1995 Cadillac El Dorado trunk lid pull down motor

1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
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AMANDAB74
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1995 Cadillac El Dorado V8 Automatic 103000 miles

my trunk won't completely close its stuck in the up position. It doesn't get wet or anything it just won't pull it down to seal all the way. What can i do to check it before i spend money i don't have on a new motor for it?
Aug 20, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Most often it is the switch, pull back the liner and disconnect the switch(it is part of the pull down actuator), look for corrosion on the terminals. Usually a water leak, or condensation in the trunk causes the corrosion, and it gets into the switch as well. With it connected, hold the switch paddle down, also hold the ajar switch in the up position(it is on the latch/lid), and tap on the pull down unit anywhere. It may come back to working and work for a short time. I would replace the switch.
Aug 20, 2009 at 10:57 PM
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