trunk mechanism won't latch
 

So I didn't secure a keg very well during transportation and the jolts sustained by the back of the trunk messed up the latch.

This has happened before, and a simple readjustment of the two bolts holding the bottom part of the latch fixed the problem.

I alread spent a good 2 hours trying to fix this problem and have come to the conclusion that the latching mechanism just won't hold the trunk close. :chairshot

I simulated the latching action with a small screw driver and found that the latch would close, but then would reopen with out much force.

I'm pretty sure everything is aligned correctly and the that the latch just reopens everytime I try to close the trunk. :banghead:

So, Has anyone else experienced this, and what did you do to fix it. Where would be the best place to look for a replace latch.
I've had a hard time finding junked maximas around my town, so if anyone knows anyone I'd great appreicate them contacting me.

Thanks for your help guys

probably just need a new latch. Anyone who recently wrecked their max should have it available for sale (if not already sold).

anyone know anyone with a parts car?

check the classifieds I think there are 3 97+ maxs being parted out.

mine wont latch or pop from the lever inside the car....it worked fine before i had my subs inthere...

Most likely the keg rolled into the rear body pannel and pushed it out slightly. Thats the most common "keg in the trunk" issue we see happen at the body shop. Adjusting the height with the bolts isn't going to make it latch again. Take off the trunk inner trim lining and look closely at the alignment of the trunk lid and the latch mechanism. Have a friend help you by getting into the trunk to see whats going on. A few tugs with a slide hammer should bring the rear body pannel back into position again, or a visit to your local body shop should get her fixed up quickly.

thank you el presidente! (nice car by the way, love em sterling mist SE-Ls)

now I've gotta find a friend that'll trust me enough to sit in my trunk for a while... well it doesnt' lock anyways, should be fun.

Be careful -> you don't want to lock it and jam it such that it doesn't open again... :smash:

is athat a common issue, my trunjk wont open from the latch inside the car but the key works fine.. i also have a sub back there could that have messed w/ it?

Um if you can not unlatch from the lever in the car first check the security trunk release disable on the lower trunk latch... It is a small metal switch that moves up and down to enable and disable the interior release...

whats a slide hammer?