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Mar 31, 2018 | 12:03 AM

skinnypuppy_22

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Trunk opening

01 xj8 if I use the key it opens every time perfectly if I try to open using an electronic means I might have to try two or three times for it to open especially if it's been a little while since last time using the trunk..I tried spraying some wd40 on the latch with no affect... Everytime I use an electronic means I can definitely hear the actuator even though it might not open... Is the actuator getting tired and not pulling all the way?? Any thoughts??

Mar 31, 2018 | 12:26 AM

Lady Penelope

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On the right trunk hinge remove the plastic cover and you might find some wires rubbing and grounded out , common

The target wire to look for is the Orange one and it grounds on wire Black , but that would not be a issue .

Mar 31, 2018 | 12:29 AM

skinnypuppy_22

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It's not the wires.. Already repaired and I can hear the actuator everytime but it doesn't always release the trunk

Mar 31, 2018 | 03:39 PM

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Attached is a copy of the blow up for the trunk lock assembly. Most likely Pc# 12 has worn where it engages the actuator and the release. Unfortunately there are no bushiings so it is metal on metal With the blow up you can get a pretty good idea as to what is hiding behind the plastic cover.
Mine did the same thing and Pc# 12 was almost worn thru and the actuator had a good size groove started.

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Mar 31, 2018 | 04:49 PM

skinnypuppy_22

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Well that sucks lol.. As soon as one shows up at my you pull I'll have to go digging

Apr 1, 2018 | 09:08 PM

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I'm pulling a found one from the salvage yard probably on Tuesday as the previous owner of mine could not effectively deal with it and tossed some parts of the monkey works . PM me . Did you check your grounds in the trunk ?

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