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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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all of the sudden my trunk release button wont work. no clicks or sounds...
i used it the last night and this morning wont work. any ideas what might be the problem?
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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check battery on your remote control.

check latch mechanism....rod may be disconnected.
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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is it your release button on the remote or on the dash??? if it is on the dash, do you have the master switch locked???
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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the thing is when i bought the car the owner lost the keyless so i dont have it. i only have the vallet key and that key doesnt work on the master lock. so the only way i can release the trunk is from the dash. and its not working over night
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is it a possibility i could of touched a line in the trunk area while taking out my stuff?
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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There is a key lock button near your trunk release. If it is pressed in you will not be able to open the trunk without the master key.

If it is not pressed in DON'T press it in.
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really? hmmmm.. ok imma go check it out. thanks!
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Originally Posted by Debonair
There is a key lock button near your trunk release. If it is pressed in you will not be able to open the trunk without the master key.

If it is not pressed in DON'T press it in.
do it.....press the button.....come on....dont be a chicken!
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_ _;;;; go push yourS! LOL com'on dont be a chicken!!
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i have my master key....so even if i push mine i can just unlock it again
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