Magikone69

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i just ot my hands on a sweet 98 trunk at a good price and i am in need of some help. i took the old one off and put on the new one and everything bolts up fine. then i noticed the key hole and figued i wont be able to close it because i wont be able to close it and unlock it with the key. i need to know how can i remove the key lock from my original trunk and place it on my new trunk. i tried practicing by trying to take off the lock on my new trunk and i can only get it loose, i cant see how it can be completely removed.

also i connected all the power harnesses and thought that the power trunk could just be used to open the trunk but when i close the trunk it is not locking close, it just stays there and doesnt actually click in to completely close. everything seems to line up ok, any reason why it doesnt actually close. is it because of the key lock.

i need any help you guys can dish out i want to get this all done asap. thanx i advance, you guys are awsome.

maxlinegtr

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I think u need to change the bumper too...I am gonna be doin this to so keep us informed from this.

Magikone69

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i thought i heard there were some who said bumper isnt necessary, its just the bumper is a different size but had no affect on trunk fittiment. let me know guys i want to get this done asap. anybody know how to take the trunk lock out so i can have my key lock in the new trunk

DAVE Sz

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Nope, just need the trunk hood. That's all.

Magikone69

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any reason why the trunk is not shutting close. i keep slamming it down but its not staying closed. im gonna go out tomorow and give everything another shot and see if ican get it to close and to transfer the lock from my old trunk. thanx for your input guys

Magikone69

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well i just finished spending 3 hours working on the car, i removed the entire lid, looked at everything and put the trunk back on and im having the same problem, i even changed the latch and put the original that came on my 95 trunk and it stil doesnt stay closed, n e help guys?????

gtr_rider

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Is your trunk release button stuck?

Magikone69

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if you are talking about the trunk release in the car, no it isnt stuck. i can press it and i hear it clicking in the trunk. the trunk just isnt staying closed. does the original lock from my 95 trunk need to be installed for it to actually stay closed

Magikone69

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ok i managed to move the lock from my old trunk to the new one and put the trunk back on the car. the trunk still isnt latching closed. i can see why now.... the bottom latch that the top would click into doesnt seem as if it is long enough to click and lock the top latch. when i close the trunk it isnt connecting. i un screwed the bottom latch and moved it up a little bit and it locks closed but the trunk wont close evenly, the trunk doesnt close completely shut and is elevated like 1-2 inches.

do i need to get a replacement bottom latch from the 97 or is there some way this can be done without having to buy another latch. this is begining to be very frustrating, has anyone else had these problems when swapping trunks

DAVE Sz

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I think I know what it is. When you push the button theere is a striker that is pulled to open the trunk. At the end of that striker there is a METAL ***** that pulls to open the latch. Right before that ball is a rubber washer that keeps the ball in the proper place so that the latch works fine. Check that.

Magikone69

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i checked that and i see the striker, everything i ok because when i turn the key the striker moves an it hits the release on the latch with no problems.

from what i can see its the bottom latch that isnt gripping the top latch on the trunk to keep it locked. i removed the bottom latch and moved it up and the trunk will lock now but since i moved the bottom latch up, the trunk will not close completely. it will close but it leaves a huge gap.

i know there are many people who have done this conversion, where are you guys. i desperately need your help.lol

thanx to everybody for helping me out and giving your advice. right now i just have the latch rigged so i can keep it closed and locked but it still has the gap, ill leave it like this untill i can figure out what to do.

any help is greatly appreciated, please guys HELP!!!!!

Magikone69

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ttt, if i cant do this myself, where do you think i may go to get this fixed. a body shop???? stealership??? how much might it cost, everything is installed its just that its not locking closed.

do you guys have any advice how to fix this. where are all the people that have done this swap. i think its about time 4 the search feature to be up and running.

gtr_rider

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Take a picture, maybe that will help us help you

DAVE Sz

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Yeah, take a pic dude!

Magikone69

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ok, ill get pics asap thanx for all your help guys :-)