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: Unable to open trunk


SamW_65SS
Dec 2nd, 03, 9:41 AM
Just this last week I was finally able to tow the '65 Malibu down to my house in Phoenix from Montana where it has been sitting for the last 9 years. This was the car that my brother drove in high school that I bought last year as he will never fix it up himself.

Anyway, the trunk lid will not unlatch. I do have the correct key for it, but it will not open the trunk. So any suggestions out there would be appreciated.

Sam

Jimmy P
Dec 2nd, 03, 9:58 AM
Have you tried penetrating oil and compressed air? A lot of oil and a shot of the highest pressure of air in the keyhole might loosen things up. Also try pushing (UP &) down on the lid quite a few times.
If that dosen't work, you'll have to take the back seat out and use a long tool, like a screw driver inside a piece of pipe to get to the latch.

SamW_65SS
Dec 2nd, 03, 12:28 PM
Jimmy, thanks for the suggestion, I'll try the penetrating oil and compressed air tonight.