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DonM · 07-07-2023, 07:39 AM

So where do I start looking for an issue? It worked fine before the battery/alternator crapped out, but when I tried to use it the other day - nothing. I had to use the trunk release on the remote.

Any ideas?

ADVMax · 07-07-2023, 08:01 AM

Mine sometimes takes a few punches before the trunk unlatches. I figure a funky contact in the switch but haven’t done any investigation yet.

DonM · 07-07-2023, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

Mine sometimes takes a few punches before the trunk unlatches. I figure a funky contact in the switch but haven’t done any investigation yet.

I'm not TOO worried about it at the moment ... at least not until my remote falls apart like the last one

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-07-2023, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

Mine sometimes takes a few punches before the trunk unlatches. I figure a funky contact in the switch but haven’t done any investigation yet.

I have to do the same here as you. Not a problem as of yet.

SlowLS1 · 07-07-2023, 01:18 PM

A small squirt of regular old WD40 will fix that button. After applying WD40, work the button about 20 times. Cleans of the contacts and frees up contacts.

CamaroCracka · 07-08-2023, 03:02 PM

Switch was bad on mine. I just pulled the panel and replaced it.

hunter1660 · 07-08-2023, 07:49 PM

Switch bad on mine too..plucked it out without removing door panel…tight fit ..switch is separate from bezel

DonM · 07-09-2023, 12:18 AM

It's working now. Either *I* forgot to FULLY depress the button - OR - I forgot to hold it in for a quick second.

Whoomba · 07-09-2023, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

Switch bad on mine too..plucked it out without removing door panel…tight fit ..switch is separate from bezel

I did this too. The lead is short.

SummitWhite11 · 07-09-2023, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter1660

Switch bad on mine too..plucked it out without removing door panel…tight fit ..switch is separate from bezel

I tried pulling out my switch with a plastic trim removal tool and for the life of me cannot remove it. Looks like the door panel has to come off on my end. How did you do it?

Car Nation Videos · 07-10-2023, 06:35 AM

Get a new car battery and thank me later for saving you tons of time.

07-07-2023, 07:39 AM	#1
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	Driver's door trunk release not working FIXED - OPERATOR ERROR So where do I start looking for an issue? It worked fine before the battery/alternator crapped out, but when I tried to use it the other day - nothing. I had to use the trunk release on the remote. Any ideas? __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!! Last edited by DonM; 07-09-2023 at 12:17 AM.

07-07-2023, 01:18 PM	#5
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 827	A small squirt of regular old WD40 will fix that button. After applying WD40, work the button about 20 times. Cleans of the contacts and frees up contacts. __________________ Last edited by SlowLS1; 07-07-2023 at 01:40 PM.

07-08-2023, 03:02 PM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	Switch was bad on mine. I just pulled the panel and replaced it. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

07-08-2023, 07:49 PM	#7
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Switch bad on mine too..plucked it out without removing door panel…tight fit ..switch is separate from bezel __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

07-09-2023, 12:18 AM	#8
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	It's working now. Either I forgot to FULLY depress the button - OR - I forgot to hold it in for a quick second. __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

07-07-2023, 08:01 AM	#2
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Mine sometimes takes a few punches before the trunk unlatches. I figure a funky contact in the switch but haven’t done any investigation yet.

07-10-2023, 06:35 AM	#11
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	Get a new car battery and thank me later for saving you tons of time.