How do I disconnect the automatic motor in my trunk?

1985 CADILLAC ELDORADO
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TIMOTHY HOLLOWAY
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I am having a problem where when attemping to closing the trunk on my 1985 Cadillac El Dorado,the auomatic motor continuosly runs.How do I disconnect the automatic trunk motor to be able to close the trunk manually?
Aug 28, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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JDL
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Maybe a trunk pull-down motor near center of trunk lid, close to latch. Unplug, it may have a cover that you need to remove. I can't see much from here. Have you looked for the pull down motor? My info just gave location, no picture.
Aug 28, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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CADIEMAN
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you will have to replace the pulldown gear on the metal striker.just remove the cover and the switch.take the 2 bolts out and remove the metal striker the gear is on that.cheep repair!
Aug 28, 2011 at 9:30 PM