Outback Trunk Latch

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kb - 29 Apr 2006 20:47 GMT

i'm having an issue with my trunk latch on my outback. i took off the
door panel and used the safety switch to get it to unhook, lubed it up
with some WD-40 but it wont seem to work.
if i close the door and lock it, it will stay in locked position until
i use the safety again to open it. if it is unlocked the door will shut
but the latch that hooks into that little ring on the bottom won't
connect.

any suggestions are welcome, especially if it will save me the
time/energy/money of having to take it to someone.

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 29 Apr 2006 22:16 GMT

> i'm having an issue with my trunk latch on my outback. i took off the
> door panel and used the safety switch to get it to unhook, lubed it up
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> any suggestions are welcome, especially if it will save me the
> time/energy/money of having to take it to someone.

If you think it needs lubrication, avoid WD-40. It is a better solvent
and 'water displacer' than lubricant. A good car parts store will have
the proper lubricant for a latch and, if you visit when they are not
busy, perhaps the counterman can take a quick look and offer additional
advice.

Carl

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Michael Pardee - 30 Apr 2006 01:38 GMT

>> i'm having an issue with my trunk latch on my outback. i took off the
>> door panel and used the safety switch to get it to unhook, lubed it up
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>
> Carl

To elaborate, WD-40 can be washed out with brake cleaner when it is fresh.
After a few years nothing will wash out the gum that remains.

Mike (the voice of sad experience)

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