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1995 Saturn SC2 trunk latch won't close

Tiny
WARTRIP
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  • 1995 SATURN SC2
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 166,000 MILES
My trunk latch refuses to stay in the closed position.
I can manually move the latch to the closed position with my fingers. I then use the key to move the latch to the open position. However when I close the trunk lid it will not stay in the closed position.
I cannot see any visible damage to the mechanism.
Any ideas on how to repair other than complete replacement?
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 7:00 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would be thinking that the slam plate need adjusting up a tad, you may need to remove the trim around the latch to see the attach bolts, you may only need to move this a small amount for the lock to latch again.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010 AT 7:49 PM
Tiny
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Wartrip,
I have the same problem with my 95 sc2.
Basically what I do is ensure the latch is lined up. It is in my cae but still happens. I basically grab a hold of the latch mechanisim on the trunk lid, pull it towards me 2 or 3 times and then am able to close it as normal.
Try that. Hope this helps
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Friday, July 16th, 2010 AT 12:04 AM

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