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aquaholic · 07-15-2016, 03:37 PM

Please help, remote trunk release (button or key fob) has been intermittent for almost a year. Now I can't use the key either (key hole in the back seat). I've tried both keys that used to work.

2012 2SS/RS Vert.

Is there some secret to getting the trunk open? Is it possible to get to the latch in the trunk without cutting the water bag?

2013ZL1FUN · 07-16-2016, 01:51 PM

There is a key port on drivers side top right area, try that.

aquaholic · 07-18-2016, 08:37 AM

I did, with two keys that have worked in the past.

Angrybird 12 · 07-18-2016, 08:48 AM

I assume the fobs still work to unlock the car though,right? Check the fuse for the trunk release, if that isnt it then the solenoid is either bad or something has jammed the release.
Sounds like a trip to the dealer may be in order then.

Ut oh i just looked it up and it looks like the trunk fuse is located in all places THE TRUNK! Dumb place to put it..,

aquaholic · 07-19-2016, 10:37 AM

Drove to the dealership...and pushed the release button on the door for fun...and it opened! Only once, after that the key hole in the back seat worked though. No one has any idea why it would completely freeze up for over a week...then start working. Now the power release (fob or button) works ocassionally.

JSC81 · 08-18-2016, 03:46 PM

Mine did this and apparently the problem was right there in front of me. My wife had put to much stuff in my trunk and upon closing the trunk it had pinched the wires on the right hand side to the trunk eventually cutting them.

Ledzepx · 08-18-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JSC81

Mine did this and apparently the problem was right there in front of me. My wife had put to much stuff in my trunk and upon closing the trunk it had pinched the wires on the right hand side to the trunk eventually cutting them.

Trunks are pretty deep. What did she put in there? A motorcyle?

07-15-2016, 03:37 PM	#1
aquaholic Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 70	Trunk won't open! Please help, remote trunk release (button or key fob) has been intermittent for almost a year. Now I can't use the key either (key hole in the back seat). I've tried both keys that used to work. 2012 2SS/RS Vert. Is there some secret to getting the trunk open? Is it possible to get to the latch in the trunk without cutting the water bag?

07-16-2016, 01:51 PM	#2
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	There is a key port on drivers side top right area, try that. __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

07-18-2016, 08:48 AM	#4
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I assume the fobs still work to unlock the car though,right? Check the fuse for the trunk release, if that isnt it then the solenoid is either bad or something has jammed the release. Sounds like a trip to the dealer may be in order then. Ut oh i just looked it up and it looks like the trunk fuse is located in all places THE TRUNK! Dumb place to put it.., Attached Images __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

08-18-2016, 03:46 PM	#6
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	Mine did this and apparently the problem was right there in front of me. My wife had put to much stuff in my trunk and upon closing the trunk it had pinched the wires on the right hand side to the trunk eventually cutting them. __________________

07-18-2016, 08:37 AM	#3
aquaholic Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 70	I did, with two keys that have worked in the past.

07-19-2016, 10:37 AM	#5
aquaholic Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 70	Drove to the dealership...and pushed the release button on the door for fun...and it opened! Only once, after that the key hole in the back seat worked though. No one has any idea why it would completely freeze up for over a week...then start working. Now the power release (fob or button) works ocassionally.