1993 Nissan 240SX Trunk won't latch closed

1993 NISSAN 240SX
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ADR0098
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Interior problem
1993 Nissan 240SX Manual

So the other day my trunk wouldn't close. I looked at the latch and I think there is a spring missing.

I rigged some rope and tied a rubber band to the little knob that hangs down that is supposed to get pushed over to the right to latch the trunk shut then I closed it and pulled the rope to pull the latch shut manually. IT WORKED!

but. nevertheless. I would like to have a regularly functioning trunk.

Can you tell me 1. if it for sure is a spring that I need. 2. will any spring do or is there a specific one for this. and 3. Where can I get one?

Your help is appreciated!
May 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If parts have fallen out of the latch assembly, a new one is in order.If you can find the old spring, then I suppose you could match it up and use any one, but a new latch would probably be a lot less trial and error and much easier in the long run
May 15, 2009 at 7:48 AM