1996 Cadillac Deville trunk closing

1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
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RTT327
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I recently inherited a 1996 Cadillac Deville. It's in great shape, but the trunk will not close. It latches but does not pull down. I was told to replace the motor. I replaced it (OEM 16889150 - motor only not the switch looking part). After replacing it....nothing!!! So I am currently out 80 bucks with no results. What should I do next?
Sep 12, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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I posted the trouble tree for auto trunk down inop please let me know what you find?
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Sep 12, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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Thank you for the reply. I may be in over my head. I can go buy a test light, but I'm not sure I understand how to connect all the terminals or connecting fused jumpers. The dealership might win on this one! Thanks again for the help
Sep 12, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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On a side note. I was just informed from a family member that it broke when a turkey fryer that 1/2" was too tall for the trunk was put in and the trunk was latched...then it tried to close until nothing worked
Sep 12, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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Try this in your trunk compartment fuse box see if your 20 amp pull down fuse is blown?
Sep 12, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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Fuse looked good. I replaced it just to see. No luck.
Sep 13, 2013 at 10:21 AM
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I figured that was worth a try since you were going to bring it into the shop for repair.
Sep 13, 2013 at 10:32 AM