Trunk release
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Burning Brakes
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From: Grafton MA
Trunk release
Hi Guys,
I'm new to the C5 family...just bought a low mileage Z06. There are a couple small issues with the car that i'm trying to resolve and I'm looking for some help. One issue is with the trunk release button in the car; it does not pop the trunk. I replaced fuse #26 located in the passenger foot-well fuse box and that didn't resolve the issue. I also tried switching relay #39 with the one next to it (courtesy lights i believe) and that didn't work either. The trunk button DOES work by using the keyless remote, it just doesn't work if you hit the button on the dash. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
I'm new to the C5 family...just bought a low mileage Z06. There are a couple small issues with the car that i'm trying to resolve and I'm looking for some help. One issue is with the trunk release button in the car; it does not pop the trunk. I replaced fuse #26 located in the passenger foot-well fuse box and that didn't resolve the issue. I also tried switching relay #39 with the one next to it (courtesy lights i believe) and that didn't work either. The trunk button DOES work by using the keyless remote, it just doesn't work if you hit the button on the dash. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Paul
Last edited by pwsusi; May 18, 2012 at 08:41 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks guys. I popped it out and it was disconnected. Not only was it disconnected but i don't even see the cable that it's supposed to plug into. That would explain why it's not working 
. I was thinking to check where the other end of the cable is supposed to hook up (if there is even a cable)...would that be in the trunk area?
. I was thinking to check where the other end of the cable is supposed to hook up (if there is even a cable)...would that be in the trunk area?
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Thanks guys. I popped it out and it was disconnected. Not only was it disconnected but i don't even see the cable that it's supposed to plug into. That would explain why it's not working . I was thinking to check where the other end of the cable is supposed to hook up (if there is even a cable)...would that be in the trunk area?
. I was thinking to check where the other end of the cable is supposed to hook up (if there is even a cable)...would that be in the trunk area?
The trunk release harness has to be there. Sounds like the previous owner had the IPC apart, or was experimenting. Does your panel have two switches, or just one for the trunk release?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Grafton MA
I actually did test it, but thought it was just a fuse
Previous owner (2nd owner) doesn't know anything about it. He says it was like this when he got the car....he actually brought it to my attention as an issue when i was looking at the car. He said he never got around to getting it fixed because he doesn't use the trunk much and also since keyless remote works was never a priority. i'm guessing first owner did something. The panel i popped out only has one button for the trunk release
Previous owner (2nd owner) doesn't know anything about it. He says it was like this when he got the car....he actually brought it to my attention as an issue when i was looking at the car. He said he never got around to getting it fixed because he doesn't use the trunk much and also since keyless remote works was never a priority. i'm guessing first owner did something. The panel i popped out only has one button for the trunk release
Last edited by pwsusi; May 18, 2012 at 01:00 PM.
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I actually did test it, but thought it was just a fuse
Previous owner (2nd owner) doesn't know anything about it. He says it was like this when he got the car....he actually brought it to my attention as an issue when i was looking at the car. He said he never got around to getting it fixed because he doesn't use the trunk much and also since keyless remote works was never a priority. i'm guessing first owner did something. The panel i popped out only has one button for the trunk release
Previous owner (2nd owner) doesn't know anything about it. He says it was like this when he got the car....he actually brought it to my attention as an issue when i was looking at the car. He said he never got around to getting it fixed because he doesn't use the trunk much and also since keyless remote works was never a priority. i'm guessing first owner did something. The panel i popped out only has one button for the trunk release
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Burning Brakes
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Bingo! Found it.
I felt around earlier and didn't feel it, which is why i thought it was missing. After loosening the interior pieces and laying under the dash i managed to find it. Tested it and it works just fine
Thanks again.
I felt around earlier and didn't feel it, which is why i thought it was missing. After loosening the interior pieces and laying under the dash i managed to find it. Tested it and it works just fine
Thanks again.
