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Old 11-15-2008, 10:00 AM   #1
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trunk won't open

when i use the key fob trunk release button, i hear the noise that it makes, but the trunk remains closed. if i use the trunk release on the driver's door, the same thing happens. the only way i can open it is with the key hole. is something wrong with the latch? is there a way to fix this?--because since i got the car i've always used the key fob and door release buttons. I've only used the key once
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Old 11-15-2008, 10:24 AM   #2
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mine does this at times, try closing the trunk firmer(not slamming, but pressing it closed)
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Old 11-15-2008, 10:32 AM   #3
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ur trunkmight be in lock position open the trunk with ur key and adjust the lil lever itmight have been pushed down too far but thats the problemi had once and all i had to do was adjust the adjustable lever should work and good luck with it
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:39 AM   #4
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that adjustable lever is actually a valet lock. in the up position it's unlocked so the remote on the door & the keyfob can open the trunk, in the down position it's locked so only your master key can open the trunk. so you should push the lever down when you
valet park and leave only your valet key to be safe. or down if you park in an unsafe area, so if the window is broken, pushing the trunk release on the door won't open the trunk.
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Old 11-15-2008, 01:43 PM   #5
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The valet lock is on. open it w/ the key and flip the lever.
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spray wd40 on lock
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i went through the same issue when I bought my I30. turns out the solenoid was adjusted to the wrong place.
There are 2 bolts that hold solenoid need to be loosened and the solenoid slid towards (or was it away?) from the latch. retighten the bolts and try again, it worked for me
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thanks guys. it was the valet lock. i feel like an idiot.
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