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Old 02-19-2006, 12:14 AM
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Sometimes when I shift into neutral or shift through neutral ( ie "D to R" or "R-D" or "P-D" ) my trunk pops open. This is very very anoying if I am in a parking lot and have to get out and close my trunk. Is there any certain thing I can do aside from disable my trunk relase to fix this? Thanks

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i remembering someone having the exact problem as you.....

edit: the search sucks...i cant find it
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it is because one of your trunk release button is sticking, usually the one on the door. there is a trunk release shut off that will not allow the trunk to open while the car is in gear, so when your putting it in P/N it is opening with the sticky switch.

im sure billboost has atleast 10 of them lying around he could send you a new one for a small fee
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Toasty nailed it. Disconnect the switch in your door in the meantime. Use the fob or the key until you get it fixed.
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Toasty nailed it. Disconnect the switch in your door in the meantime. Use the fob or the key until you get it fixed.
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Ok thanks for the help! I know the button in my door sticks for a second or two sometimes when I use it but it always pops back out. Maybe I'll hit it with some oil. But I minus well just get a new one not like that little thing is going to break the bank.

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Originally Posted by McGrath
Ok thanks for the help! I know the button in my door sticks for a second or two sometimes when I use it but it always pops back out. Maybe I'll hit it with some oil. But I minus well just get a new one not like that little thing is going to break the bank.

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taking it out and cleaning it cant hurt.
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Ed...if you need one...let me know. I've got a few spares
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I'll let you know if I need one Bill thanks alot. But that may not be for a few weeks I'm in no hurry to pull my door panel off during this heat wave.
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Heck..super thin something will do it w/o pulling the panel.

I know..you guys sent some of the heat this way...remember!


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