Noise when trunk lid opens
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Noise when trunk lid opens
The trunk lid on my 2001 CL was intermittently not latching. So I did what I do for lots of sticky things, I sprayed a little shot of WD40 into the latch area inside the trunk lid which did not fix the problem but did cause a terrible sound to occur each time the latch is activated, either from inside the car or using the remote opener on the key. I had hoped that this noise would be eliminated after any liquid had evaporated. No such luck. The trunk still opens fine, but the latch still sticks sometimes in the open position and therefore does not latch. I have however subsequently discovered that a sharp blow to the trunk interior adjacent to the mechanism will pop the latch back into position to facilitate the latch engaging when shut. Any suggestions as to stopping the noise as well as the sticking latch?
If you don't have any proper automotive grease handy, then just use some Vaseline liberally on the areas indicated on the attached scan in regards to 'Trunk Lid Latch Replacement'.
If that does not remedy your situation, you/your mechanic may need to entertain replacing the latch mechanism if it is malfunctioning. #24 on the link below illustrates the latch mechanism and its online cost, if you are interested:
https://www.acuraoemparts.com/auto-p...trunk-lid-scat
Good Luck!
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The trunk lid on my 2001 CL was intermittently not latching. So I did what I do for lots of sticky things, I sprayed a little shot of WD40 into the latch area inside the trunk lid which did not fix the problem but did cause a terrible sound to occur each time the latch is activated, either from inside the car or using the remote opener on the key. I had hoped that this noise would be eliminated after any liquid had evaporated. No such luck. The trunk still opens fine, but the latch still sticks sometimes in the open position and therefore does not latch. I have however subsequently discovered that a sharp blow to the trunk interior adjacent to the mechanism will pop the latch back into position to facilitate the latch engaging when shut. Any suggestions as to stopping the noise as well as the sticking latch?