My 07 GS350 trunk won't open and it doesn't make any kind of actuation sound (not the valet button tho and disconnecting battery had no effect). I figured before I offered my wallet to the dealer I would make sure it wasn't just a fuse. I don't suppose Lexus has stashed a fuse puller somewhere on the car? I don't have one for the mini blade fuses.

 

Yea there is one inside fuse box in the engine bay.

 

Use a needle nose pliers instead of the fuse puller its much faster

As far as the trunk not operating theres a TSB for the fuse panel in the driver side, I believe the connections get corroded.

 

Thanks for the info guys. ibidu1 do you know if that would be the TSB for the $1800 stuck trunk fix I have read about (off warranty) or is that something else? Seems like a lot for a fuse panel

 

you know there's a keyhole for the trunk, right?

it would be a safety issue if someone got locked in the trunk and could not bypass the stupid closing mechanism

 

Below is from a Canadian vendor. 82730-30272 from the TSB doesn't come up. Are there different part numbers across the border?



Junction Block. .
This genuine part fits your 2007 Lexus GS350 Base 3.5L V6 Automatic .
Lexus
Stock Code 8273030274
Manufacturer Lexus
Categories Electrical, Lighting, Telematics > ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS; Electrical, Lighting, Telematics > Electrical Connectors
Assemblies ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
CONTROL MODULES & COMPONENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Left. Junction block.
This product fits 12 vehicle variants.

http://www.lexuspartsdirect.ca/image...ze/8945210.jpg

Thanks for any responses.

 

N/M. The vendor confirmed the part number he has is the new one for the TSB. This is quite a bit less expensive than I feared for what seems to be a pretty common problem and Sewell is cheaper yet.