LS400 Trunk Release Cover Broken
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LS400 Trunk Release Cover Broken
Guys, this appears to be a common problem with LS400s. The plastic cover for the trunk release broke off, leaving the metal latch. The latch still works, but it obviously looks bad without the factory trunk cover missing. Do you know how to permanently fix this from reoccurring or is it a defect I must live with? I'm sure age and plastic hardening has something to do with this, but oddly enough the fuel door release (next to the trunk release) has NOT broken. Thank-you in advance
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UNCNOR, yeah it is an issue with these LS400s. I have looked in JY and guess what?? Broken trunk latch covers, imagine that....I appreciate your feedback and I may be forced to buy OEM or NOS.
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I'll vouch for it being pretty common. I've seen it on one personal car and lots and lots and lots of junkyard cars. The problem arises when the operator simply pulls on the switch too hard. I'm pretty easy on the switch. Some drivers pull themselves out of the seat on the way out the door by the dang trunk switch. What do you think is going to happen. I don't think it's much of a design flaw but it is certainly pretty common with gorilla fingered operators.
You can try to superglue the piece back on if you still have it otherwise you'll be pulling one from a yard or buying one off eBay.
You can try to superglue the piece back on if you still have it otherwise you'll be pulling one from a yard or buying one off eBay.
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2008GS (05-01-17)
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I'll vouch for it being pretty common. I've seen it on one personal car and lots and lots and lots of junkyard cars. The problem arises when the operator simply pulls on the switch too hard. I'm pretty easy on the switch. Some drivers pull themselves out of the seat on the way out the door by the dang trunk switch. What do you think is going to happen. I don't think it's much of a design flaw but it is certainly pretty common with gorilla fingered operators.
You can try to superglue the piece back on if you still have it otherwise you'll be pulling one from a yard or buying one off eBay.
You can try to superglue the piece back on if you still have it otherwise you'll be pulling one from a yard or buying one off eBay.
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2008GS (05-01-17)
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The switch on mine is broken just stuck open. Have to use keys or fob
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