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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 10:42 AM
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My 2005 SC has the red light on above the close top switch on the dash. The car thinks the trunk is open and the top will not open.
For a while we could slam the trunk down a couple of times and the light would go off.
Is there a sensor that notifies the car the trunk is closed so we are able to use the top or where do I look?
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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 05:52 PM
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Take a look at the trunk latch. I believe the sensor is in there
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Old Jul 15, 2025 | 06:32 PM
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The trunk ajar light is in the gauge cluster. The warning light on the folding top switch is for top operation.
Inspect the cargo divider in the trunk, check for debris in the floor sockets where the cargo divider engages and the switch on the upper left side is activated.
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Old Jul 16, 2025 | 04:51 AM
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Will give those a try
Thank you
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Old Jul 23, 2025 | 12:28 PM
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Solved!
A friend of mine put his scanner on it and it was Front Lock Switch.
He took it apart, cleaned it, and put it back together
Problem Solved!
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Old Jul 25, 2025 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Budheiser
Solved!
A friend of mine put his scanner on it and it was Front Lock Switch.
He took it apart, cleaned it, and put it back together
Problem Solved!
Front Lock Switch? Where is it located?
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Old Jul 26, 2025 | 04:52 AM
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I don't really know. My friend with the scanner fixed it for me. Said he took it apart and cleaned it.
Fixed the problem
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