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05-28-2001, 10:20 PM
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Well I have successfully adjust my trunk so that it fully opens with the push of the switch. I adjusted the springs back as far as they would go (a real *****, let me tell you), and then lubed the peice that swings the trunk open (thanks Guilio).
Now I realized, what is the point of doing all that if i have to go back and open the trunk anyway!? GEESH! Anyway, how difficult is it to add a trunk release, and how involved is it? Can I have some place do it? THanks!
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05-28-2001, 11:07 PM
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David:
I remember street rod people used to add remote trunk, hood, and door releases back in the 50's and 60's using wired in solenoids - it should be do-able. Here is a link or two. http://www.thepontiactransampage.com/trunk.html http://www.vehicle-security.com/trunkkit.htm Maybe a car alarm shop could do the work as well. [Edited by JCE on 05-28-2001 at 11:15 PM]
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05-28-2001, 11:29 PM
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Thanks John!
I will probably contact Circuit City and see if they can do it. It is an option on my alarm system. That would be nice if I could do it from my remote too! Thanks again. Has anyone else done this? Can you explain it to me? 
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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver) Previous: 1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles 2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!) 1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI) 03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's) 2006 C230k (Dad's) 1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's) 2000 C230k Sport sedans 2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's) 1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)
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05-29-2001, 01:50 PM
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...did something like that, but already explained that before...
The newer MB trunklids (with remote opening) have vacuum controlled locks instead of the mechanic locks in the older Benzes. I have no experience with adding an electrical opener...you might want to contact Andy (a German fellow who removed his trunklock on his W201) through his website http://www.Car-Gallery.de greetingz,
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