Trunk Won't Release

mgreen808 · 01-26-2005, 04:33 PM

My trunk won't open unless i use the key for it...that sucks

issed: anyone know how to fix this problem? it's not the switch, because i can hear the relay when i press the trunk button.

kwhauck · 01-26-2005, 04:57 PM

your trunk safety lock switch is probably on.........

Sundayalero · 01-26-2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by 99Alero_Boy@Jan 26 2005, 03:57 PM
your trunk safety lock switch is probably on.........

Right. When you open the trunkm, look underneath where the latch is. There is a red switch.

jackal2000 · 01-26-2005, 06:26 PM

did you guys not read his whole post? he said its not the switch. i know sometimes my trunk gets stuck cause the weather stripping but thats after it pops.

MikeSS · 01-26-2005, 06:30 PM

Get rear-ended by a mail truck....that will open the trunk right up!

NOTE - trunk may never close again.

01-26-2005, 06:46 PM

The switch only works when the car is locked (and then only the key FOB will open the trunk). If the car isn't locked then the trunk release button inside the car works.

Sundayalero · 01-26-2005, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by jackal2000@Jan 26 2005, 05:26 PM
did you guys not read his whole post? he said its not the switch. i know sometimes my trunk gets stuck cause the weather stripping but thats after it pops.

Hmmm, I thought he meant it is not a bad relay switch. I know that when I have my lock-out switch on lock, and I push the open button, I hear the noise he describes..... Hmmmph. <_<

kwhauck · 01-26-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by jackal2000@Jan 26 2005, 04:26 PM
did you guys not read his whole post? he said its not the switch. i know sometimes my trunk gets stuck cause the weather stripping but thats after it pops.

yes i read his whole post, i am assuming he is referring to either a keyless fob "switch" or the button "switch" on the door panel................he can hear the trunk try to open when he pushed either of these "switches" but it doesn't open............in that case the trunk lock "switch" is in the locked postion........

either way his using the word switch has made this situation somewhat confusing.......

jackal2000 · 01-26-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by 99Alero_Boy@Jan 26 2005, 06:32 PM
either way his using the word switch has made this situation somewhat confusing.......

agreed. looks like we need some clarification.

Sundayalero · 01-26-2005, 07:39 PM

Yeah, where did he go?

ImSoBored · 01-26-2005, 09:09 PM

with the lock out turned on, itll still make the release noise. Chances are the lock out switch is in the lock position

Youngblood77 · 01-26-2005, 11:10 PM

If he "hears" something working, it sounds as though the selenoid is working, or at least trying. The trunk safety latch may be keeping the trunk from opening, but another possability is the selenoid may not be moving far enough to effectively "un-hook" the latch due to the cold climate and/or lack of lubrication.

I'd do 2 things: a) make sure the safety latch is allowing said action to take place, and

B) Spray some white lithium grease ( found @ any auto parts store, it's also good foor door & trunk hinges that squeak ) on the exposed part of the selenoid plunger, then activate it over and over drawing the lubricant into the cylinder. This will ensure that it STAYS working, too. :thumbsup:

Hope this helps.

AGT · 01-26-2005, 11:18 PM

Could be the flux capacitor

mgreen808 · 01-27-2005, 02:28 AM

ok, just for clarification, when i hit the button on the door, i can hear the relay on the inside...nothing from he trunk. when i hit the fob when the trunk is open, nothing happens...it should click the solenoid, right? And where exactly should the red button be? someone's been playin with it i think

ImSoBored · 01-27-2005, 11:26 AM

its right by your latch on the lid. Says something like lock out on-off
it should be on off, if you want the button/fob to open it

06-22-2005, 01:51 AM

Thank you. My trunk release stopped working 3 days ago - I could hear the solenoid click, both when I pressed the FOB and when I pressed the button on the driver's door, but the trunk stayed closed, opening only with the key. I looked at the release, and the solenoid seemed to be operating fine, I couldn't figure out what was wrong - didn't see the "lock" switch on the other side of the latch - fixed the problem real easy.

Much better than spending $50 at the dealer. Thanks again.

~Bill

pawzbear · 06-22-2005, 01:55 AM

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Originally posted by AGT@Jan 26 2005, 11:18 PM
Could be the flux capacitor

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yep, that was my diagnosis

07-29-2005, 01:19 AM

Thanks for asking this question!!

I'm new here and I've had this problem as well, and I never saw the red switch

saved me some cash as well!!!

09-05-2005, 01:54 PM

hey everyone i seem to have a rather big problem, my trunk isnt opening with remote or button on the inside, can anyone offer suggestions? i cant get into my trunk!!

09-05-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by daferns@Sep 5 2005, 04:54 PM
hey everyone i seem to have a rather big problem, my trunk isnt opening with remote or button on the inside, can anyone offer suggestions? i cant get into my trunk!!

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sure! ...Use the key.