Trunk release replacement/repair
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Trunk release replacement/repair
My trunk release has never worked since getting the car - I have to use a key to open. I tried the button in the glove box - when pushing the button it beeps indicating it works, but the mechanism never makes any noise or movement. Also pushing up on the pad above the license plate doesnt do anything. What can I test to see if needs replaced or if it can be fixed.
Thanks for any assistance.
Thanks for any assistance.
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The buttin in glove box works - if its depressed and I push the trunk release on my keyfob I hear a beep indicating it should be open - but it never unlocks or pops it open. If I push the button in the glove box again then it wont beep. So I understand the button in the glovebox, but thats not it, unfortunately.
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There's a TSB, if you have access to someone who can give you TSB information, it SHOULD show you how to remove the assembly and replace it.
EDIT: Our moderator TWong350 can pull up these TSBs, PM him with a request on it and he may be able to pull up the information on it (part # and all).
EDIT: Our moderator TWong350 can pull up these TSBs, PM him with a request on it and he may be able to pull up the information on it (part # and all).
Last edited by XxGoKoUxX; 07-26-13 at 09:23 AM.
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The buttin in glove box works - if its depressed and I push the trunk release on my keyfob I hear a beep indicating it should be open - but it never unlocks or pops it open. If I push the button in the glove box again then it wont beep. So I understand the button in the glovebox, but thats not it, unfortunately.
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I bought my Gs about a month ago & my trunk doesn't work either. Checked the valet button in the glovebox & that's off so that isn't it. Looks like we have the exact same issue.
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Step 3 of the repair procedure already eats up all that time.
One of TSBs dealership doesn't want to take on???
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Well I think I found a fix for the trunk motor not working. Let it sit outside in -20 - -40degree weather with 11-14" of snow! Was stuck in my driveway during the nasty storm we had here in IN and not that its all clear, my trunk motor magically started working! I can actually hear it engage etc when I push the button on the trunk which I never heard before. So strange!