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okay i've searched around the forum and i've seen people having trouble with their trunk/fuel lever. i dont know if the cable is broken or something but only the trunk lever seems to be stuck. the fuel lever works fine. is it that the cable might be disconnected? do i need to get a new cable because my fuel lever seems to be working fine, only the trunk lever doesnt work. its stuck and im scared if i force it, it'll break. Any advice? i dont want to go to the dealer and spend hundreds of dollars just to fix this. Thanks
PS: its a 2005 civic LX coupe
Last edited by vi3tx13oy; Apr 26, 2011 at 09:24 PM.
Wouldn't hurt opening up the panels to get a look at the handle/latch since that's where most problems are with our cars and this. Check out http://fueldoorfix.com/ to see how to remove the panels in their video. Since only the gas lever is working, I'm guessing either something is disconnected on the driver's side or it's a problem in the trunk.
Also if the connecting part within the handle/latch is rusted up, it's a sign that it might break soon, and adding the fueldoorfix product might be good preventive measures. Just food for thought
Mine's doing the same thing; it was working before I locked the valet trunk lock, but then after I turned the key back to unlock the trunk lever, it stayed locked. Would this be the same cable problem? It sucks having to get out and unlock the trunk manually..
thats only for the fuel door i believe. i dont know if its the same cable, but then i imagine your fuel door wouldnt open either. for the other guy, take apart the key lock assembly next to the lever. sometimes it gets stuck in locked postion even if the cable is fine.
Mine's doing the same thing; it was working before I locked the valet trunk lock, but then after I turned the key back to unlock the trunk lever, it stayed locked. Would this be the same cable problem? It sucks having to get out and unlock the trunk manually..
On my ES1 I had to shim behind the lock cylinder pushing it forward. I used multiple times folded paper and wedged it between the back of the cylinder and the metal frame behind it. Worked fine afterwards.
OP what are the symptoms you have...? Lever won't move at all ? or lever moves and nothing happens ?
so if i go ahead and install the fueldoorfix product will it solve my problem?
Don't install or buy it until you've opened up the handle/latch to make sure it's your problem. Since the fuel door IS working, I'm betting it's not your problem, but it doesn't hurt to check since this part breaks on our cars often. The only reason I recommended checking it out is because the trunk lid not working could be a clue that there's something broken in there. Check out the truck first though, like Gearbox recommended.
On my ES1 I had to shim behind the lock cylinder pushing it forward. I used multiple times folded paper and wedged it between the back of the cylinder and the metal frame behind it. Worked fine afterwards.
OP what are the symptoms you have...? Lever won't move at all ? or lever moves and nothing happens ?
yeah its stuck. its not pulling upwards at all. its glued to its position and i cant pull it at all.
Mine's doing the same thing; it was working before I locked the valet trunk lock, but then after I turned the key back to unlock the trunk lever, it stayed locked. Would this be the same cable problem? It sucks having to get out and unlock the trunk manually..
You may have the same issue as this person. On the 7th gens the key cylinder can be popped loose and straight up with a flat blade screwdriver you can reach down in and work the lock with your fingers once cylinder is out.
You may try shimming behind the cylinder to put pressure forward and see if it will unlock. You should here and feel a click when locking/unlocking if working correctly.
You guys were right, after popping the cover around the key cylinder off, you can get in from the side with a screw driver and pop the mechanism over to the right into the position it's supposed to be in when unlocked. I also noticed after doing this that the trunk pops up a lot further than it did before for some reason.
Good news! i just fixed my trunk lever. it seems that the key cylinder was misplaced or something. i knew it had to do something with it cuz i was unlocking/ locking i didnt hear any click. but thanks anyways guys, you helped me out a lot
The latch that is supposed to grab onto the key doesn't work. It's also pathetic how easily the locking mechanism is thwarted. All I needed was a screwdriver.
You guys were right, after popping the cover around the key cylinder off, you can get in from the side with a screw driver and pop the mechanism over to the right into the position it's supposed to be in when unlocked. I also noticed after doing this that the trunk pops up a lot further than it did before for some reason.
Thanks a lot ! I solved my problem this way... but the locking system is broken and doesn't work anymore. at least I dont need to turn off the engine and get out to open the trunk!
Hey I have a question so for my Honda Civic the trunk and fuel lever is staying in the upper position when I pull in to unlock the trunk I was trying to take it apart to see if it was dirty that was the reason why I was stuck but I can’t seem to figure it out anybody have any suggestions thank you appreciate it
Originally Posted by Brian1037
Don't install or buy it until you've opened up the handle/latch to make sure it's your problem. Since the fuel door IS working, I'm betting it's not your problem, but it doesn't hurt to check since this part breaks on our cars often. The only reason I recommended checking it out is because the trunk lid not working could be a clue that there's something broken in there. Check out the truck first though, like Gearbox recommended.
I remember years ago repairing this issue with a nail as a splint where the cable meets the lever and securing in place with 2 small worm-style plumbing clamps. Has held together so far.
On my ES1 I had to shim behind the lock cylinder pushing it forward. I used multiple times folded paper and wedged it between the back of the cylinder and the metal frame behind it. Worked fine afterwards.
OP what are the symptoms you have...? Lever won't move at all ? or lever moves and nothing happens ?
This is EXACTLY what's wrong with my latch. Along with the fuel door randomly popping open (I know my foot is t hitting it.) Pics or vid of your fix please?
Read through the end of the thread before quoting
have you tried the link posted?
Originally Posted by Elliegirl
This is EXACTLY what's wrong with my latch. Along with the fuel door randomly popping open (I know my foot is t hitting it.) Pics or vid of your fix please?
Originally Posted by sdaidoji
i think the part written lock comes off first to show a bolt in there. Fuel door fix seems to be gone now. There is a website, but it's iffy.
Read through the end of the thread before quoting
have you tried the link posted?
why do you assume I didn't read through the thread? That seems a little condescending. And yes I did check the link, a how to on how to fix the fuel door issue. Not what I ws asking for. I was referring to the fix the person had for the problem with the valet trunk lock remaining unresponsive after the lock had been turned back to the unlocked position. The person said they had shimmed the cylinder. I was requesting clarification on where they placed the shim for the positive result. Not something covered in the link. But I can see how you would be confused on what I was asking as I did mention the unnecessary info about the fuel door popping open randomly. An annoying issue to be sure but not as serious to me as the trunk release not functioning.
