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91CRXsiR · 10-30-2001, 02:29 AM

i need 2 ppl to open my trunk.. i read in the manual that there maybe a kill switch so u need the key to open if.. but my key doesnt work.. and i couldnt find the switch.. anyone know where it is?

89 180sx

gh6o6 · 10-30-2001, 06:28 AM

if its a cable release, then the "switch" will be right under the latch inside the trunk. most likely with a rubber coated tab, that will need to be pulled up to engage the realese. that is providing that you mean that you need to open it with the key. If your hatch is too heavy, or you need new lifters you hatch will not pop because of the weight

91CRXsiR · 10-30-2001, 10:54 AM

hmm.. i dont have a wrap around 3 pc wing.. so maybe its because of that.. i will try it , thanks

*drifterx* · 10-30-2001, 12:24 PM

i have a problem with my trunk........... i trunk does not pop when i hit the lever..... i need to use my wallet to hold it up and then go back and lift.......
does anyone else have this problem?

91CRXsiR · 10-30-2001, 07:17 PM

thats exactly what i have... the prob

konkman · 10-30-2001, 07:25 PM

That sounds like a cable tension problem.  The cable isn't tight enough to pop the latch of the hatch.

*transient* · 10-30-2001, 09:26 PM

Actually I think that gh606 got it right. Sounds like the lifters aren't working right so all the weight of the hatch is down on the trunk. it wouldn't be able to pop if that's the case.

10-30-2001, 02:29 AM	#1
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i need 2 ppl to open my trunk.. i read in the manual that there maybe a kill switch so u need the key to open if.. but my key doesnt work.. and i couldnt find the switch.. anyone know where it is? 89 180sx

10-30-2001, 06:28 AM	#2
gh6o6 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if its a cable release, then the "switch" will be right under the latch inside the trunk. most likely with a rubber coated tab, that will need to be pulled up to engage the realese. that is providing that you mean that you need to open it with the key. If your hatch is too heavy, or you need new lifters you hatch will not pop because of the weight

10-30-2001, 10:54 AM	#3
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hmm.. i dont have a wrap around 3 pc wing.. so maybe its because of that.. i will try it , thanks

10-30-2001, 12:24 PM	#4
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a problem with my trunk........... i trunk does not pop when i hit the lever..... i need to use my wallet to hold it up and then go back and lift....... does anyone else have this problem?

10-30-2001, 07:17 PM	#5
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	thats exactly what i have... the prob

10-30-2001, 07:25 PM	#6
konkman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That sounds like a cable tension problem.  The cable isn't tight enough to pop the latch of the hatch.

10-30-2001, 09:26 PM	#7
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually I think that gh606 got it right. Sounds like the lifters aren't working right so all the weight of the hatch is down on the trunk. it wouldn't be able to pop if that's the case.