Trunk Lever = Crap
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Trunk Lever = Crap
Half the time my trunk release lever doesn't work at all. The only way to get it to work is to open the trunk with the key first and then to close it. It just stops working again though. Yes, I have the valet switch in the correct position. Is there any fix that I can do myself or is this going to require yet another trip to the dealer? Thanks.
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The problem is that the striker. The piece attached to the backside of the car (not the lid) is set too low.
See the thread on Impreza.net about it.
Just loosen two screws(just enough to slide the plate) an side it up just a little. Tighten the screws and your done.
See the thread on Impreza.net about it.
Just loosen two screws(just enough to slide the plate) an side it up just a little. Tighten the screws and your done.
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Is this the thread you are referring to?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ht=trunk+lever
Thanks for your help.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ht=trunk+lever
Thanks for your help.
Originally posted by WRXPRESS
The problem is that the striker. The piece attached to the backside of the car (not the lid) is set too low.
See the thread on Impreza.net about it.
Just loosen two screws(just enough to slide the plate) an side it up just a little. Tighten the screws and your done.
The problem is that the striker. The piece attached to the backside of the car (not the lid) is set too low.
See the thread on Impreza.net about it.
Just loosen two screws(just enough to slide the plate) an side it up just a little. Tighten the screws and your done.
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I'm quite not sure what a trunkmonkey even is, so I guess I don't have one. Thanks though. 
Originally posted by mysubaruimp
do you have a trunkmonkey hanging from your trunk(not joking) mine hits the valet lever all the time.
do you have a trunkmonkey hanging from your trunk(not joking) mine hits the valet lever all the time.
i had this happen to me a lot......id pull the lever and nothing would happen id have to open the seat pass through and use my foot to pull the handle fromt he inside, i read the post about the striker, did it, and now its 100% fixed.........
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Funny that I came across this thread.
I took it in for this exact problem yesterday and was told I needed a new locking mechanism, it's schedule to arrive tomorrow (under warranty). If this fix works I will have to call them tomorrow and tell them how to fix it without replacing parts.
what a great help this forum is
thank you
I took it in for this exact problem yesterday and was told I needed a new locking mechanism, it's schedule to arrive tomorrow (under warranty). If this fix works I will have to call them tomorrow and tell them how to fix it without replacing parts.
what a great help this forum is
thank you
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I was tired of mine binding up so I adjusted it. But then I would hear rattling in the trucnk, adjusted more .. still more rattling... put it back to original position where trunk is a pain to open and close... and no more rattling.. so i just keep with the hard to shut and open deal
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I really appreciate all the help. I noticed if I slam the trunk rather hard when closing it, the problem with the release lever seems to go away. We'll see how long that lasts though. I will attempt to adjust the latch if it starts happening again.
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