Why is the trunk latch on my car not closing?
Examine the latch and the area where it connects to the body of the car. Either of these might have become bent out of shape or damaged in some other way if the trunk has been shut with an obstruction in the way.
What to do if your trunk won’t close?
If you have a problem with your car’s trunk, and it won’t close securely, it could be too dangerous to drive. Before you go to the trouble and expense of hiring a mechanic, there are a few problems you can troubleshoot yourself before picking up the phone and putting your hand in your pocket.
What causes a car door to not close?
If the latch mechanisms gets tripped while your door is open you may not be able to close the door if your car can’t automatically reset it when the handle is pulled. In this video I show a few different car doors and how the latches work. Hope this helped you out!!! Loading…
Examine the latch and the area where it connects to the body of the car. Either of these might have become bent out of shape or damaged in some other way if the trunk has been shut with an obstruction in the way.
How to Fix a Trunk that Won’t Stay Closed The solution was that the latch mechanism had to be moved forward, so that it would grab the catch in the correct place. In order to do this, remove the latch, and place a washer or two beneath it, so that it forces the latch to be further forward.
How do you close the trunk on a Toyota Corolla?
In order to do this, remove the latch, and place a washer or two beneath it, so that it forces the latch to be further forward. Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the bolt. Place a thick washer or two underneath the latch mechanism, and then re-attach the bolt. Now when closing the trunk, the latch correctly aligns with the catch.
If you have a problem with your car’s trunk, and it won’t close securely, it could be too dangerous to drive. Before you go to the trouble and expense of hiring a mechanic, there are a few problems you can troubleshoot yourself before picking up the phone and putting your hand in your pocket.
Why is my Mercedes-Benz trunk not closing completely?
My 08 ML320CDI is at the dealer having a new latch installed at this time. They first updated the software, which it needed, but that did not repair it so the new latch was recommended. Since this problem has been ongoing since I bought it new, the dealer is not charging for the part, only labor although I am out of warranty with 80K miles.
Is there a button to close the trunk?
The remote button to open trunk works fine to open and close it but if I push button on license plate to open it just unhinged and have to open manually and the button won’t close it. Any ideas?? My trunk on my 2015 with 5,600km , it just all of a sudden the trunk button on the liftgate to close it does not work at all.
What causes trunk door to close by itself?
In your manual, on page 3-27, there is a section on calibrating the liftgate height. I would recommend you run through the steps described, and if that doesn’t solve the problem, take it to the dealer. There is a known issue related to the rear spoiler making contact with the roof panel – and that interference could be causing the issue.
Why is my trunk latch not closing properly?
If dirt or debris has become lodged here, it can stop the latch from connecting properly. It’s a good idea to vacuum the area to ensure no small bits of gravel have become trapped and stopped the mechanism from securing properly. Examine the latch and the area where it connects to the body of the car.
What should I do if my car trunk is not closing?
Do not just push the latch all the way forward. This can over tension the latch and prematurely wear out the striker, latch, and distort the weather seals. The correct approach is to do as above but with these additional steps. Move the latch forward only if there is improper tension on the seals.