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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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ive got a 92 sc300 and the trunk release doesnt work. when i pull on it, i can hear a click like the relay kicked in but doesnt seem to work...anyone have any suggestions?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Is it locked?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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mine does the same thing. I think it actually unlocks about 20% of the time. The other 80%, nothing. Very frustrating...
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Take out your driver's side fender wheel lining which is directly under your fender panel...From there you will see a black hood release cable, pull on it and your hood should open..
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Ummm, dude... I think he said "trunk" not "hood".... lol...
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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my trunk release just started doing this recently as well... wtf
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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unlock it with the key on the side.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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Same here. First it was the shocks, then I came across the thread to repair them. So now that I know how to fix it, I try to pop open the truck using the lever and I don't even hear a click. I gotta open it with my key manually...
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rear trunk switching mechanism is on the way out.

i have a few, 40 shipped.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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mine clicks but wont open... the key works just fine
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SVTdubs
mine clicks but wont open... the key works just fine
Mine does the same. It opens sometimes. Gazi, how easy is the repair job for somebody with "limited" mechanical abilities?

Last edited by tkafam1; Apr 12, 2007 at 05:10 PM.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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I had this prob for a while now. I looked a the actuator cable and it seemed fine. I can still open up my trunk, just have to do it manually. So the only problem is the cabin switch if you don't hear the click in the back!! If you hear the click in the back and your trunk dosent open it's the actuator cable, its probably broken or stuck on something!
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Haha, I just realized I posted twice in this thread, what a dummy...
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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I can open manually with the key but I don't hear a click when i pull the lever, so I guess mine is the cabin switch? Where is that located? Sorry, I don't know much about trunks... lol...
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Okay, now mine stopped working, and I was hoping this thread had some answers; but no.
Anyone have an idea? Mine doesn't click. Key works. So I need a new...????

- Sammy
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