Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 23:37:45 GMT From: "Patrick McKelvey" <pat.mckelveynopsamdnet.att.net> Subject: Re: Bad trunk latch actuator
Definitely the solenoid. I checked it with an ohm meter. The circut is open (infinite ohm reading). I did disassemble just to verify that it was not due to bad internal connection. In this case the problem is with the small internal motor. I did not try to open the motor. BTW, the plastic case that holds the assembly is heavy and securely glued. I had to use a band saw to cut it open at the seams. Even if I fixed the open circut, it will be a challenge to re-assemble. Patrick "Grunff" <runffnopsamo.co.uk> wrote in message news:H0Mm7.2819$iD.328760nopsam6-win.server.ntlworld.com... > Are you sre that the solenoid itself is bad? The common failure mode is that > due to corrosion/salt etc on the mechanism, the solenoid fails to pull the > latch far enough. It's worth disassembling/cleaning and lubricating before > you go for a replacement. > > However, if the solenoid really is dead, then ignore my post! > >