Is your trunk release lever hard to pull? Found fast fix.

essogas · 08-09-2003, 03:02 PM

Mine was really hard to pull. I thought I'd break it so many times opening the trunk. So what I did to fix it was go to the trunk and pull the internal safety release lever (the one inside the trunk) about 6 times. For some reason it totally fixed the cabin release lever completely. It must have loosened up the cable or something. Whatever I did, it worked great; It's super easy to open now! No guarantees it will work for you but it's worth a try.

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kb3drfsti · 08-10-2003, 05:40 PM

Mine is too,Yes but now you have to get in the trunk and close the lid shut and make sure the safety release works.If we do not here from you will assume you broke it!!

essogas · 08-10-2003, 07:57 PM

Actually, I did get in the trunk and shut it to release it! I had someone with me that I trusted! Anyway, only get in and try it if the first method doesn't work.

04blkWRX · 08-11-2003, 10:57 AM

Mine's still a little sticky but I find that if I slam the trunk shut pretty hard it is easier to open the next time. That's about as easy as it gets, right?

kb3drfsti · 08-11-2003, 07:54 PM

yes mine is hard to pull open,when I first got the car I thought it was broken,then I tried the key and that was not working ether.So a couple days later I just pulled up real hard on the inside lever and it poped up,then I looked inside and flicked the switch from cancel so I could use the key.But you are write I thought I was going break it.When I get mine back from dealer I will try what you did Matt Hope the joke did not bother you!!

essogas · 08-11-2003, 10:34 PM

No, mine is not even a bit sticky anymore. Get in the trunk and try the internal release a couple of times.

robmarch · 08-12-2003, 07:50 AM

I'm going to try this.

MoreSpeed · 08-14-2003, 09:37 PM

Just tried that, it worked great, hopefully it will stay that way. If it only temporarily fixes it I’ll post back.

brunetmj · 08-14-2003, 11:45 PM

Quote:

then I tried the key and that was not working ether.

When you use the key push down on the trunk with your left hand and turn the key with the right. It will unlock without trouble.

WRXPRESS · 08-15-2003, 11:11 AM

You guys do know that this subject has been addressed and there is a quick and easy fix for it. DonA posted it about a month ago.

robmarch · 08-15-2003, 11:41 AM

I moved the trunk latch, and that improved the release.

but...it would be much easier to just pull the handle a couple of times, if that did the same thing.

08-09-2003, 03:02 PM	#1
essogas Scooby Specialist Member#: 35703 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi Blue/British Black 18's	Is your trunk release lever hard to pull? Found FAST fix. Mine was really hard to pull. I thought I'd break it so many times opening the trunk. So what I did to fix it was go to the trunk and pull the internal safety release lever (the one inside the trunk) about 6 times. For some reason it totally fixed the cabin release lever completely. It must have loosened up the cable or something. Whatever I did, it worked great; It's super easy to open now! No guarantees it will work for you but it's worth a try. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by essogas; 08-09-2003 at 05:43 PM.

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08-10-2003, 05:40 PM	#2
kb3drfsti Scooby Newbie Member#: 41507 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: dallas pa Vehicle: 2004 sti blue	Mine is too,Yes but now you have to get in the trunk and close the lid shut and make sure the safety release works.If we do not here from you will assume you broke it!!

08-10-2003, 07:57 PM	#3
essogas Scooby Specialist Member#: 35703 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi Blue/British Black 18's	Actually, I did get in the trunk and shut it to release it! I had someone with me that I trusted! Anyway, only get in and try it if the first method doesn't work.

08-11-2003, 10:57 AM	#4
04blkWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 40890 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NNJ Vehicle: 04 WRX Sedan Black	Mine's still a little sticky but I find that if I slam the trunk shut pretty hard it is easier to open the next time. That's about as easy as it gets, right?

08-11-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
kb3drfsti Scooby Newbie Member#: 41507 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: dallas pa Vehicle: 2004 sti blue	yes mine is hard to pull open,when I first got the car I thought it was broken,then I tried the key and that was not working ether.So a couple days later I just pulled up real hard on the inside lever and it poped up,then I looked inside and flicked the switch from cancel so I could use the key.But you are write I thought I was going break it.When I get mine back from dealer I will try what you did Matt Hope the joke did not bother you!!

08-11-2003, 10:34 PM	#6
essogas Scooby Specialist Member#: 35703 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi Blue/British Black 18's	No, mine is not even a bit sticky anymore. Get in the trunk and try the internal release a couple of times.

08-12-2003, 07:50 AM	#7
robmarch Scooby Specialist Member#: 18713 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Time is the Enemy Vehicle: 06 CRV 04 STi	I'm going to try this.

08-14-2003, 09:37 PM	#8
MoreSpeed Scooby Newbie Member#: 41793 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Philadelphia Vehicle: 2004 Impreza STI Pearl Black	Just tried that, it worked great, hopefully it will stay that way. If it only temporarily fixes it I’ll post back.

08-15-2003, 11:11 AM	#10
WRXPRESS NASIOC Supporter Member#: 393 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Montgomery Cnty PA Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Sienna & 99 Ducati 900ss	You guys do know that this subject has been addressed and there is a quick and easy fix for it. DonA posted it about a month ago.

08-15-2003, 11:41 AM	#11
robmarch Scooby Specialist Member#: 18713 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Time is the Enemy Vehicle: 06 CRV 04 STi	I moved the trunk latch, and that improved the release. but...it would be much easier to just pull the handle a couple of times, if that did the same thing.