2000 xk8 trunk won't open methods tried keyless entry fob trunk release button car interior there is no place to put ignition key from the outside to open trunk help is there a fuse my manual is in the trunk

In fact, when the ignition kill is activated, not even the ignition key starts the car. ... Then turn the ignition off and attempt to start the engine. ... system allows the driver to unlock the doors or trunk lid from outside of the vehicle without using a key.

Could be a problem with the key fob

DLR ONLY Sorry.

Jeep 1990 and later Remote keyless entry programing

Put the key in the ignition with all doors and trunk closed

Open the driver's door on the automobile and leave the door open.

4 Move the switch on the door to the lock position while the door is open.

5 Switch the key in the ignition two clicks to the right to the "On" position. do not start

6 Press the lock button on your keyless remote for your Jeep and hold the button for 5 seconds. Release the button and remove the key from the ignition to complete the programming.

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_5019251_program-keyless-entry-jeep.html

Go on youtube and put in how to reset your car key after renewing key fob battery good luck colin

Lower the back seat and crawl into the trunk and see what the latch is doing when you activate the key fob. the trunk lid will have to be open to enable any repairs. Also an emergency release cable is probably visible (yellow handle) inside the trunk and will Open the trunk lid.

Does the key you have open the driver door? Do you have a keyless entry key fob, does it work? you also might try removing the glove box and disconnecting the wires from the trunk button and touching them together with a paper clip or other small wire but before you do that look in your owners manual a determine which fuse is for the trunk release and check the fuse then the last would be to have GM dealer check to see if the key you have is the proper key fror your car and if it may be worn out

Assuming the car battery is ok (if not, buy a male to male cigarette lighter at the auto store and connect to another car until charged enough to unlock the doors...but don't try to crank the ignition!). The trunks won't open if the battery went dead with the alarm set because arming the alarm physically locks the releases.

Sounds like the key code is switched off because you replaced the key fob battery. Try unlocking the car manual with the key in the door lock. Then switch the ignition on to reactive the keyless entry. If this does not work, you might also try pressing the fob unlock button with the key in the door lock until the dash led flashes.

i honestly am guessing,can you turn key to the left from vertical or right from vertical,if so one (left or right)is to lock trunk so you can give your keys to valet parkers....

To get inside the car .... Use the key in the lock cylinder, unlock the drivers door to get inside. You shouldn't have to reprogram the fob unless it or the keyless module was changed. There may be a blown fuse that supplies the keyless control module (check the owners manual for location). or wires that lead into the Drivers door may be damaged ... The keyless module is located inside the drivers door at the bottom behind the door panel ... do the unlock/lock and trunk release switches on the inside of the drivers door operate the locks and or trunk release? If so it is not the fuse ... and not the wires to it ... And it could be your BCM body control module, located in the dash board to right of your gas petal. Because the number entry keypad (code for that is on the inside of the right passenger trunk bracket arm) also doesn't work I assume it's not the key fobs themselves. Your 98 manual is correct for your car.