i sealed off where all the connection clips are with clear epoxy and still to no avail. im thinking of taking them out opening them ...cleaning them and completely seling them when done ...u gotta hate these things ..and also to all with the center piece in ...why doesnt the lock meet up properly ? what the hell is that ... truthfully im hating my apc's american piece of crap .. but what can u do ..i just put some clear tape over the hole and always pop the trunk