Re: [AMC-list] Need HELP on getting open SX/4 electric trunk release

[RAY MICK <rmick@xxxxxxx>]

Have you checked out the AMC eagle forum? http://forums.amceaglenest.com The struts should just pop off the ball socket once you have the hatch open. I think you can open the latch from the inside with a slim screw driver. Once open check the contact post and contact in cover for cleanliness The copper contact oxides over time causing poor continuity. You can also add a ground jumper at the top of the hatch to ensure a good ground path for the solenoid in the latch.
On Jan 9, 2013, at 8:07 PM, FordManTED@xxxxxxx wrote:

Hi- I am restoring 1983 SX/4 and can't get trunk open since glove box  
switch doesn't work.I took switch out and tried to bypass switch but I guess I  
didn't do it right-No response. How can I use 12V or other means to get 
latch to  unhook? I was told to take cover off back but you can't until you get 
trunk open  because trim surrounds latch mechanicism . I can barely see 
latch by using small  mirror;but I don't know how to trigger or move lock so as 
to get trunk open. ANY  HELP OUT THERE?? 
  I would appreciate details on how to exactly get trunk open  when switch 
or electrics don't work. Also,outside spoiler covers key lock so I  can't 
get that off w/o trunk open. Besides opening trunk and repairing system ;  i 
am replacing air cylinders that support trunk when open. I tried to remove  
2 screws that hold thin small cover with 90 degree s/dr. but couldn't  so I 
could see or get closer to latch. Does anyone know if you take large full  
cover loose; is it split so as to remove.?? I've been told that electrics are 
usually reason problem exists. something about negative  ground.??  ANY 
way I need HELP.  Thanks       _FORDMANTED@xxxxxxxx 
(mailto:FORDMANTED@xxxxxxx)        Presently owned 3 AMC EAGLES along with Mustangs and 57  T/B 
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