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I've got the same problem. I removed the boot lid liner and then the latch mecahnism & finally found that it would latch if the long bar was bent a little. That solved one problem but now the boot will not unlock from the handle (only by using the key) and the central locking led lights on the door no longer flash. Also the computer warns me that there is a problem with the boot lid, but doesn't sy what! At least it now locks but will need further investigation!

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Need to have the clasp adjusted lower to grab the latch

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I would guess it needs a latch adjustment. The rubber trunk seal gets firm with cold weather.

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The 2012 Camry's trunk lid has a 'trunk open' alarm that shows up on the instrument panel as 'door open' red icon. It also turns on the door open beeping sound so long as the trunk lid is open. This is normal and is usually not a problem..

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Using a small screwdriver, you can easily press the actuator and turn the alarm off.

Picture 1: trunk lid latch in the OPEN (Alarm ON) position.
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