There are a few threads on this topic. I would first try having someone push on the lid surface up by where it latches while you attempt to open it.
& maybe simultaneously trying all 3 latches at same time for hopefully lil extra movement If no work has been done to the trunk that would make it out of square or anything, overstuffed would still open with helping hand pushing down otherwise can try looking at parts layout on cheap cycle parts & get idea of what else may hang upgood luck
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I saw this conversation about rear trunk stuck closed & you noted the "fix" suggested did not work on your '16 RTY. I am having the same problem with my '16.
How did you get yours open? Thanks!
I saw this conversation about rear trunk stuck closed & you noted the "fix" suggested did not work on your '16 RTY. I am having the same problem with my '16.
How did you get yours open? Thanks!
Old Prof, Fuzz only ever made one post on this in 2019, and I have not seen a post from him since, so he may not even log on any more. You would be better served starting a new thread with your question, if a search doesn’t turn anything up.
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Back panel tab not seated. Raised panel puts tension on latch. Trunk won't open.
Take a standard 2" putty knife, the flexible kind. Slip in the center of the gap above the latch and below the trunk lid. Insert until you can press the black inner panel with the hole in it for the back panel tab to drop into. Remove putty knife. Open trunk.
Back panel tab not seated. Raised panel puts tension on latch. Trunk won't open.
Take a standard 2" putty knife, the flexible kind. Slip in the center of the gap above the latch and below the trunk lid. Insert until you can press the black inner panel with the hole in it for the back panel tab to drop into. Remove putty knife. Open trunk.
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WELL...it sure sounded like it should work. Tried it this morning on my '16 RTS...no luck!
I think I'm going to start a new thread (link below) & see what comes of that. At least it doesn't prevent me from riding!!!
WELL...it sure sounded like it should work. Tried it this morning on my '16 RTS...no luck!
I think I'm going to start a new thread & see what comes of that. At least it doesn't prevent me from riding!!!
Unusual for cptjam’s solutions not to work, Old Prof. Hopefully your new thread might get a few more answers for you……at least you can ride, as you say
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Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
Took this picture with installing my home brewed flashing third brake light with timer to turn it steady on after 5 or 6 second. It shows more detail of the latches.
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Originally Posted by Centurion
& maybe simultaneously trying all 3 latches at same time for hopefully lil extra movement
If no work has been done to the trunk that would make it out of square or anything, overstuffed would still open with helping hand pushing down 
otherwise can try looking at parts layout on cheap cycle parts & get idea of what else may hang up
good luck
