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Old 01-29-07, 06:19 PM
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Default Can't open my trunk '91

All of a sudden my trunk won't open with the handle inside the car.
The truck opened with my remote control.
Can someone suggest where should I check for problem first ?
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Default My trunk won't open

Sorry for my typo
It should "trunk" iso truck
Sorry for the confusion
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dead relay or switch.
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Where are the related switch and relay located ?
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i cant really say since you havent mentioned what year ur LS is.....
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Oh sorry not to mention the most important info
Mind is 1991 LS400
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there is a lock right next to the trunk switch below the e-brake release handle. if the lock is pushed in, it will not allow the switch to pop the trunk. insert key, half turn and the lock should release. to relock, just push in.

i leave my switch locked so i can store my valuables in my trunk, i.e. golf clubs
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I checked the switch and it does not seems to be pushed in because I tried to turn the lock with my key and it won't turn. However when I tried to push the lock in it won't move either. More help is needed
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PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE mention the year of your car in the title... I fixed the spelling, and now adding the year.


Do you even have a trunk release thingy on your remote??
It seems you have a valet key (did they have those in '91?), and someone pushed your lock in, locking you out of your trunk. Try to unlock the lock with your key, or try other keys you have for the car.
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The silver button that activates the trunk release should not be pushed in. You need any key EXCEPT the valet key to activate the trunk release (the button will pop out when you unlock it. You may be trying to unlock it with the valet key.

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