O-dawg

My 72 cutlass trunk keeps opening by itself while i'm driving.mostly when i'm going over bumps.....i have sprayed white lithium grease in the latch to make sure the potential rust binding can be rules out and it stopped for a day and then started back.......i haven't tried adjusting the little thingy that the latch actually latches to.....it looks like it can be adjusted.......any ideas?anyone.....thanks!

2blu442

Yes, you can adjust the the latch and that's likely what you'll need to do.

MDchanic

You've got two choices: Either the latch isn't locking completely or it isn't grabbing the striker fully.

I'd confirm the action of the latch first, by latching it with the trunk open, like against a screwdriver or something, and then trying to pop it and see if it releases.

If the latch holds firmly, then confirm its engagement with the striker and adjust as necessary.

- Eric

jaunty75

Have you tried letting the guy hiding in there out?

O-dawg

Lol!Just a update guys!I tried the screwdriver but couldnt get it to unlatch itself but when I latched it while the trunk was open and snagged the latch with a pair of plyers back and fourth, it would unlatch itself....after about 7 good back and fourths......So the latch must be bad....New one ordered!Thanks Eric and the rest of u guys!....I'll even update yaw on if it persist when I install the new one!

MDchanic

Great! Glad to help.

We'll be waiting to hear the news.

- Eric

O-dawg

Finally installed my new latch...Got it from summit racing,but it's the exact same one opgi sells....(same parts number)My trunk hasn't unlatched itself yet so I think Im in the safe zone!Once again the expertise of the great people on this forum saves the day!Thanks a milly doe,Really doe!😉

MDchanic

You're welcome.

72cutlassconvertible

...I would do want you thought of...adjust it.