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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 08:33 PM
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So my electronic truck release (both the dashboard switch and pressure pad above the license plate) have been functioning intermittently. Sometimes I would only hear a click and the trunk wouldn't open.

I had the car serviced today at Uftring Chevrolet in Washington, Il and they found the problem. This spring when I jump started the car I apparently snagged the manual trunk release when replacing the carpet. It was pulling the handle just enough that it caused the electronic release to be overridden. I felt like an idiot but I'm happy it wasn't a serious issue.

They also did the airbag recall (a software update) while I waited. Thanks to Uftring for the fine work.

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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 08:36 PM
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There is a pressure pad above the license plate you can open the trunk with? Huh, did not know that. Guess I didn't know about the manual trunk release either. I DO know about the hidden key slot above the tag.
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 08:41 PM
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Yeah. The pressure pad is on the right upper area of the overhang for the license plate inset. It's to the left of the keyhole.

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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 09:26 PM
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Sounds like the appropriate time to remind everyone that there is a manual door release handle on the floor on the left side of the driver's seat, and on the same area on the right side of the passenger seat.
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