[bioengr63]

I just realized that there is a release button for the trunk just above the license plate. However, it apparently is active all the time which means that anyone who knows Camaros can get into your trunk without your key. This is a security problem. Does anyone know if there is a way to disable that so that just anybody cannot get into my trunk whenever they want?

[Racerman27410]

the electric release is not active while the engine is running so no one could just walk up and pop the trunk. Only way to open it while engine is running is to hit the trunk button on the drivers door below the armrest.
obviously the electric release is also disabled when the car is locked.

no security issues about how it works as far as i'm concerned.

[ZL1 1LE]

When the car is locked, it wont open unless you have the fob with you.

[Homer2]

why do you imagine its active all the time?

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Explanation of Operation -



Page 41 -
2019 Camaro Owners Manual

Trunk Release
To open the trunk from outside of
the vehicle:

. Press X twice quickly on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.

. Press the touch pad in the area
above the license plate after
unlocking all doors.

. For Keyless Access, press the
touch pad in the area above the
license plate when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the rear of the vehicle.



Becky

[orange devil]

Originally Posted by bioengr63

I just realized that there is a release button for the trunk just above the license plate. However, it apparently is active all the time which means that anyone who knows Camaros can get into your trunk without your key. This is a security problem. Does anyone know if there is a way to disable that so that just anybody cannot get into my trunk whenever they want?

How long have you had your camaro? I'm surprised you just now finding this out ..also I believe if your key fob is not present you won't be able to open it if the car is locked.

[RollaMo]

Not any different than any other car door.

If the car isn't locked, then the truck button will open just like one of the doors.
If the car is locked, then you need to have your FOB with you for the button to be active.


I don't see any security concern any different than any other car.

[Rlhay2]

Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

When the car is locked, it wont open unless you have the fob with you.

This!
Try to open it with the keyfob in your house.

[Quix]

This is pretty common for keyless access cars.

[bioengr63]

OK, I apologize for taking up everybody's time. I had not tried it with the car locked and not having the key fob with me. It is a non-problem as it works just as you all described. Thanks for all the responses. Happy motoring.

[Gadsden]

You did help me as i hadn't realized it was there yet...but loved it on my German cars previously.

[Cannon Green]

Common sense isn't so common anymore LOL..

Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

When the car is locked, it wont open unless you have the fob with you.

[Wyzz Kydd]

Originally Posted by Racerman27410

the electric release is not active while the engine is running so no one could just walk up and pop the trunk. Only way to open it while engine is running is to hit the trunk button on the drivers door below the armrest.
obviously the electric release is also disabled when the car is locked.

no security issues about how it works as far as i'm concerned.

My trunk will not release while the car is running unless the parking brake is engaged. I suspect this is true for all 6th gens. You wouldn't want to be tooling down the road at 70 mph, bump the trunk button and have it open.

[erti]

Originally Posted by orange devil

How long have you had your camaro? I'm surprised you just now finding this out ..also I believe if your key fob is not present you won't be able to open it if the car is locked.

youre correct, the fob needs to be within like a 2 feet of the car.

i always keep my key on me so that key is how i access my trunk 99% of the time. i rarely use the button on the fob or the button on the door.