Trunk Latch Sensor

[daves2000ls]

The sensor that tells whether or not the trunk is closed seems to be about 1/16 -1/8 of an inch too short and the door ajar light remains on unless I push down on the trunk lid. Any ideas on how to fix? I've got a couple: 1) Use a piece of mech pencil to make an extension for it; 2) Use a flat piece of plastic on the bottom trim to raise it. Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[ToddG]

The sensor that tells whether or not the trunk is closed seems to be about 1/16 -1/8 of an inch too short and the door ajar light remains on unless I push down on the trunk lid. Any ideas on how to fix? I've got a couple: 1) Use a piece of mech pencil to make an extension for it; 2) Use a flat piece of plastic on the bottom trim to raise it. Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I believe there are stops that look like large black hex nuts that keep the trunk lid at a certain height when it is closed. I believe they are height adjustable by rotating them, so it may be possible to lower the trunk lid so that it activates that switch.

 

[daves2000ls]

Thanks Todd, do you know where the hex nuts are located?

 

[ToddG]

Thanks Todd, do you know where the hex nuts are located?

See photo. They're on the left and right sides of the trunk lid. They are pretty conspicuous -- you can't miss them! Just twist them and they should adjust.

 

[daves2000ls]

Thanks man