My 1986 SDL has started having issues with the trunk lock opening via the door key. Initially I had to wait about 20 seconds to make sure everything had to time to open or the alarm would go off. I have checked the vacuum at the vacuum control unit per the manual and double checked all lines. I can find no issues....other than the alarm going off. I finally figured out that if I use the key in the trunk lock instead of the doors, everything opens fine, no alarm, no long wait period. What is making no sense is the fact that a leak at the trunk lock should have equal impact on actuating the other locks on the car.....in other words they would be slow to respond or not respond at all.

Has anyone experienced this issue? Does anyone have a suggestion for a fix so I do not have to open the truck all the time to get into the car? I would appreciate any help I can get.

Thanks, Frank

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