Trunk light not working? It's probably your trunk latch assembly

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@nighttime9539 7 ай бұрын

Love these guides for old cars maintenance.

@CarRepairsMadeSimple 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@benj2590 Жыл бұрын

Currently watching this video in my running and driving 02 cl type s I was only able to fix because you videos thank you so much!

@CarRepairsMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad my videos have been helpful!

@benj2590 Жыл бұрын

@@CarRepairsMadeSimple so helpful!! and honestly inspirational I never messed with auto trans before and now I’m Looking for 01-03 cl tl with “blown” transmissions to buy cheap and fix for family! Thank you again!

@CarRepairsMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

@@benj2590 good deal! That’s what I love to hear when my videos are able to save people money! Best of luck to you!

@chaj8116 5 ай бұрын

did this with my 2013 Forte and it worked like magic! thank you! really appreciate this vid. I've been trying to figure out why my lights won't turn ON when everything works.

@CarRepairsMadeSimple 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad this worked for you! Thanks for watching

@SimonSheen-g3j 3 ай бұрын

I had bought a bulb even though the existing did not look blown. Whilst I spray the silicone has not fixed it, I now know the lock mechanism is the cause, as light works if I move the latch slightly so I will leave the lubricant to work in and see, but at least this video saved me buying any further parts. Thank you 😇

@CarRepairsMadeSimple 3 ай бұрын

@@SimonSheen-g3j you’re welcome! I’m glad my video was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

@martialarts151 Жыл бұрын

This is a superior diagnostics video. Here's my problem, which sort of fits one or two of the situations you described but wonder if you can provide your best guess based on my symptoms: 1. Trunk ajar light randomly comes on, sometimes when driving. Other times as soon as I start the car but the trunk is very securely closed in all cases. 2. Trunk ajar light does not come on when the trunk open switch or fob key is pressed. 3. Trunk ajar does not go away when the trunk is closed. 4. Trunk light is never on when the trunk is open. Does not come on when closed either. 5. If I push the trunk open switch/fob, sometimes the latch does something internally to make it impossible to close the trunk like something is jamming the latch. 6. Non-LED Bulb is good (did the 9V battery test on it) 7. Bulb housing is good (did the 9V battery test with bulb in) 8. Fuse for trunk bulb is good ( and all interior lights are working) Do you believe bulb not working is related to the perpetual trunk ajar message? If so what should I replace?

@CarRepairsMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

Sorry for never replying, I didn't see your comment until now. The bulb would have no effect on your trunk ajar message, not to mention your bulb is working anyways as you tested in points 6 & 7. Have you ensured the latch is freely moving as shown in the beginning of this video? And have you ensured the trunk light and trunk ajar message are turning on and off as you move the trunk latch? If the trunk light and trunk ajar message are not turning on and off as you move the trunk latch as shown at 0:12, then your latch more than likely needs to be replaced.

@martialarts151 Жыл бұрын

Hi@@CarRepairsMadeSimple - once again you are spot on with your recommendation. I went ahead and bought a replacement latch and performed the swap and voila! The trunk light is magically working now after plugging it back in and I no longer receive the random trunk ajar messages. I did try fiddling with the latch but it didn't seem to affect anything. I'm guessing something was wrong in the internal circuit who knows? The new latch is working beautifully. Now if the transmission was as easy to replace, that's another story...car is undrivable needing a trans rebuild but the trunk latch is good!

@CarRepairsMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

@@martialarts151 Glad to hear your trunk issue is resolved! That sucks to hear about your transmission though. If you haven't already, try cleaning your solenoid screen filters and ensure your ATF is clean and not over/underfilled. I have a separate video for both on my channel if you want to check those out. These two recommendations have saved a lot of my viewers thousands! Best of luck to you

@850CANE Жыл бұрын

Nice JLs bro! I have two American Bass HD 12s on a 6k amp in my 02 Type S abd theyre absolutely destroying my trunk! Had to get the metal the latch striker attaches to welded up the other day. Hope those JLs are being kinder to your car lol

@CarRepairsMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

Haven’t had to do any welding yet, but I do have to adjust my mirror and gps frequently haha not bad for 15yo subs!

@JG2HTT Жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you so much for the how to videos on your 2002 Acura TL Type S. I have the same identical car 161K miles. I have a leak in my PS return line. The aluminum that runs alone the frame somehow got to close to the wheel that’s at the bottom of the motor. I guess I will have to remove the all the under shield in order to get to front part of the aluminum line. It’s #19 on the Acura parts PS diagram. Any suggestions to help.

@CarRepairsMadeSimple Жыл бұрын

@@JG2HTT I’m glad my videos have been helpful! Yah your guess is as good as mine as I’ve never replaced that ps line. Jack up the vehicle, remove any covers and components that are in the way and hopefully it isn’t too difficult of a job. Make sure nothing happened to the 2 clips that are supposed to hold the line in place. Replace them if necessary. Good luck!