This video was uploaded 3 years. I was able to fix my car trunk using the information provided in this video. I can't thank you enough for this. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
I had the exact same problem, and your solution worked beautifully. I didn't have any washers that were thick enough, so I just wrapped some #10 copper wire around the screws instead!
I was so worried I was gonna have to try to go find a brand new latching mechanism for my 2005 Corolla and tear the trunk apart to install it, and turns out I just had to grab a couple of scrap washers I happened to scavenge from an old job and slap them in in under 5 minutes. Dude you just saved my hide, thank you for this
Thank you!!!! We packed up our car when we were moving and the car hauler was on his way….perfect timing, our trunk wouldn’t latch. After finding your video, we did what you suggested and viola 💁🏻♀️ problem solved!!
Thanks for the quick fix. 5 star review from me. I only had two washers at the time of trying to fix it. It locks up just as when I bought it in 06 Corolla. A little battered up hatch. Also check out the tensioner release for the drive belt.
This pretty much worked for me. Have to give mine a little push from below the tag area too. Twenty years of service from my 2004 Corolla. Can't complain.
Worked great on our 2009 Corolla. So grateful!!! We bought a new actuator online thinking that was the problem and it still didn't work - added a washer on each side and works great now!!
I'm not sure if this will fix our old 2007 Toyota YARIS but the locking mechanism is the same as the Australian model and I was scratching my head last night trying to fix this and realized that the latch was not making contact with the striker because the latch was working fine when manually testing it with the opening mechanisms and manually locking the latch. It appeared to be one of those subtle problems we tend to find when cars get older and the component isn't faulty it's just the dimensions from wear and tear over time move the mechanism out of tolerance. Great video.
Same issue with my daughter's Camry. Changed the latch on trunk lid, and it did no good. Figured it was out of alignment, but wasn't sure how to fix it. Will try this when she gets home.
Very helpful, too long intro, two ads, my brother figured it out before you mentioned the latch problem 😳👍 edit: 10/10, helpful video, would recommend, shared with my family, would recommend to people who don't have a brother like mine 💪❤️⚽🚗
Thanks for the video, it worked for me. Replaced my old trunk latch with a brand new one but it needs a huge push to close it, added two 1/4 washers in between which brought it back to the normal stage.
Good diagnosis and good solution. I had the same problem on my daughter’s 2006 Corolla also same color. I used two washers on each side but one was thin and got inconsistent results so i replaced the thin ones and used two normal thickness one on each side and the latch closed consistently. Thanks for your help.
It’s a common fact that Americans for some reason love to slam trunks and car doors. Almost every other country closes the doors gently, probably because it’s not as easy for us to buy cars like it is in America. Me and my wife were completely blown away by the amount of people who slam their doors when we were there.
I have the opposite issue, mine wont open. The trunk lock cylinder is toast and the release latch by the drivers seat wont release the trunk. Any ideas on how I might get my trunk open?
I just had this issue. My trunk was stuck in “valet mode” which disables the inside trunk latch (lock turned horizontally). I applied olive oil directly to my key as I didn’t have WD 40 like the video I watched suggested, wiggled it a few times and it moved to the correct position so I can open my trunk from the inside now. The video I watched said to spray inside the keyhole with WD 40 and work the lock until it opens. Apply more as needed.
this didnt work for me but i still put washers on it but what worked was when i used a hammer and banged the bottom latch clip connected to the bumper over to the left some and that fixed it i got into the trunk and seen where it was hitting and need to bang it over alittle
Yeah this fix may not work for everybody depending on how their trunk aligns and where the latch hits. But getting in the trunk and seen how it latches will give you an idea what you may need to do.
The problem is I did that already and it wasn't Aligned properly so the washer spaced it out to align the trunk lid that has moved Due to being slammed so many times over the years.
This video was uploaded 3 years. I was able to fix my car trunk using the information provided in this video. I can't thank you enough for this. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Same goes with mine. 2014 model. I was eager to buy a new latch mechanism and lucky enough to see your video.
Well, I hope this video helps you out and fixes your problem. Let me know how it goes.
I had the exact same problem, and your solution worked beautifully. I didn't have any washers that were thick enough, so I just wrapped some #10 copper wire around the screws instead!
That's awesome I'm glad it helped you.
I just tried it on my Toyota Etios and it worked. Thank you very much! Greetings from Argentina🇦🇷
I was so worried I was gonna have to try to go find a brand new latching mechanism for my 2005 Corolla and tear the trunk apart to install it, and turns out I just had to grab a couple of scrap washers I happened to scavenge from an old job and slap them in in under 5 minutes. Dude you just saved my hide, thank you for this
You're welcome man I'm glad to help you
Yes - I fixed our old Yaris this way too - thank you J Custom Fab a great piece of advice and a good video too.
Thank you man I was able to fix my girlfriend's car i appreciate it.
Fixed my wife's car with this. Big thanks to you!!
I'm really glad this video is helpful... Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment.
Thank you!!!! We packed up our car when we were moving and the car hauler was on his way….perfect timing, our trunk wouldn’t latch. After finding your video, we did what you suggested and viola 💁🏻♀️ problem solved!!
I'm so glad this helped you. I really appreciate the comments. Thank you for watching
Just did this on an 04 Corolla and it worked perfect. Thank you sir.
Thanks! I’m going to try this. I’ve been having to slam my trunk for a while now and it makes me cringe each time. Will update!
You can do it! Let me know how it goes. I'm very curious if do you have any questions feel pretty to reach out
Thanks for the quick fix. 5 star review from me. I only had two washers at the time of trying to fix it. It locks up just as when I bought it in 06 Corolla. A little battered up hatch. Also check out the tensioner release for the drive belt.
Just added 1 washer each. It really worked. Thanks
Awesome I'm glad 😊
This pretty much worked for me. Have to give mine a little push from below the tag area too. Twenty years of service from my 2004 Corolla. Can't complain.
I got a 2011 Toyota Corolla having the same problem did exactly what you said and it worked perfectly thank you my brother
Worked great on our 2009 Corolla. So grateful!!! We bought a new actuator online thinking that was the problem and it still didn't work - added a washer on each side and works great now!!
I am really glad that helped you. I can't believe how many people this video has helped thank you for the comments.
Fixed my trunk after watching this thanks so much
Thanks just picked up the car a couple months ago and been dealing with this problem for a couple of weeks. Great video
Thanks appreciate it
I'm not sure if this will fix our old 2007 Toyota YARIS but the locking mechanism is the same as the Australian model and I was scratching my head last night trying to fix this and realized that the latch was not making contact with the striker because the latch was working fine when manually testing it with the opening mechanisms and manually locking the latch. It appeared to be one of those subtle problems we tend to find when cars get older and the component isn't faulty it's just the dimensions from wear and tear over time move the mechanism out of tolerance. Great video.
I am so glad I came across your video
fix my daughter's Corolla thank you very much
Same issue with my daughter's Camry. Changed the latch on trunk lid, and it did no good. Figured it was out of alignment, but wasn't sure how to fix it.
Will try this when she gets home.
Very helpful, too long intro, two ads, my brother figured it out before you mentioned the latch problem 😳👍 edit: 10/10, helpful video, would recommend, shared with my family, would recommend to people who don't have a brother like mine 💪❤️⚽🚗
Nice
I am going to have to give this a try.
Edit: gave it a try and it works great
On most situations it works... Just depends what direction your latch is latching so try it out and let me know how it goes.
'This'...literally just happened to my old TC ~ Also water has leaked into the trunk. What a filthy mess🤦 Thank You!
I did exactly what you said I have a 2011 Toyota Corolla having the same problem it worked
It worked!!!! Bless you for sharing.
5 stars. Thank you so much! Worked perfectly.
Thanks so much for your video, cause in the middle of a rainy night the washers were the solution. All the way from Belize.
Thanks for the video, it worked for me. Replaced my old trunk latch with a brand new one but it needs a huge push to close it, added two 1/4 washers in between which brought it back to the normal stage.
Worked for my 06 Corolla. Thank you, sir.
You are so welcome I'm glad it worked...
Five minute fix is correct. Worked great!!
I'm so glad this video helped you thank you for watching
You are a life saver! Thank you so much!
You are welcome 😊
Thank you sir I appreciate the video that you just did we're going to try it out I'll let you know how it worked thank you very much
Thank you sir I just watched your video and we're going to try it out I'll let you know how it works
Thank you for uploading this. This is one of a few repairs that were on my list, and this solution worked perfectly. ❤
Hello, I just fixed my car following your video 😃. Thank you very much.
This worked for my 2013 Lexus ES350 trunk too. Thanks for the vid!
Thank you. I appreciate your video it helped me fix my mom's car
Just tried this.
Worked with 3 washers.
Thanks!
Couldn’t quite see what you were doing. Closer view would be helpful
Nice!!! I just bought a 2010 and it has the same problem. Gonna give this a try. Thanks for the video, man.
Thanks i'm glad you watched the video let me know if it Did work?
2023 I just used that trick it worked
I'm really glad it worked for you thank you for leaving the comment
Thank you! I'm going to try this. 2012 Toyota Corolla
Tanks I've been trying to figure it out
Holy shit it worked for my 2003! Thanks!
thank you so much you just help me save some money
Thank you so much bro this trick worked like a charm🙏
Thanks! Will try it and comment later if new info.
This was a huge help thank you!
I'm glad it helped
Thank you so much! This worked like a charm!!
Worked for a 2015 Toyota Corolla
Awesome I'm glad thanks for letting me know.
For some reason my sockets will get loose but not fully come out. Any tips on how to rectify this?
Thanks.... my Mitsubishi SUV wont latch suddenly... I will take a look using the same trouble shooting method. They can't be too different
A lot of them are so similar
It works for my corolla 2005, Nice one Dude
Good diagnosis and good solution. I had the same problem on my daughter’s 2006 Corolla also same color. I used two washers on each side but one was thin and got inconsistent results so i replaced the thin ones and used two normal thickness one on each side and the latch closed consistently. Thanks for your help.
I'm really glad it worked for you.
Just about to try this on my car now.
Let me know how it goes.
Thanks my trunk just stopped latching will try this
Great Tip but I was going "OUCH" each time you slammed that trunk. I have a 93 corolla and I close the trunk so gently.
It’s a common fact that Americans for some reason love to slam trunks and car doors. Almost every other country closes the doors gently, probably because it’s not as easy for us to buy cars like it is in America. Me and my wife were completely blown away by the amount of people who slam their doors when we were there.
Thanks, Mr. J Custom Fab for this easy fix. Would it also work for Toyota Prius?
Thank you tomorrow will fix my problem
Glad it was a help...
Mother fuuuuuu. Well you get a like for making me feel like a moron. Well done.
It worked for me.
Awesome I'm glad it worked.
Thank you sir your video save me money 3:46
Happy to help
Nice bro. Thanks a lot
Muy bien 👌 lo intentaré
You are welcome thank you for watching
My 2016 wasn't lining up so I folded the back seats down and pulled the trunk into alignment so that it would seal and close with the chassey.
I have the opposite issue, mine wont open. The trunk lock cylinder is toast and the release latch by the drivers seat wont release the trunk. Any ideas on how I might get my trunk open?
Crawl into the trunk from the back seat and pull the emergency release
I just had this issue. My trunk was stuck in “valet mode” which disables the inside trunk latch (lock turned horizontally).
I applied olive oil directly to my key as I didn’t have WD 40 like the video I watched suggested, wiggled it a few times and it moved to the correct position so I can open my trunk from the inside now.
The video I watched said to spray inside the keyhole with WD 40 and work the lock until it opens. Apply more as needed.
Nice job my friend
Thank you! Cheers!
Mans a legend
Thanks I appreciate it and appreciate you watching.
Thanks -- worked for me!
You're welcome!
🎉🎉cheers n thank you
Thank you too
You are the best 😂❤️ he work
Thank you!
Fixed it. Thanks for the post
Worked. Thanks!
Thanks bro helped me out 👏🏻
this didnt work for me but i still put washers on it but what worked was when i used a hammer and banged the bottom latch clip connected to the bumper over to the left some and that fixed it i got into the trunk and seen where it was hitting and need to bang it over alittle
Yeah this fix may not work for everybody depending on how their trunk aligns and where the latch hits. But getting in the trunk and seen how it latches will give you an idea what you may need to do.
Did u put the washers before and after the bolt when you reassembled?
The washers are between the trunk latch and the trunk... not the head of the bolt. Thanks for watching.
Those this rear Headrest match compatible with a Toyota Camry 2009 car?
I fixed..but it opens at speed breaker...or any rough surface on high way. Any advise
I put a couple washers, it still doesn’t work any other suggestions?
Good video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Nice idea
Where do you purchase the washers from
You could get him from your local hardware store like home depot
Thanks men
No problem
Ordered a new latch, ain’t locking closed. Then Put washers, still not working 😑
You need to verify the alignment and if the latch is Not bent.
Why not just raise the striker plate height on the body?
The problem is I did that already and it wasn't Aligned properly so the washer spaced it out to align the trunk lid that has moved Due to being slammed so many times over the years.
Thank you that help alot
Thank you for this video👍
Thank you so much brody !
Will this work on a 2012 Corolla
What size washer are you using
Just use A standard. 3/8 washer.
Hi can you please tell me the measure the washers
@@lisbethhernandez62 They are 1/4 fender washers
Thank you sir!!
Your welcome
Thank you!!!
What size washers? I have the same problem
I just used four 3/8 washers...
Nice
Awesome Spanish video
Great
Superb!!
Hi, will this work for a 94 Camry XLE has same problem, what size washers?