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Old 04-15-2018, 08:31 PM
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I own a 04 chevy monte carlo ss,I noticed that my trunk release button doesn't work inside the car,so I have to use the key to open my trunk.I trouble shot it and I noticed that the cord was cut.How do I repair it pocket friendly.
 
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Old 04-15-2018, 10:54 PM
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Either a u-pull, or get a brake cable off a really cheap thrift store bicycle and cut to size.
 
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Old 04-16-2018, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 96z34man
Either a u-pull, or get a brake cable off a really cheap thrift store bicycle and cut to size.
It is electric cord located in the trunk
 
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Old 04-16-2018, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbabee2g
It is electric cord located in the trunk
Just go to a salvage yard and retrieve one from a wrecked Monte and replace it.
 
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If it was cut, then strip the wire and crimp the wire with a red butt connector and or solder it back together.
 
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Old 04-18-2018, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffs02rwdSS
If it was cut, then strip the wire and crimp the wire with a red butt connector and or solder it back together.
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