Auto trunk lock fixed

[vixentd]

The trunk unlocked by pushing the button in the console however sometimes it would not unlock by pushing the button on trunk lid. took the trunk cover off. I lubricated and closed the trunk and it worked fine a couple of times then quit opening. I thought it might be the vacuum plunger. In the end, I guess road vibrations had loosened the 2 screws that secure the lock cylinder to the trunk. That little movement caused the mechanism to not quite move enough to engage the unlock button. If you have a problem check your mounting screws. Both sides were loose on mine.

 

[garciapiano]

Good to know. I have the issue where the cabin-side lock button won't always pop the trunk. Sometimes takes a couple presses before the latch unlocks. Not sure what the fix would be?

 

[jdulle]

perhaps it just needs to be lubricated. Mine does some really strange things like light up the instrument cluster around odometer when I press that button, as well as light up the brake lights and maybe make the license plate lights dim IIRC.

 

[jdulle]

I think I have to open up the wiring harness and follow it back until I find the problem.