Trunk latch won't work.

NRM · 10-15-2007, 04:17 AM

Hm.

Well, I had my amp installed on Saturday through Best Buy. They ran the wires down the door panels on the side. Install looks great and I trust their work, but today when I locked my trunk with the key on the inside, it won't work even in the unlock position.

I've never used the lock function on my trunk latch before and I have no idea why I was inclined to try it out today, so I'm not sure if it could be a factory defect, or if had anything to do with the install.

Are there any wires or anything that could get in the way of the trunk latch working properly after locking and unlocking from the install?

Thanks guys.

Ryan T · 10-15-2007, 08:09 AM

The only thing I can think of is that you somehow impeded your release cable. Will it release with the keyless entry?

japanmade · 10-15-2007, 09:33 AM

I have the same problem, I did an install and ran 4 awg power and remote on the same side as the trunk release. The trunk opens with the key and remote on the key, but it just will not work with the gas/trunk lever. Let me know if you find out anything. I am going to take a look at it this weekend.

**Yodums** · 10-15-2007, 10:24 AM

TRUNK JAMMED WONT OPEN need HELP BAD

You may have to remove one of your rear cushions and crawl to the back of the trunk. Your latch probably isn't functional.

NRM · 10-15-2007, 12:53 PM

LX Sedan, no keyless entry. Planning to take it to Best Buy today after my calc exam and seeing what they say. I can still open the trunk with the key in the rear, so I don't really need to crawl anywhere.

I think it has to do with the lock on the floor under the drivers seat. Because when I pull up, I get resistance. I figure you get resistance when you lock it too, so the ability to unlock has been impeded.

Shucks.

NRM · 10-16-2007, 03:29 AM

Update:

I brought it back to Best Buy and the guy used to work at Honda. He diagnosed the problem and sent me to meet up with one of his friends who is still a tech. He immediately called Best Buy Mobile and said "Hey you guys ****** up his car man."

Apparently, upon pulling up the panel on the driver's side, if pulled wrong, it can push up a white clipping mechanism for the key. I have my 4 gauge wire in the way (should have routed it through the center console, but oh well). It's fixed, but I have to hold the key a certain way and push down slightly to get it to work.

Heh, I don't need to lock my trunk anyhow.

***07mugencivic*** · 10-16-2007, 03:30 AM

sweet

***portabuddy*** · 10-16-2007, 09:16 AM

umm well thats good to here that its nothing big but are they going to fix it???

**CameronJr9** · 10-16-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portabuddy

umm well thats good to here that its nothing big but are they going to fix it???

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRM

It's fixed

10-15-2007, 04:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
NRM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 86 Mike Nguyen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Trunk latch won't work. Hm. Well, I had my amp installed on Saturday through Best Buy. They ran the wires down the door panels on the side. Install looks great and I trust their work, but today when I locked my trunk with the key on the inside, it won't work even in the unlock position. I've never used the lock function on my trunk latch before and I have no idea why I was inclined to try it out today, so I'm not sure if it could be a factory defect, or if had anything to do with the install. Are there any wires or anything that could get in the way of the trunk latch working properly after locking and unlocking from the install? Thanks guys.

10-16-2007, 03:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
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10-15-2007, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ryan T Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Florida Age: 25 Posts: 303 Ryan Trevisol iTrader: 0 / 0%	The only thing I can think of is that you somehow impeded your release cable. Will it release with the keyless entry?

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japanmade Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have the same problem, I did an install and ran 4 awg power and remote on the same side as the trunk release. The trunk opens with the key and remote on the key, but it just will not work with the gas/trunk lever. Let me know if you find out anything. I am going to take a look at it this weekend.

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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,480 HIRO - ಠ_ಠ iTrader: 10 / 100%	TRUNK JAMMED WONT OPEN need HELP BAD You may have to remove one of your rear cushions and crawl to the back of the trunk. Your latch probably isn't functional.

10-15-2007, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
NRM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 86 Mike Nguyen iTrader: 2 / 100%	LX Sedan, no keyless entry. Planning to take it to Best Buy today after my calc exam and seeing what they say. I can still open the trunk with the key in the rear, so I don't really need to crawl anywhere. I think it has to do with the lock on the floor under the drivers seat. Because when I pull up, I get resistance. I figure you get resistance when you lock it too, so the ability to unlock has been impeded. Shucks.

10-16-2007, 03:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
NRM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 86 Mike Nguyen iTrader: 2 / 100%	Update: I brought it back to Best Buy and the guy used to work at Honda. He diagnosed the problem and sent me to meet up with one of his friends who is still a tech. He immediately called Best Buy Mobile and said "Hey you guys ****** up his car man." Apparently, upon pulling up the panel on the driver's side, if pulled wrong, it can push up a white clipping mechanism for the key. I have my 4 gauge wire in the way (should have routed it through the center console, but oh well). It's fixed, but I have to hold the key a certain way and push down slightly to get it to work. Heh, I don't need to lock my trunk anyhow.

10-16-2007, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
*portabuddy* The McGyver ofall McGyves Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 5,204 Bart Koscow iTrader: 7 / 100%	umm well thats good to here that its nothing big but are they going to fix it???