Thanks very much for sharing via TH-cam. I am a 65 year old female and just purchased a 2003 Honda Civic LX 2 door coupe three days ago. The trunk cable inside vehicles opens the trunk but I kept working the trunk to stay closed and locked. The Honda dealer wanted three hundred plus dollars to change the gas/trunk cable assembly. Research using on TH-cam and finding this video gave me insight as to what to try first on my very own. Sharing blessings worldwide is what helps make the world go around. Smiles
@@BigAl-1 It was so easy opening my trunk and I barely touched the gasoline cover cable. I then removed the clip attached on the inner side of the gasoline cover. Now I only have to press the outer outside edge of my gasoline cover to get gas. The previous owner had two keys to unlock my gasoline cap. Thanks for reaching out to me. Much love for people to share their God-given talents, skills, blessings, and love. Smiles
I think that plastic edge liner pops off and once that little piece is off you can actually directly access the screws through an opening inside that trunk wall in front of that catch so you don’t have to struggle with the tight space and a socket wrench. At least that is how it is on my old Camry. Great video. Thanks.
I absolutely just subscribed! And I wish you could have heard the "F- Yeah!!" I just let out on this hot 🔥 🥵 AZ "fall" day! I had to pull into a parking lot, because the little rope tie I made to hold the trunk down, didn't work! Lol 😅 I watched a few other videos, before seeing yours. And BAM! You knew what was going on. I used a hammer, sweat and little bit of elbow grease. Done! I'm super proud of myself! Lol ☺️ Thank you!! 💜 😊
@Roxanne Wow. Hands down your comment is the best one of the year. Thank you so much for your awesome comment and subscription. Best of luck with your next DIY project.
Thank you so much. You saved me the hassle of trying to find an emergency trunk-latch repair shop on Martin Luther King Day. I'm still definitely planning on having it professionally looked at later in the week.
Awesome, thank you! Catch had shifted downwards rather than to the side, but this video pointed me in the right direction. Thanks again, this saved me from booking the car into a garage :)
C.D.J. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I’m glad it fixed the problem. Best of luck with your next DIY project. Thanks again for watching Big Al Repairs and hopefully you subscribe.
That worked thanks. The 2 screws that tighten it were quite loose ,so l used a screwdriver to lever it in to a postion where it closes properly now. Not sure if it will stay there, because the 2 screws have weird fittings and I haven't the right tool
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I just got hit from the back of December 30, 2021, and today, I went to work with a loose trunk because there's pieces inside the upper latch that's broken. I wish it wasn't broken because this video would have benefited me, but I think I have to replace the top portion. 🥺
Kiera, as mentioned above the problem could many different things including what is in the video. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
For those who got a Nissan Sentra, if the plastic parts of the trunk is ripped from where it latches, do yourself a favor and tear that plastic off. It’s gonna do some damage to your interior, but I’d rather have a trunk that closes. And it closed so that’s what I did. Improvise and see what you guys can do.
@@BigAl-1 Yeah, I think you're right. I literally climbed into the trunk from the back seats and the hook part just wouldn't latch on. I'm going to the dealer in the morning. TFS. Be Blessed
That is a great question. What you need to do is look and see if there is any way to loosen or tighten that latch and move it or adjust it. I no longer have that vehicle so it may take me a while to be able to respond and take a look and see what you can do but that would be my guess. Best of luck and please let us know how it turns out and hopefully you will subscribe to big Al repairs.
Thanks for your comment. Glad you didn’t have to use your refund. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you’ll subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
I desperately need instructions on how to replace that loop part. Mine broke and I have my trunk duct tape shut. All of the videos I've been finding are of the trunk lid half of the lock not the bottom half that is by the bumper. I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Horrible, it looks like on this truck. There are two bolts that you have to remove and then you can remove that latch. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment! Best of luck with all your DIY projects and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Yes, like suggested you could try to replace the latch? I found a new latch for my chevy cavalier on Amazon, you could also go to a junk yard to see if they have one you can buy off another acura
q. I have a ford focus that needs the plastic around the latch replaced to remain secured when shut. Can this be done or w i need to bring it in somewhere?
@Ashley. Need to take a look at the latch and see if it is lining up. I'm assuming something got bent when they pulled your car. You may have to adjust the latch so that it lines up with the striker.
Faithsalker, Itha is a great question. I should have included that information in the video. Unfortunately I no longer own the vehicle but I will try and get you an answer. In the meantime, if you do find the answer, please share. I’m sure there are many other people that have the same question. Best of luck with your project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al repairs.
Thanks so much for your comment. I wish I could look at it and help you out. Please update us when you figure it out. I Best of luck with your next DIY project!
I recommend taking out the light in your trunk, so it doesn’t drain your battery. You could keep a lantern or flashlight back there for when you need a light.
My 2012 grand caravan won’t latch close. It has a power lift gate that will go up but won’t come down either. Just purchased the van used and it didn’t work then either. The striker doesn’t look out of alignment.
Maybe you need a new latch. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
It's going to vary based on the year and model of your car. The ones in that video looked like ~10-12mm at first glance, if you post your year & model it might be possible to look it up online.
Manuel, I’m so sorry you the part to the back of your trunk. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment! Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you’ll subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Why wouldn't we block our license plate? Would you give our your license plate number to the 168,00 viewers who have watched this video? Thanks for watching and for the comment though!
@@BigAlRepairs I'll say it in a way that isn't rude. There's honestly no need to block your plate at all. Yes, there are people who could and probably will hack into some database that could bring up your info. But, what about when your driving down the road? Do you block your plates from all the thousands of people you do drive by that can also get your info as well? Also, there's nothing wrong with blocking your plate either. Especially if your trying to stay somewhat private as to not let your viewers know what state you live in. That's about the only thing I could see here that would make sense. Lastly, just do like what Chris Fix does. He covers his with paper or takes them off all together. Still a good video though, big al!
Hey, I’m sorry it doesn’t look like the one that I fixed. Were you able to figure out how to fix it? Best of luck and let us know how it turns out. Hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.
@@BigAlRepairs I pulled him a MacGyver I was able to reach up in between the panels of the lid latch I felt a cable in there and at the end of it was an eye hole and then just kept feeling around and eventually there was a little slot crevice with just the rounded portion of a spring hook sticking up I had to grab another hooked tool with an eye hook on it to stretch it enough to be able to reach it good enough after it been stretched I could reach it with my fingers and pull the hook of the spring up to the eye hole connector and that fixed it. I can't believe I even did that I was thinking I looked like an idiot even trying to do what I was doing but it worked. I couldn't see anything I had to do all of that blindly.
Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately the video editor I was using at the time did not have a blur feature...I thought it would be ok since it is only 6 seconds. I will remember this for next time.
Thanks very much for sharing via TH-cam. I am a 65 year old female and just purchased a 2003 Honda Civic LX 2 door coupe three days ago. The trunk cable inside vehicles opens the trunk but I kept working the trunk to stay closed and locked. The Honda dealer wanted three hundred plus dollars to change the gas/trunk cable assembly. Research using on TH-cam and finding this video gave me insight as to what to try first on my very own. Sharing blessings worldwide is what helps make the world go around. Smiles
@Noreene. Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project. Please let us know how it works out for you. Smiles to you.
@@BigAl-1 It was so easy opening my trunk and I barely touched the gasoline cover cable. I then removed the clip attached on the inner side of the gasoline cover. Now I only have to press the outer outside edge of my gasoline cover to get gas. The previous owner had two keys to unlock my gasoline cap. Thanks for reaching out to me. Much love for people to share their God-given talents, skills, blessings, and love. Smiles
@@noreenebostick9593 I'm so glad it worked out well for you. Smiles
When my 2006 Camry's trunk wouldn't close I ordered a new latch. Turns out this was the issue. lol. Lesson learned. Thanks for the video.
@Gray. Thanks so much for your comment and best of luck with your next DIY project.
A friend did that same thing with their chevy cavalier. This trick helped them as well and they now have an extra latch laying around :)
I think that plastic edge liner pops off and once that little piece is off you can actually directly access the screws through an opening inside that trunk wall in front of that catch so you don’t have to struggle with the tight space and a socket wrench. At least that is how it is on my old Camry.
Great video. Thanks.
Adam, thanks so much for the suggestion. I will have to give it a try. Best of luck with your next DIY project.
This tip was also super helpful! It worked in my car.
Thank you sir, I been driving around for a week wit glorilla tape keeping it closed. I hope its this easy appreciate ur video sir❤
Super legit thank you had a problem you fixed it ASAP
This video basically just saved my LIFE!!! Thanks a lot bro! 👍🏾
I am so glad! Thanks for the nice comment. Good luck with future projects!
I absolutely just subscribed! And I wish you could have heard the "F- Yeah!!" I just let out on this hot 🔥 🥵 AZ "fall" day!
I had to pull into a parking lot, because the little rope tie I made to hold the trunk down, didn't work! Lol 😅
I watched a few other videos, before seeing yours. And BAM! You knew what was going on.
I used a hammer, sweat and little bit of elbow grease. Done! I'm super proud of myself! Lol ☺️
Thank you!! 💜 😊
@Roxanne Wow. Hands down your comment is the best one of the year. Thank you so much for your awesome comment and subscription. Best of luck with your next DIY project.
@@BigAl-1 thank you!! 😊
This guy is the goat literally 🙌 works for 2004 Camry
Thank you so much for your comment and best of luck with all your DIY projects!
Bro just saved me ac whole trip to the mechanic 🙏🙏🙏🙏 thank you
Thanks Big Al, I fixed my trunk after watching your video
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Thank God for this video! It saved me today.
Thanks for the comment! I am so glad it helped you. Good luck with future projects!
Life saver! Thanks from malaysia 🇲🇾🇺🇸
Thanks so much for your comment. Someday I hope to vacation in Malaysia. Best of luck with your next DIY project!
woah. no wonder my trunk wouldn’t close for 5 years. so so so helpful. amazing content.
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Great news!
Thank you!! Totally helped. You made it easy to do.
Great news! Thanks for the nice comment!
After trying everything else. This solution was relevant, found the Bolton had moved. Thank you
Thanks for the comment! Glad you were able to figure something out!
Thanks so much for this remedy! You saved me $$$ for a service call.
@Tree. Thanks so much for your comment and I'm glad that you were able to save some money. Thanks again and best of luck with your next DIY project
Thank you so much. You saved me the hassle of trying to find an emergency trunk-latch repair shop on Martin Luther King Day. I'm still definitely planning on having it professionally looked at later in the week.
Thanks so much for your kind comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
@@BigAl-1 And thank you! I later took my vehicle to a dealership and had the loose trunk latch formally tightened, to resolve this once and for all.
@@dracosummoner
Thanks for the update.
Awesome, thank you! Catch had shifted downwards rather than to the side, but this video pointed me in the right direction. Thanks again, this saved me from booking the car into a garage :)
So glad we were able to help a bit. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment. Good luck with future projects!
This worked!!!! Thank you so much!!!
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Took a hammer to adjust it and it worked! Thank you very much!!
That is so great. Thanks for sharing your experience. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al repairs.
Thank you! It worked. All the mechanics were fine(cables/electronics). Just that darn metal loop was bent and moved over. This video was perfect!
C.D.J. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I’m glad it fixed the problem. Best of luck with your next DIY project. Thanks again for watching Big Al Repairs and hopefully you subscribe.
@@BigAl-1 thought I was already. Done.
@@c.d.j300 Thanks so much for subscribing.
Thank you
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I fixed it so fast thanks for this information spent $4 at Harbor Freight for a pry bar 🤙
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thank you so much. I can sure do this technique.
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That worked thanks. The 2 screws that tighten it were quite loose ,so l used a screwdriver to lever it in to a postion where it closes properly now.
Not sure if it will stay there, because the 2 screws have weird fittings and I haven't the right tool
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Someone hit me from behind and now my trunk doesn’t latch .. could this be the problem?
If it's been in an accident it could be this, a broken latch mechanism, or lots of other possibilities.
I just got hit from the back of December 30, 2021, and today, I went to work with a loose trunk because there's pieces inside the upper latch that's broken. I wish it wasn't broken because this video would have benefited me, but I think I have to replace the top portion. 🥺
Yes it can be the problem, that exact same thing happend to me, I opened my trunk without knowing and now the trunk won’t close
can i hit it from the back
Kiera, as mentioned above the problem could many different things including what is in the video. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thanks for the advice!
Thank you for the nice comment!
Thank you so much 🙏🙏
Thank you for the nice comment!
I had been struggling with this for a year. This was very helpful thanks a bunch!
@Mo Hummus. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project.
I was about to cry, thank you! Lol
Of course! I hope it helped! Good luck!! Thank you for writing and watching the video
Thank you so much 😢
Pranavramraj. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thank you so much!
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This was v helpful! thanks a lot.
Thanks so much for the comment! Good luck with your project!
Just saved me 60 bucks thank ypu very much
That is great news! Thanks for the nice comment!
For those who got a Nissan Sentra, if the plastic parts of the trunk is ripped from where it latches, do yourself a favor and tear that plastic off. It’s gonna do some damage to your interior, but I’d rather have a trunk that closes. And it closed so that’s what I did. Improvise and see what you guys can do.
Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
wow, my trunk won't shut all of a sudden but nothing is moved out of place🤦🤷
@@BigAl-1 Yeah, I think you're right. I literally climbed into the trunk from the back seats and the hook part just wouldn't latch on. I'm going to the dealer in the morning. TFS. Be Blessed
@@BigAl-1 Subscribed👍
@@CreativeDesignbyJessica Thanks so much for subscribing. Please let us know how the dealership solved the problem.
@@BigAl-1 Hi Big Al. So apparently it was a faulty or broken latch/lock great news... it was covered under warrentee...YAY FOR ME!
@@CreativeDesignbyJessica Yay! That is so great. Best of luck with all your future DIY repairs!
I needed this
Thanks so much for her comment.
So mines not misaligned it’s the hook in the latch part not holding it closed it’s loose is that fixable ?
That is a great question. What you need to do is look and see if there is any way to loosen or tighten that latch and move it or adjust it. I no longer have that vehicle so it may take me a while to be able to respond and take a look and see what you can do but that would be my guess. Best of luck and please let us know how it turns out and hopefully you will subscribe to big Al repairs.
Amazing! Works for honda civic 2005:-)
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Nice video #trunk #diy
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Thanks! I need the top lock
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I was honestly worried I would have to spend tons of my tax return to fix this. Thank you so much 🙏🏻
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goated tutorial
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I will try this for my yaris!
Give it a try and let us know! Good luck with future projects and thanks for the comment!
I have the two left in the latch but in the back of it I don't have the sport to tighten up
I desperately need instructions on how to replace that loop part. Mine broke and I have my trunk duct tape shut. All of the videos I've been finding are of the trunk lid half of the lock not the bottom half that is by the bumper. I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Horrible, it looks like on this truck. There are two bolts that you have to remove and then you can remove that latch. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment! Best of luck with all your DIY projects and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Mine latches but it is very loose
I got a 1999 Acura 3.5 n trunk doesn’t close n latch is lined up... any advice u can give me thanks in advance
I have a 2001 acura replace your trunk latch that should do the trick... and line up your bottom latch.
Yes, like suggested you could try to replace the latch? I found a new latch for my chevy cavalier on Amazon, you could also go to a junk yard to see if they have one you can buy off another acura
q. I have a ford focus that needs the plastic around the latch replaced to remain secured when shut. Can this be done or w i need to bring it in somewhere?
do you know the name of the plastic piece i’m trying to find a replacement
i like it uum thanks
Thanks so much for your comment!
I need your help....my brother pulled my car from back....now trunk not closing???
@Ashley. Need to take a look at the latch and see if it is lining up. I'm assuming something got bent when they pulled your car. You may have to adjust the latch so that it lines up with the striker.
Anyone know what size bolts these are, thanks
Faithsalker, Itha is a great question. I should have included that information in the video. Unfortunately I no longer own the vehicle but I will try and get you an answer. In the meantime, if you do find the answer, please share. I’m sure there are many other people that have the same question. Best of luck with your project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al repairs.
@@BigAl-1 I was able to locate one of the missing bolts. The bolt was a 10 mm. Great video, thanks for the video and the reply.
@@faithwalker7 That is great news. Thanks so much for the update.
I have to get nuts for the bolts cause I can't find them to hold the bolts in place, and the space between the latch is super tight. Ugh
@truebass44. Best of luck! Please let us know how you solved the problem. Thanks for your comment.
Still goated
@ AA. Thanks so much for your comment! Best of luck with your next DIY project.
gracias
@Samual. Thanks so much for your comment.
I've just checked everything, and my latch still won't close. This is not the issue!!! So frustrated
Thanks so much for your comment. I wish I could look at it and help you out. Please update us when you figure it out. I Best of luck with your next DIY project!
Than you...you are saving me $250
That is great news! Thank you for the comment
@A.M. Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad it saved you some money. Best of luck with your next DIY project.
Mine needed lube sprayed all over the mechanism
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I have a 430mercedes Benz trunk won't close keep killing my battery
I recommend taking out the light in your trunk, so it doesn’t drain your battery. You could keep a lantern or flashlight back there for when you need a light.
My 2012 grand caravan won’t latch close. It has a power lift gate that will go up but won’t come down either. Just purchased the van used and it didn’t work then either. The striker doesn’t look out of alignment.
Maybe you need a new latch. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Do you know the socket size for the bolts to tighten the metal latch?
It's going to vary based on the year and model of your car. The ones in that video looked like ~10-12mm at first glance, if you post your year & model it might be possible to look it up online.
Hyundai genesis 2013 sedan
I lost the part to the back of my trunk
Manuel, I’m so sorry you the part to the back of your trunk. Please give us an update. Thanks so much for your comment! Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you’ll subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
I wonder if this will work on a 2001 Miata. I've been dealing with a trunk that won't close for months, and I don't have a garage.
@M Garcia. Thanks for the question. Give it a try and let us know how it works out.
I have a 97 Cadillac STS it has electric truck let it won’t shut all the way 1:39
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2018 trunk won't close
Did you try adjusting the Stryker? Best of luck and let us know how it turns out.
Good thing you censored the license plate on your 18 year old car
Why wouldn't we block our license plate? Would you give our your license plate number to the 168,00 viewers who have watched this video? Thanks for watching and for the comment though!
@@BigAlRepairs I'll say it in a way that isn't rude. There's honestly no need to block your plate at all. Yes, there are people who could and probably will hack into some database that could bring up your info. But, what about when your driving down the road? Do you block your plates from all the thousands of people you do drive by that can also get your info as well? Also, there's nothing wrong with blocking your plate either. Especially if your trying to stay somewhat private as to not let your viewers know what state you live in. That's about the only thing I could see here that would make sense. Lastly, just do like what Chris Fix does. He covers his with paper or takes them off all together. Still a good video though, big al!
@@jonathanolin2643 Ya we are just trying to keep some privacy. Thanks for the tips and comment!
@@BigAlRepairs how about the million people you drive past each year?
@@bradlymoss8127 I didn’t realize this was such a big issue.
Mine doesn’t look like that
Hey, I’m sorry it doesn’t look like the one that I fixed. Were you able to figure out how to fix it? Best of luck and let us know how it turns out. Hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.
My whole latch was moving
Thanks for sharing. I guess you just had to tighten the bolts? Please give us an update. Thanks again for your comment.
@@BigAl-1 Hey the latch was broken had to get it welded, thanks again bro
@@cardinalbyer-es7rtThanks so much for the update!
Nope. Wrong. The lid latch won't work. Think the spring broke on mine. Idk.
dang it! Can you replace the lid latch? We have done this with a chevy cavalier and we got the latch off of a salvaged car
@@BigAlRepairs I pulled him a MacGyver I was able to reach up in between the panels of the lid latch I felt a cable in there and at the end of it was an eye hole and then just kept feeling around and eventually there was a little slot crevice with just the rounded portion of a spring hook sticking up I had to grab another hooked tool with an eye hook on it to stretch it enough to be able to reach it good enough after it been stretched I could reach it with my fingers and pull the hook of the spring up to the eye hole connector and that fixed it. I can't believe I even did that I was thinking I looked like an idiot even trying to do what I was doing but it worked. I couldn't see anything I had to do all of that blindly.
@@jtheexistentialist1221 That is great news! Good work.
Man you’re slower than my turtle
Thanks for the comment! The entire video is 2 minutes. There is a feature called "playback speed", go ahead and listen to us in double time.....
My latch complete fell in the hall. It’s gone!
Oh no! That't terrible news! You could go to a salvage yard and find a new one or they might have one online you can order.
Get trunk pins
suggestion, blur only the license plate instead of whole screen, or take off license plate before video.
Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately the video editor I was using at the time did not have a blur feature...I thought it would be ok since it is only 6 seconds. I will remember this for next time.
Mines welded so I'm not sure how it moved
@Jason. You might still be able to bend it back but you run the risk of breaking the weld.
Mine is the part that clips too that latch !! It’s broken 😭someone hit me
Or try pulling the emergency trunk release inside the trunk 😎
Interesting!
👍
Thank you!
Doesn’t work for my 2015 cadenza as it doesn’t move at all.
@Tai. Best of luck. Hopefully you can figure it out.
I am so sorry! You could try replacing the latch?
The J is yachty
@Carlos. Thanks so much for your comment.
Problem is you don't know how to focus your freaking camera.
The focus is fine, we blurred out our license plate, thanks!
Why exactly did you need to see the trunk lid or rear bumper? The parts that needed to be in focus were in perfect focus.
@@testodude Thanks! :)
Thank you
Thank you for the nice comment!