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Originally posted by Pigeon:
Originally posted by EnoSonic:
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?
Nope, just releases. There's a spring available that's an easy fit to give the trunk a push open when you release it. I don't know the part # offhand, but a search here should turn it up.
Scott
I ordered that part, but am wondering if there is anything I should know before I mount it.
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Originally posted by SMcD:
I have this part # taped to my monitor and think its the trunk release helper spring-thingy: F8RZ 63431B04-AA
Now if I take that part number to the dealership, take what they give me (spring or some sorta kit?) and my trunk will pop open all the way like it used to when i just pressed the button? Mine died many a year ago, and I even forgot i had that feature. It would be kinda sexy to have it pop up again like that. 
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looks like this: 
Red '98 SVT E0 3098/6535
DMD
other stuff
and a Bullitt fuel door
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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.
95 SES Sold
99 SE Sport Sold
99 SVT T-Red Tan Interior. K&N, Magnecors, 19' Theorys, And some audio stuff.
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Thanks goldsmi
It's in and works very well. I can actually see the trunk open now. Much better...
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Originally posted by auiotour:
that easy, damn, gonna go to mine right now. i never got a key for my trunk, how sad.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but didn't the Contours use the same key for the doors, trunk, and ignition? I thought Ford stopped the whole "2 keys" system in the early 90's. I know my 98 had only one key for everything.
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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
have you fixed your ford lately?
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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!
Steven
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Just a plain 'ol sheet metal screw. Drill an 1/8in (or so) pilot hole and you're set.
AL
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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.
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