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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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C7 Stingray - the trunk keeps popping open when driving and or idling. I tried changing the battery in the FOB.
I am not hitting any releases inside of the car, I have even tried taking the key out of my pocket and putting it in the cup holder?
anyone have any ideas?
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 03:41 PM
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Are you sure you aren't accidently hitting the release with your knee? If you are sure then I have no idea's.
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 04:39 PM
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If you have an M7 the hatch should only open when the car is stationary and the parking brake is on. For automatic transmission cars the transmission has to be in park.

The most likely release you may be hitting is the one by your left knee. However, even hitting that shouldn't let the trunk open while the car is moving.

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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 11:43 AM
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Any chance the pull tab in the hatch area is stuck?
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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by brookman
Any chance the pull tab in the hatch area is stuck?
The only pull tab I can think of is the tab to open the driver door? Is there a tab to open the trunk in the coupe or a newer model?

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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
The only pull tab I can think of is the tab to open the driver door? Is there a tab to open the trunk in the coupe or a newer model?

Elmer
Convertibles have the emergency opening pull Tab for when you need to get out of the trunk when locked in by kidnappers at least my 17 GS does.
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Originally Posted by C5_Tom
Convertibles have the emergency opening pull Tab for when you need to get out of the trunk when locked in by kidnappers at least my 17 GS does.

Ah, my pull tab is my thumb safety on my Kimber! By gosh, I got a trunk tab too! I never really noticed that thing. Damn, I feel safe now!


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