2002 Volkswagen Beetle Trunk Won't Close

Tiny
ACTION567
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
The trunk on my 2002 VW Turbo Beetle was acting up several times by not closing. I would have to take my key and manually open the trunk and then close it. When I put my key into the trunk lock and turned it counter clockwise and clockwise it would make a noise. Well now my trunk will not close at all. I have tried putting my key into the trunk lock and turning it as before but it will only turn counter clockwise. It will not even try to turn clockwise. I really need to get this fixed. Do you know of a way to do this or do you think something like this would be covered under warranty?

Thanks so much.
action567
Sunday, March 28th, 2010 AT 5:39 PM

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Tiny
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  • MECHANIC
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Sounds like the latch assembly is broken. You are most likely out of warranty at that mileage/age of vehicle. Shouldnt be too difficult to replace, my software doesnt give any instructions though. Lock/latch assemblies are usually pretty simple though if you look at it to see what needs to be done before ripping it apart
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Monday, March 29th, 2010 AT 5:07 PM

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