Can't close the trunk to my 2002 cadillac deville. It sounds like the latch is not catching, therefore making the trunk impossible to close! Help me please!!

sounds like motor in trunk inop remove motor assy should
latch, or take to repair shop

Have a repair shop replace a failed
electric trunk lock assy

Try WD40 on the latch inside the gas door.

1. check the wiring
2. the latch may have shaken loose and you may have to tap the latch to re seat.
3. replace electronic motor below the latch.

it may be as simple as adjusting the catch.....cheers

latch mechanism is probably motorized. Gently pushing the trunk lid down slides the lid/latch bar into the mechanism. this pushes a tab inside the motorized latch and the drive motor pulls the lid down tight and secure. you may be able to test the latch mechanism by sliding a pen or screwdriver into the latch groove to simulate the lid coming down. if you see the motor drive engage, and pull down the tool, you at least know this is working.

If the latch on the deck lid does not catch your problem is the latch catch. If it closes and does not pull down you will need a pull down switch,

Try spraying the inner portion of it with some WD40 or similar lubricant. It sounds like something must be stuck. After you spray it, keep working the key and pushing the remote until you get some results. Good luck. Let me know how you make out.

I'm sure you have cked the fuses so take a look at the motor assembly at the trunk latch to see if you can dis connect it. Better yet, first tap the motor a few times and make sure it is tightly mounted. Loosen it and retighten the bolts holding it. Sometimes that will relieve and bind the mechanism may be in. Keep your fingrts clear of any mechanism. You shoul be able to hear any movement. good luck.

Ok, you have an auto trunk opener/pulldown. The battery is dead and you opened the trunk with key. SO, now here is what happened. The trunk pulldown motor and latch did not go up as it normally does, in order to catch the the trunk lid as you close it. Connect a battery charger to the battery or put jumper cables on with another car. It should raise. If not flip the little lever on the BLACK switch near pull down latch.