dissembled and cleaned. You will see the brass lands that control the motor function. Clean them, check for burrs and high spots on the lands,contacts and plastic guides. Lube the lands and contacts with dielectric grease only.
jeff
OK; I bought the spring but it didn't come with a screw or anything to secure it to the trunk. It appears that y'all used a brass screw or something to get it in. I tried using two different screws, hammering a nail and a drill (only had regular drill bits though) for a pilot hole and was completely unsuccessful.
Help!
Steven
'98.5 SVT
DMD, a few other goodies - hopefully a trunk spring soon!
Just a plain 'ol sheet metal screw. Drill an 1/8in (or so) pilot hole and you're set.
AL
Take it back and demad a screw. Mine was one that counter-sinks. I just pushed really hard and it drilled itself then presto.
I think I'm going to place a riser plate so the trunk looks open more.