hendey Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Does anyone know a secret way to manually open the trunk when the latch does not operate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdaly Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Does anyone know a secret way to manually open the trunk when the latch does not operate? You're convertible should be the same as my '88 coupe. Although I have never tried it - there is a small bare wire under the back left side of the car that should be the 'manual' release - just pull on it I guess. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 (edited) You're convertible should be the same as my '88 coupe. Although I have never tried it - there is a small bare wire under the back left side of the car that should be the 'manual' release - just pull on it I guess.Bill My 1989 Coupe has that wire also. It is on the underside of the vehicle and behind the license plate, just hanging there. The serious problem though, is with the hood release. If that cable breaks or becomes bound, you cannot get the hood open without cutting it open! I had another cable hooked to the hood-release-latch, and it hangs straight down into the left-front wheel opening. I would highly recommend all owners of 1987-1991 Avanti's add this safety cable. Ernie Edited October 6, 2008 by Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendey Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 You're convertible should be the same as my '88 coupe. Although I have never tried it - there is a small bare wire under the back left side of the car that should be the 'manual' release - just pull on it I guess.Bill Bill and Ernie: Thanks, once we knew where to look we were able to get the trunk open. Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdaly Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Bill and Ernie:Thanks, once we knew where to look we were able to get the trunk open. Great Hey - Ernie! I have often thought about the front hood release - could you describe (picture better) how you accomplihed the "emergency" release set-up? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'll get a picture taken this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdaly Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 I'll get a picture taken this weekend. I have been meaning to write this for quite a while. My trunk release has not operated on a number of occasions, mostly in Winter. If I start the car the trunk releases normally - not enough 'juice' getting back their otherwise? SO, if this ever happens to YOU try getting more electricity back there / you probably won't need to use the "emergency release". Bill Daly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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