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akaina240 · 03-15-2010, 05:02 PM

k so suddenly one day my trunk is locked. i unlock my car but the trunk is locked.
the trunk open/close button near the gas tank button has always not been working.
anyways was wondering how i can fix this without costing me huge amoutns of money

ADiamond240sx · 03-15-2010, 05:49 PM

s13/s14 ??

If it is a S14, drop the back seat, get about 2 feet of extensions and a 12mm socket and take the latch off the trunk lid. You'll then be able to get in and disconnect the wires to the latch and open it up to diagnose.. My bet is that the lever that you can push down to disable the trunk release in the cabin got pushed down. If not you have a similar problem that i have dealt with for quite some time and the latch/striker are disagreeing and you're gonna have a bitch of a time making it work again.

yvang07 · 03-15-2010, 08:18 PM

I've got a similar problem with my S14, Trunk unlocks, and the Trunk Release on the Gas Door lever works, but if I lock the car, go shopping, and come back and try to open just the trunk, it will not turn. It sucks

buentellomma · 03-15-2010, 08:39 PM

what model is it? s13 or s14? your latch is in need of some grease the next time you get it open. take it off and lube it up and you shouldnt have this problem anymore

projectRDM · 03-16-2010, 07:58 AM

S14, the latch is secured with M6 bolts, 10mm head, not 12mm.

There's a cancel switch on the latch that prevents the pull handle from opening, it's a valet feature. Make sure the switch is flipped up. You can also adjust the tension on the latch to ensure the lid pops up when released and doesn't sit on the latch, allowing it to lock when the cable is released.

rollout240 · 03-17-2010, 01:40 AM

so is this an s13 or s14??

gotspins13 · 03-17-2010, 03:07 AM

i have the same problem with mine, i broke my key so now i cant open it and my latch doesnt work, its an s13 coupe, any help on getting mine open again and get the latch working too?? kinda thread jack sorry

03-15-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
akaina240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal Age: 33 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TRUNK locked k so suddenly one day my trunk is locked. i unlock my car but the trunk is locked. the trunk open/close button near the gas tank button has always not been working. anyways was wondering how i can fix this without costing me huge amoutns of money

03-15-2010, 05:49 PM	#2
ADiamond240sx Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Age: 45 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13/s14 ?? If it is a S14, drop the back seat, get about 2 feet of extensions and a 12mm socket and take the latch off the trunk lid. You'll then be able to get in and disconnect the wires to the latch and open it up to diagnose.. My bet is that the lever that you can push down to disable the trunk release in the cabin got pushed down. If not you have a similar problem that i have dealt with for quite some time and the latch/striker are disagreeing and you're gonna have a bitch of a time making it work again. __________________ Rebuilding it one bolt at a time. Got any spare bolts?

03-16-2010, 07:58 AM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	S14, the latch is secured with M6 bolts, 10mm head, not 12mm. There's a cancel switch on the latch that prevents the pull handle from opening, it's a valet feature. Make sure the switch is flipped up. You can also adjust the tension on the latch to ensure the lid pops up when released and doesn't sit on the latch, allowing it to lock when the cable is released. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

03-17-2010, 01:40 AM	#6
rollout240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin Park 626 Age: 36 Posts: 791 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: rollout240 Feedback Score: 31 reviews	so is this an s13 or s14?? __________________ "Take it to the Dome!!" http://rollout240.blogspot.com/

03-17-2010, 03:07 AM	#7
gotspins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorCAl//Sacramento Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the same problem with mine, i broke my key so now i cant open it and my latch doesnt work, its an s13 coupe, any help on getting mine open again and get the latch working too?? kinda thread jack sorry __________________ perfectly said! FJ20ET 16 valve - the holy grail of Nissan engines

03-15-2010, 08:18 PM	#3
yvang07 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Minnesota :/ Posts: 254 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I've got a similar problem with my S14, Trunk unlocks, and the Trunk Release on the Gas Door lever works, but if I lock the car, go shopping, and come back and try to open just the trunk, it will not turn. It sucks

03-15-2010, 08:39 PM	#4
buentellomma Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Goodyear AZ Age: 35 Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	what model is it? s13 or s14? your latch is in need of some grease the next time you get it open. take it off and lube it up and you shouldnt have this problem anymore

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