So my trunk won't latch shut. A while ago it started to fail to latch occasionally. It happened more and more frequently to 'til the point that I couldn't latch it anymore. I tried greasing the lock with white lithium grease; no effect. I tried adjusting the striker; no effect. I purchased a new lock, greased it up, adjusted the striker more (fiddled with the thing for about two hours), and the most I could get was a partial latch where it sticks but doesn't register as closed by the sensor, and will come apart if pulled on. And this only happens if it's closed softly.
I have been able to close the trunk by unbolting the lock, closing it, then rebolting the lock. This is how I've been riding around (it's my DD).
The Civic has never been in an accident. The trunk also looks as if it fits correctly, but I suppose alignment of the trunk is the only option left?
I've been considering taking it to Honda, but I hate paying people to fix something that I know I should be able to do.
Any suggestions?
The Civic is a 1997 USDM EX Coupe.
I have been able to close the trunk by unbolting the lock, closing it, then rebolting the lock. This is how I've been riding around (it's my DD).
The Civic has never been in an accident. The trunk also looks as if it fits correctly, but I suppose alignment of the trunk is the only option left?
I've been considering taking it to Honda, but I hate paying people to fix something that I know I should be able to do.
Any suggestions?
The Civic is a 1997 USDM EX Coupe.