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Rich97SilverVette
02-11-2008, 09:08 PM
I have a 97 corvette. I love this car. I have a small problem that I need some advice on. The rear deck lid makes a very loud and annoying noise when I try to open the deck with the remote or the button on the dash? I know I will need to replace something but I want to know if this is something that should be handled by the dealer or if I can do the repair. Please advise

tstar
02-12-2008, 01:13 AM
I'd suggest looking at the actuator to see if it's loose first...

Rich97SilverVette
02-13-2008, 09:53 PM
can you please elaborate. I do not know where the actuator is located. Do you have any info that can help me to diagnose this problem?

tstar
02-13-2008, 11:07 PM
Sure, I'm talking about the electrical "motor" that opens the actual rear hatch latch. If you look under the carpet bulges where the hatch U clamps fits into you'll find the "latches" for the rear hatch, I suspect something is loose there...

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/Frost%20King%20Mod/removingrearcorners.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/Frost%20King%20Mod/rearcarpetgone.jpg

Rich97SilverVette
02-29-2008, 08:35 PM
Thank you so much! I have been away for a while but these pictures are a great help! Thank you again!!
:cheers:

Rich

ManBearPig
03-01-2008, 06:26 AM
Looks like you are covered! Welcome to smokinvette