I have a 1995 GL 1500 (Goldwing). The left side storage compartment wont come open. ?

Question

I checked the latch in the trunk, and it seems to be working. I don't know what to do next, any ideas?

Answer 1

Check to see if the cable fell off the latch mechanism, or if it broke.

Remove the cover "underneath" the trunk, to gain access to the latch mechanism.

The cover completely covers the outside edge on the bottom of the trunk (4 screws going straight up).

Pull the cable - it may be stretched and will open the cover with pulling action.

The cable could have fallen off the opener inside of the saddlebag.

If so, you've got a project waiting for you :-)

Start removing stuff until you can see where the cable goes into the saddlebag.

Try to pull out the cable - if it won't come out the cable is still attached.

If it does come out - run a hook through the hole and go "fishing" - let the hook pull the opener.

Answer 2

try to press down on it and/or wiggle it while working the latch. If that doesnt work get service involved. No sense in damaging it.