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Post by satxcntrygrl on Sept 9, 2007 10:19:07 GMT -5
Ok I was driving and heard this huming sound so I stopped and went around my car searching for it. Well I heard it coming from the trunk so I popped it open...I found nothing and then tried to close it.....it wouldn't close! I tried the release button then tried to close it again.....it seems that the motor and latch stays at the bottom and it won't come back up.....anyone help me with this??? Please???
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Post by Lucid on Sept 9, 2007 10:40:54 GMT -5
I had this happen to my car. Either the motor has given up the ghost and is just spinning or the guides might be chewed up. The plastic guides on mine were old and brittle so they just fell apart and it cant push the unit all the way back up to get into the top position. Also, there is a plastic housing in there, that may have broken as well.... I disassembled mine enough to physically pull the motor up to a normal position and then unplug it and just slam the hatch shut. If you want parts to fix it, TDS sells the parts and you can see what i am talking about here: www.top-downsolutions.com/index.php?cPath=22
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Post by Jim on Sept 9, 2007 11:10:50 GMT -5
I might have the part you need. When I got the car, the person before me used a C-Clamp to keep the motor all the way up. The only thing broken was the plastic motor/gear housing. I bought another one and thought that they sent me the wrong one and wouldn't fit because it looked somewhat different than the one I had. I ended up buying a whole new hatch pull down motor setup. Turns out the housing that I bought did fit, I just have to take something off of my old motor for it to fit. We should have a fix it night, one of these weeknights. I'm ready to change my radiator. The car starts to overheat in traffic or when sitting for a while so I think that may be the cause. And because the motor gets so hot I think that's why i'm burning up these ignition modules. I've gone through atleast 10 in the past 3 years that i've had the car.
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Post by z28camaroracer on Sept 9, 2007 16:19:20 GMT -5
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Post by Jim on Sept 9, 2007 21:26:12 GMT -5
Repair-it-thursdays....anyone up for commin' over thursday night and fixing whatever. Or just hanging out? Let me make sure I have that night off first though, I thought I had that day off but I can't find my schedual anywhere.
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Post by satxcntrygrl on Sept 9, 2007 21:55:44 GMT -5
thursday afternoon (after 5pm) I can do if you guys aren't that far from me. I need someone to come to me if they want to help me before 4pm because I babysit my nephews all day, all week! and can't leave the house. Can someone come over? I live on the NW side off of babcock and dezavala.
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Post by Jim on Sept 9, 2007 23:45:11 GMT -5
Lucid and I live off of Babcock/Huebner. Not that far from you. Just drive here with the kid, we'll duct tape him/her to the wall like that kid on Daniel's picture. But it won't be till late. If you can wait till later than 5-6 maybe others will come over too. Tomas really wants to see your trunk problem and fix it. He loves working on stuff like that. Ey Tommy boy?
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Post by satxcntrygrl on Sept 10, 2007 0:09:20 GMT -5
lol ok that's kewl....here's my address if you guys wanna come on over hit me up on my cell phone....If I don't answer LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - I'm probably taking a shower - or putting the baby to sleep...I'll call back.
(210) 324 - 1346 Jessica
Here's my address - Call me and let me know when you guys wanna come over!!!!
11911 Gallant Forest (tanglewood subdivision) San Antonio TX 78249
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Post by Jim on Sept 10, 2007 0:34:05 GMT -5
Uhhhmmm...I meant to headquarters(my house that's just down the street from you). But we'll see what the hell is going on by then. I'll probably stop and get some drinks/food for anyone who comes over.
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Post by satxcntrygrl on Sept 10, 2007 1:16:48 GMT -5
ok kewl....what's your address?? I'll head over there after 5pm tomorrow. Let me have your cell so I can call you when I'm on my way.
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Post by Jim on Sept 10, 2007 18:59:03 GMT -5
I'll just call and give you directions on thursday.
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Post by satxcntrygrl on Sept 10, 2007 20:25:22 GMT -5
ok kewl I'll be waiting for your call on thurs afternoon Jim
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