QuestionQUESTION: I wonder if you can help my horn went out the same time that the trunk locking mechanism did it does not pull the trunk shut is this easy to do myself it is a 1990 new Yorker landau im hoping it is something i can fix myself hope you can help
ANSWER: Hi Dean,
Start with fuse #13 (20 Amp) under the dash as that provides power to the decklid pull-down and the horn.
Roland
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QUESTION: Thanks fixed the horn but the trunk mechanism still not pulling shut the motor got very hot any more ideas would be great thankyou.
AnswerHi Dean,
There are tests you can do to determine if the problem is the motor or latch assembly.
To test the latch,
With the deck lid open and the latch switch released, there should be continuity between the black with red trace and black wire terminals of the latch pull-down connector.
With the latch switch depressed (as if the deck lid were closed) there should be continuity between the black and black with white trace terminals.
If these results are not obtained replace the pull-down latch.
For testing the motor,
With the pull down motor connector wiring removed, connect a 12 volt positive source to the pink wire terminal of the motor and ground the gray wire terminal. This will cause the pull-down bar to retract.
With the positive source still connected to the pink wire terminal, ground the tan wire terminal. This will cause the pull-down bar to raise to the deck-lid open position. If the pull-down limit switch is depressed at this time the motor should stop. If these results are not obtained replace the pull down motor assembly.
Other than the electrical tests you would do well to check the lubrication of the moving parts.
Best of luck and please let me know what happens.
Rolanf
