MKII trunk latch problem

[MiCarl]

Coming home from MD weekend the left side of the trunk latch wouldn't open when we stopped to eat. I was able to force it open but then it wouldn't latch.

 

When we arrived home the right latch wouldn't open. Again I had to force it.

 

When I pulled the latch assembly off the trunk I found that the lock mechanism is held in by 2 screws, one was loose. Turns out there is a spring on each side that is continually trying to lock the latch, the lock cylinder pulls a mechanism against the springs to unlock. With the loose screw the pieces misalign causing the trunk to be locked even with the lock cylinder in the unlock position.

 

Fortunately I was able to reassemble it and it now works fine.

 

Just a tip that you might want to check those screws are snug. Apparently they can work loose in 20 years.....

[Keemez]

Shoulda selected the optional 35 year warranty!