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Wilso · 04-17-2015, 12:04 AM

So the switch on the inside of the trunk isn't pressed? That's the only issue I've ever run into with the trunk when I pressed it by accident

BRZZZZZZZZZZ · 04-17-2015, 11:09 AM

Bet its the touch pad switch failure. I see it quite commonly on older Equinox/Orlando/Terrains at work with the same symptoms.

Tcoat · 04-17-2015, 12:32 PM

What ever it was was fixed 2 years ago!

Regular · 07-14-2019, 09:58 PM

So hate to bring this back after 4 years, but now MY17 trunk is experiencing this problem...

Valet button is off.

Release on the dash and button on the trunk does not work.

When I hit the button on the fob, it makes the beeping noise, but trunk stays still as a rock.

Any suggestions?

Jordanwolf · 07-15-2019, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Regular

So hate to bring this back after 4 years, but now MY17 trunk is experiencing this problem...

Valet button is off.

Release on the dash and button on the trunk does not work.

When I hit the button on the fob, it makes the beeping noise, but trunk stays still as a rock.

Any suggestions?

Use deadly force.

wparsons · 07-15-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Regular

So hate to bring this back after 4 years, but now MY17 trunk is experiencing this problem...

Valet button is off.

Release on the dash and button on the trunk does not work.

When I hit the button on the fob, it makes the beeping noise, but trunk stays still as a rock.

Any suggestions?

Can you hear the click of the release mechanism too, or just the beep?

Regular · 07-15-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

Can you hear the click of the release mechanism too, or just the beep?

Just the beep. Mechanism seems to be the thing that’s not releasing

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Tcoat · 07-15-2019, 02:04 PM

Push down firmly on the lid while activating the lock. I had a twig get in between the lid and the car body that put too much force on the latch for it to release. Had to put a fair bit of weight on the lid to relieve the pressure so it would work.

Bring by the house and I will lean on it for you.

Jordanwolf · 07-15-2019, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Push down firmly on the lid while activating the lock. I had a twig get in between the lid and the car body that put too much force on the latch for it to release. Had to put a fair bit of weight on the lid to relieve the pressure so it would work.

Bring by the house and I will lean on it for you.

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Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Use deadly force.

^

Regular · 07-15-2019, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Push down firmly on the lid while activating the lock. I had a twig get in between the lid and the car body that put too much force on the latch for it to release. Had to put a fair bit of weight on the lid to relieve the pressure so it would work.

Bring by the house and I will lean on it for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Use deadly force.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

^

All right. I'll just give'r

Tcoat · 07-15-2019, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

^

Tcoat · 07-15-2019, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regular

All right. I'll just give'r

If you still can't get it you may have to go in through the back seat and use the manual release.

Jordanwolf · 07-15-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Regular

All right. I'll just give'r

Do be cautious not to push in the middle of the trunk as you'd probably dent it. Pretty sure I've slightly dented my door by leaning on it while washing.

Jordanwolf · 07-15-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

If you still can't get it you may have to go in through the back seat and use the manual release.

The key IS the manual release. What you're suggesting is a life hack.

04-17-2015, 12:32 PM	#17
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07-14-2019, 09:58 PM	#18
Regular Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: London, Ontario Posts: 37 Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So hate to bring this back after 4 years, but now MY17 trunk is experiencing this problem... Valet button is off. Release on the dash and button on the trunk does not work. When I hit the button on the fob, it makes the beeping noise, but trunk stays still as a rock. Any suggestions? __________________ Regular guy... Not so regular car

07-15-2019, 02:04 PM	#22
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,294 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Push down firmly on the lid while activating the lock. I had a twig get in between the lid and the car body that put too much force on the latch for it to release. Had to put a fair bit of weight on the lid to relieve the pressure so it would work. Bring by the house and I will lean on it for you. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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