RE: self-releasing boot (trunk!)

[Bob Abhalter <gt1300jr@domain.elided>]

	I experienced the same problem with my '91 164L. Driving on a rough road 
would cause my trunk (boot) to pop open. I couldn't figure out why, however 
I decided to take a chance that it wasn't an electrical problem and ordered 
a new latch mechanism from my dealer. I fixed the problem in about ten 
minutes - a simple replacement that anyone with a 10mm wrench can perform. 
No problems in over a year since the replacement.

Bob Abhalter
Grand Rapids, MI
1991 164L
1969 Spider
1968 GT Junior


- -----Original Message-----
From:	Jim Picot [SMTP:jimp@domain.elided]
Sent:	Monday, March 15, 1999 7:49 PM
To:	'Alfa Digest'
Subject:	164 Power seat and self-releasing boot (trunk!)

I have a similar problem with the electric boot release (trunk, in your
parlance!). This has developed the habit of releasing itself whilst driving
(is only supposed to activate with the handbrake on), and I spend more time
watching the rear wing in the rear-vision mirror than I do the road in
front...not very safe! Has anybody else experienced this? Is it an
electrical or mechanical problem? Any ideas muchly appreciated!

Jim Picot
1991 164Q
1979 Alfetta GTV
1966 Giulia Super

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