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Thread: '89 535i trunk latch failed. HELP!

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    Default '89 535i trunk latch failed. HELP!

    Can't close and lock the trunk. Guess I need a new latch mechanism, since the old one no longer operates along with the door locks, when a key is turned. Looks like an easy fix, but I need to leave for Denver, with a 535 full of stereo gear bright and early Wednesday morning.

    Any advice appreciated

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    Did you try resynchronizing the locks? I forget the exact procedure but I think you lock and unlock the front passenger door and hold it for a few seconds.
    Mike S.
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    did you mess around with the key back there?
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