I have a '85 300D and my trunk won't open. I thought the reason it won't open was because the factory alarm is going off, but I was told that the alarm shouldn't be able to lock the trunk closed.1985 300d Turbo Car Alarm won't turn off

So I am able to open it with the emergency trunk release, but it won't open on its own. Does anyone know why? or how to fix it? Is it a broken latch?

Thanks, you all have been really helpful in answering my questions.

Rick

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