C5 trunk does not open
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Central TX
C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Did you ever get an answer to this question? I read through all the threads and did not find a solution to your problem. I am having the same issue with my 2002 convertible. Right after having an issue with my battery I had to replace. I cannot open my trunk using my key fob and button on dash. The key fob does not sound the horn anymore when I arm and disarm. I think it may have something to do with my factory alarm.
thoughts?
thoughts?
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 32
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From: Slate Belt
I have a 1999 convertible and when I pop the trunk it doesn't open very far. I did a search on a trunk spring mod but nothing came up. Can someone point me in the right direction or explain it to me please?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Navarre FL
it's a simple spring that mounts on one of the bolts for the catch on the deck lid. Several of the vendors have them.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2020
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I had the same issue, looked at every fuse, relay, checked voltages... etc. etc. etc.
Problem was that I did not understand the lock-out function. When the key is not in the off position, i.e. when the key is turned to ignition on, the lock-out prevents the boot open function. So if you turn your ignition key, neither the remote nor the truck release button works. Turn the ignition key back and the functionality is there again.
I installed FOG lights on my Z06 and had the ignition key always on, only connecting / disconnecting the battery itself. There should be a message in the dash "locked out when ignition on".
Great way to waste half a day!
Problem was that I did not understand the lock-out function. When the key is not in the off position, i.e. when the key is turned to ignition on, the lock-out prevents the boot open function. So if you turn your ignition key, neither the remote nor the truck release button works. Turn the ignition key back and the functionality is there again.
I installed FOG lights on my Z06 and had the ignition key always on, only connecting / disconnecting the battery itself. There should be a message in the dash "locked out when ignition on".
Great way to waste half a day!
Last edited by 3R1$C; May 3, 2025 at 02:37 PM.
