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I can not open my trunk without useing the key

I can not open my trunk without using the key what can do to fix this ?

  • taschramm Feb 28, 2009

    Thank You very much

  • taschramm Mar 07, 2009

    I did what you said and it work.



    Thank You



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There is a lock solenoid in the trunk. You will need to check for power and ground at the solenoid while activating the switch.

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You may have simply pushed the valet button inside your glove box. The button need to released or in the out position for the trunk relase to work on the remote.

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  • Posted on Oct 02, 2008

SOURCE: trunk will not open with or without key

hello theres really not many choices if you have a trunk key it should work if not and the inside trunk release isnt working either you could try to get at the lock setup from the back seat take your lower seat out remove the lower holding bolts slide up off the top lock setup see if theres enough room to work from there to pop the trunk open with a flash light and a screwdriver if not your going to have to pop the lock cylinder at your trunk once its out you can get a aftermarket replacement under $ 20 goodluck please rate

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2008

SOURCE: Locked keys in trunk

I believe you can remove the back seat and get into it. Remove the lower part of the back seat first and remove attaching bolts/screws to remove the upper part of the seat.

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2009

SOURCE: my trunk switch from inside wont open trunk

Yes, it has a fuse but I do not have a diagram unfortunately. Or it could be your indicator switch on the inside driver's side of the trunk. The remote will not work if the trunk is already open OR if the switch is bad/not contacting the stopper (at the base of the trunk) and falsley telling the PCM that the trunk is ajar. But if this were the problem, your should be getting a warning that your "trunk is ajar" from the onboard warning display on the guage cluster. The switch is cheesy...had to replace mine.

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  • Posted on Apr 08, 2009

SOURCE: my key wont unlock the trunk anymore but the remote opener does.

key could be worn try a new key if dont help.you have to replace lock.

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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2009

SOURCE: how do i fix automatic gas cap opener and trunk opener?

isn't there a MANUAL RELEASE CABLE in the trunk ? Check for a blown 20A fuse. Ck fuse around fuse # 22. Hope this helps

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