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Old 11-15-13, 11:44 AM
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My trunk won't open with key nor on trunk or from the inside. Lighter went at same time so I thought it was a fuse. Mechanic changed it and it still won't work. He said he needed 2-3 hrs to figure it out so I left.
What could it be?
Old 11-15-13, 11:53 AM
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Is it locked?

Old 11-15-13, 12:55 PM
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Check your valet button, that can be tricky if someone bumps it.
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check the glove compartment, there is a button called "Trunk Opener" make sure it's On

Old 11-15-13, 01:39 PM
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Ok...bare with me...female here I opened the glove box and used the key and nothing happened...am I missing something?
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Once you have the glove box open, you should see a button on the left side right below where you have to insert the key, the button should be marked "Trunk Opener"

Press the button in so that it's "ON", (If the button is sticking out that means it's "OFF")

I attached an image on my previous post that you can use as a guide.
Old 11-15-13, 04:22 PM
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Thankyou
MR. DRYEYE....soooo...I did what you said and IT WORKED...THANKU, THANKU, THANKU! I have to get tires tomorrow and needed to get in there...I'm so happy
Any suggestions on tires. I was going to get the Michelin pilot A/S 3...

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Old 11-15-13, 10:13 PM
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lucky it was just that and not the trunk release actuator...
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happened to me once! i almost called stealership for appointment! LOL
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I've seen this thread soooo many times, and THAT is always the answer....
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The button on the key fob still will not pop the trunk...at least I can hit the button on the inside to open it up...any suggestions?
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Did you hold the button for at least 2 seconds?
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Originally Posted by LexStylez
Did you hold the button for at least 2 seconds?
Ok...I swear I'm not blonde...and thankyou...that worked
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Originally Posted by jbm622
Ok...I swear I'm not blonde...and thankyou...that worked
No problem
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