Engine decklid stuck ...won't open. Help :)

[edward993]

OK, so the cable seems to be in tact as there is tension and spring when you pull. Seems to pop up just a tad when you pull the release, and it clicks" shut when you push down on it to "close" it. Helpful hints, all? Thanks!!


Edward

[slodave]

Pull the handle and kick the rear left tire. Worked for me until I realigned the latch.

Dave

[MIK911]

Have wife./GF/BF/SO pull the cable while you simultaneously first push down, then pull up on the lid. Often the lid shocks are not 'strong' enough to provide enough 'lift' to disengage lid when cable is pulled.
If this works, replace lid shocks.

Good luck

[Seeeu911]

The exact thing happend to me.
read this thread and there are others that will come up in your search.

Locked out of my engine compartment!!

[Gunter]

The shocks don't provide lift; there is a coil spring build in to the latch mechanism. Have another person pull on the cable while you manipulate the lid sideways; that worked for me.

[edward993]

OK, so the tire kicking didn't work, nor did the "have someone hold the release while I wiggle the decklid" method. I'll try the thread ...thanks. It's weird that the lid comes up maybe 1/4" with the release, but I can't get anywhere beyond that. Can't even get my fingers underneath to get a good grip to wiggle the lid. If anyone else has some sage advice, I sure would appreciate it.

Edward

[jwakil]

I have the exact issue as this thread and don’t see a solution here. I’ve tried all the push/pull stuff you could imagine. It seems the releasing cable and release mechanisms are working, since the deck lid loosens and lifts about half inch, but the something catches and doesn’t free the lid. I’ve tried fishing a wire to jiggle the shaft with no success. So my question is, if I remove the T handle from the cable, will that help this situation, or since the lock is being released then it would be the same situation? And if I remove the T handle does the cable just go into the track and is it hard to reattach the T handle? 81’ 930 by the way.

[7783911]

the latch can be adjusted left right back forward...thats what i had to do to get a cleaner release

[jwakil]

I need to be able to open the lid first. Mainly need to know what happens if I unscrew the T handle on the release cable in the door sill, how hard is it to get the T handle back on the cable. Will the cable get pulled all the way into the door sill, or some of it still stick out so I can reattach?

[Bpmosing]

I had this problem and we too tried fishing wire to pull on the shaft. I believe it was another thread someone suggested using a strong but thin straight edge against the shaft. Tapping towards the front of the car while Someone else gently lifts up the lid. This worked for me and then we were able to adjust the latch to work properly.

[HoddyM]

This may sound counter intuitive but it is possible to pull the release cable too far if incorrectly adjusted.
So if you haven't tried this get someone else to pull the release SLOWLY out whilst putting upwards pressure on the lid.
It 'may' release before full lever travel.
Good luck