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Re: Decklid Actuator Failure?

Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:34 am
by DBJoe996
I think the latch may have a little spring that pops the u-shaped piece on the deck lid up just a little tiny bit and out of the latch mechanism. My front latch started doing that (not popping up enough to get my fingers underneath to lift) so I took apart the latch and found that the spring had come undone from the holding points in the latch. Fixed the spring within the latch and now it works perfectly.

Re: Decklid Actuator Failure?

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:44 am
by sweet victory
Appreciate the help everyone.


That's worth taking a look into Joe. If anything, perhaps I can replace the spring with something a little substantial to accommodate the extra weight. If all else fails....hood pins? :lol:

Re: Decklid Actuator Failure?

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:43 am
by theprf
Latch from a Turbo? part# 996 512 053 03 and it's also specified as a replacement for NA cars.

Re: Decklid Actuator Failure?

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:27 pm
by sweet victory
That's actually a pretty sweet idea. I'll try that first!

Re: Decklid Actuator Failure?

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:03 am
by FRUNKenstein
theprf wrote: Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:43 am Latch from a Turbo? part# 996 512 053 03 and it's also specified as a replacement for NA cars.
Plus it will add 20 hp at the wheels

Re: Decklid Actuator Failure?

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:09 am
by sweet victory
So I fixed the issue. I added little rubber bumpers and adjusted the decklid adjustment screws. Decklid is now opening as it should. :)

Re: Decklid Actuator Failure?

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:25 am
by 5chn3ll
Yeah, the bumpers are adjustable - that's what I was going to suggest, but you already got there. Similarly, adjustable stops are usually responsible for the front trunk not closing completely or rattling slightly.