Trunk latch won't catch.

[Wakko]

 

The locking mechanism doesn't seem to have a strong spring in it, but I'm not sure.  No matter what I do, it simply won't catch.  Is this fixable or do I need to find another latch assembly?  They available repro or from a different vehicle?  Thanks, guys.

[Drop Top]

I assume you oiled it really well, right? I've never seen one go bad unless it got broken in an accident. If you have tried adjusting it and it still wont work. If you really need a different one. You can get it from any other B-Body car from the same 3 years. Others might work also. But without looking at them I can't tell you for sure.

[Charger_Fan]

Try closing it with a screwdriver (substituting where the solid striker would go) & see if it latches that way. Just don't forget to unlock it again before you slam the lid.

[cudaken]

  Have you taken the latch or trunk off then it started to happen? Or should I say not happen?

If you have had either off I will post a trick of getting the stuff lined up. If not off, try the oil as drop Top said. I have replaced alot of stuff that does not ware out but my cars still have the orginals.

                                          Cuda Ken

[Wakko]

I doused it in WD40 today and the latch caught, so I guess it's dirty in there, but it doesn't seem that dirty at all.  The whole mechanism seems fairly sloppy, so it could be worn out.  I haven't removed it lately, so everything should be lined up as it was.  I'll keep my eyes out for a replacement I guess.