Why is my trunk door not opening in my del Sol?
Door and trunk lock rod clips can get brittle and break causing the trunk lock cylinder or door handle to not open the trunk/door. Clips are very inexpensive and not very difficult to replace.
What to do if your keys are locked in the trunk?
Break into any modern car, and the alarm will go off; often shutting down the electrics responsible for the trunk release. The technician will need a series of tools to break into the trunk, including a snake camera. When the technician arrives, remind him or her again of the situation. When mine arrived I assumed he knew what was going on.
Where to look for rust on Honda del Sol?
Check under the trunk spare tire cover for rust while you are in the trunk. Pull the cover all the way out if you can. Pay close attention to the most forward part of the trunk floor where the cab meets the trunk floor. Rust here can be a big issue if allowed to get bad.
Why does my del Sol have water in the trunk?
Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well. They will show cracks, chunks missing, etc… Trunk water leaks due to the seals on the rear sail panels or tail lights going bad. Pull the trunk liner aside if you can and look for signs of water sitting or a musty smell.
What do I need to know about my Honda del Sol?
If you can drive in a tight circle very slowly in a parking lot first to the left then the right, making a couple circles each way with the steering wheel turned all the ay to lock, you want to listen for clicking coming from the front wheel area. If it clicks when doing this, then the CV joints are on their way out.
How to open a Honda door that’s stuck?
How to Open a Honda Door that’s STUCK! The easy way. – YouTube How to Open a Honda Door that’s STUCK! The easy way. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.
What to do if your trunk won’t open?
For instance, pressing a button on your key fob could help unlock your car door or start the vehicle, and so on and so forth. However, if your key fob has not properly been programmed, there is a high possibility that you will not be able to open your trunk if you are attempting to do so.
What are the common issues with a Honda del Sol?
Drivers seat outside bolsters broken down and/or badly worn depending on how a person gets in/out. Door armrest vinyl has shrunk and pulled away or cracked where people arms naturally rest on the door panels. Both sides. Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well.
Door and trunk lock rod clips can get brittle and break causing the trunk lock cylinder or door handle to not open the trunk/door. Clips are very inexpensive and not very difficult to replace.
Check under the trunk spare tire cover for rust while you are in the trunk. Pull the cover all the way out if you can. Pay close attention to the most forward part of the trunk floor where the cab meets the trunk floor. Rust here can be a big issue if allowed to get bad.
Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well. They will show cracks, chunks missing, etc… Trunk water leaks due to the seals on the rear sail panels or tail lights going bad. Pull the trunk liner aside if you can and look for signs of water sitting or a musty smell.
Drivers seat outside bolsters broken down and/or badly worn depending on how a person gets in/out. Door armrest vinyl has shrunk and pulled away or cracked where people arms naturally rest on the door panels. Both sides. Roof panel and door seals/rubbers are often not maintained well.