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Racer
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Who has the answer?
When I picked up my '08 vert. at the museum, I was able to open the trunk with a push of the button above the license. It worked on the way home to Montana too. Now I can not open the trunk with the button, but I can open it with the FOB.
Anyone else with this issue? Any suggestions? Things to try? I did play with the program modes, but I don't see who that would effect the trunk release button operation.
Help! It's driving me nuts, and everything is suppose to work on a new Vette!
Anyone else with this issue? Any suggestions? Things to try? I did play with the program modes, but I don't see who that would effect the trunk release button operation.
Help! It's driving me nuts, and everything is suppose to work on a new Vette!
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When I picked up my '08 vert. at the museum, I was able to open the trunk with a push of the button above the license. It worked on the way home to Montana too. Now I can not open the trunk with the button, but I can open it with the FOB.
Anyone else with this issue? Any suggestions? Things to try? I did play with the program modes, but I don't see who that would effect the trunk release button operation.
Help! It's driving me nuts, and everything is suppose to work on a new Vette!
Anyone else with this issue? Any suggestions? Things to try? I did play with the program modes, but I don't see who that would effect the trunk release button operation.
Help! It's driving me nuts, and everything is suppose to work on a new Vette!
Try it after you set the parking brake.
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When I picked up my '08 vert. at the museum, I was able to open the trunk with a push of the button above the license. It worked on the way home to Montana too. Now I can not open the trunk with the button, but I can open it with the FOB.
Anyone else with this issue? Any suggestions? Things to try? I did play with the program modes, but I don't see who that would effect the trunk release button operation.
Help! It's driving me nuts, and everything is suppose to work on a new Vette!
Anyone else with this issue? Any suggestions? Things to try? I did play with the program modes, but I don't see who that would effect the trunk release button operation.
Help! It's driving me nuts, and everything is suppose to work on a new Vette!
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You need to read that owners manual. There is a button on the outside above and to the right of the key lock cylinder.
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Do you have your fob with you when you try it? That is the only other criteria that must be met. You are right, if you have an A6 the parking brake shouldn't come in to play. Many with the MN6 have had issues and that is usually the cause of their dilemma
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There was a problem with the early cars. Lack of use will contribute to them not working and there was also a TSB. If all is mechanically sound, in order to use it you must have your fob, if it is an MN6 the parking brake must be set. If it is an auto, it must be in park.
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There was a problem with the early cars. Lack of use will contribute to them not working and there was also a TSB. If all is mechanically sound, in order to use it you must have your fob, if it is an MN6 the parking brake must be set. If it is an auto, it must be in park.
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I would try just working the switch a little bit and see if it has an impact. If you have an A6 and your fob with you and it doesn't work, I'd say that it may be broken. There is nothing more to it than that. The switch is simply a pressure pad like the door handle and it should be working. I know for the 2005-2008 it did not require the parking brake to be set for Autos but perhaps that changed. Otherwise I'd consider a trip to the dealer for a replacement.
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The FOB MUST be within 3 feet of the license plate to open the hatch using the button above the license.
Put the FOB in your pocket and try the hatch button above the license plate. It should work.
The hatch release on the dash will work if the doors are unlocked and no FOB is required.
This is all in the manual but sometimes hard to understand.
Good Luck and Congrats on your new Vette!!!
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Put the FOB in your pocket and try the hatch button above the license plate. It should work.
The hatch release on the dash will work if the doors are unlocked and no FOB is required.
This is all in the manual but sometimes hard to understand.
Good Luck and Congrats on your new Vette!!!
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There is - One in the cockpit as you mentioned, one on the fob and one on the fascia above the licence plate, beside the key lock. You have to have the fob handy for it to open with the button in the back.