C 320 Sedan (203.064) V6-3.2L (112.946) (2001)
Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Customer Interest
Body - Trunk Lid Will Not Open
Date: August 16, 2001
Order No.: P-B-88.50/24
Supersedes:
Group: 88
SUBJECT:
MODEL 203
TRUNK LID DOES NOT OPEN
If you encounter instances where the trunk lid on model 203 vehicles cannot be opened using the remote control key (A8/1), the interior trunk lid release
button (S20/1s6) or the trunk lid outer handle (S88/8), please note the following. The trunk lid can only be opened mechanically, by turning and holding
the mechanical key in the trunk lock 45 degrees to the left and then pulling the trunk handle.
This may be caused by a rotating part in the electric motors gearing becoming jammed, preventing the trunk lid from opening electrically. The trunk lid
locking mechanism is opened by an electric motor with gears. It is actuated by a microswitch in the handle which signals the locking mechanism's motor.
A cable is used only for mechanical emergency release of the trunk lid lock.
To resolve this complaint, install a new lower section of the lock with the cable indicated below. Do NOT replace the opening handle (upper section of
lock), as it is not affected by this condition.
Service Engineering
DRdg
8-16-01
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