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#1
02-19-2007, 10:33 PM
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lever to the trunk (???)
How do I fix the lever that opens the trunk of the svx? When I pull the lever it does nothing accept come up. The trunk lid will not release. I believe I have a faulty cable, but I am not sure. Has anyone repaired this before?
I also have trouble using my original keys to unlock the trunk. I realized I had this issue while it was cold out with my pearlie. I then purchased another svx and as it turns out this key will not open unless I wiggle the key as well as the release button will not do so.
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#2
02-19-2007, 10:39 PM
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Read this, http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=37452 especially the 8th reply.
There is an "Opener cancel" switch on the trunk latch, hopefully thats the problem.
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Dave - 03 Baja - 92 SVX - 86 Brat - 08 OB 3.0
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#3
02-19-2007, 10:54 PM
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That happens more than you can imagine. That is so easy to have happen and so frustrating when it won't work all of a sudden. There have been members who have fixed their cars after years of not having them work after reading posts like this one.
The easiest description that I use is --- Operator Error  
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#4
02-20-2007, 07:57 PM
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Thanks Hocrest, I feel dumb now, I shuold have known that....Thanks for aiming me to the right thread.
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MOMZSVX 92 LS-L parts 94-LSi My baby 95-(AWD) polo green T-Boned
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#5
02-20-2007, 08:30 PM
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Don't feel bad, that happens a lot.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#6
03-07-2007, 04:36 PM
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even with that cancel switch, mine doesn't open so it looks like a prob..not the first time I read about this from SVX owners.
I'm waiting for summer time to check it out, for the moment, I haven't been using the trunk since I got it in october
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#7
03-07-2007, 05:16 PM
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You don't want it to be in the Cancel position.
 If it doesn't work, what seems to be the problem?
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#8
03-07-2007, 08:10 PM
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On my SVXi, the trunk doesn't "pop" up like it does on some cars I've had when I pull the release lever. The lever is releasing, but it doesn't seem like it. I've replaced the trunk struts with known good ones and it doesn't seem to make a difference.
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#9
03-07-2007, 09:13 PM
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Its probably just the weight of the trunklid, especially if you have a spoiler.
When I had my pearlie (no spoiler) and released the trunk lid, it just barely moved. It was very easy to raise and lower with just two fingers. On my 96 Polo (with spoiler) releasing the trunk does not allow the trunklid to pop up. I have brand new struts and even though I know the trunk has been released, from the outside you would never know it. I think the strength of the struts was factored for the weight of the trunk without a spoiler. And on any cars I have owned where the trunklid did pop up a little, the hinges had either coil or torsion bar springs to help it. On hatchbacks, or anything with struts, the trunklid did not automatically raise when released. .
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#10
03-07-2007, 10:34 PM
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I bought my SVX new. The trunk has never popped up at all. It has the spoiler.
In fact, fairly early on I thought it was mis-adjusted, because it seemed to take too much effort to open. I discovered that it's somewhat easier to open by grabbing the ledge just above the license plate than trying to push up by the spoiler.
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David C. 1996 Laguna Blue Pearl SVX L AWD See my home page for SVX radio install/removal instructions and wiring harnesses
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#12
03-08-2007, 06:33 AM
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Some of you may want to spray silicon grease on your latches...I had a Legacy that the hood latch was seized up from salt during the winter and the hood wouldn't latch....Trunk did the same thing a few years later...Just make sure your latches spring back.
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#13
03-13-2007, 01:51 PM
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When i first got mine it was like this, and i just figured i'd fix it later. Then i read this post and bam, fixed. Thanks.
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*No SVX at the moment...* 1987 Winnebago Elandan 35' 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 2004 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer, 6.0litre Power Stroke Diesel - Daily Driver. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, scotch in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA !!!!!
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#14
03-13-2007, 05:24 PM
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That is great! It is little bits of valuable information that make this site so great!
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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