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AWS-GTAW · 06-26-2011, 05:51 AM

I been having this serious problem with the things our other keys in my pocket accidentally pushing the trunk release in my pocket. The button to activate the trunk release is too instantaneous and sensitive, compared to my other cars it takes a good 3-5 seconds of holding down the button to pop the trunk compared to the 1 second of hold for the camaro.

What can i do to solve this problem? At times i carry very important things in my trunk. Its been twice i came back to my car with my trunk popped. Good thing nothing was stolen! I am thinking of getting a plastic case that fully protects and encloses the key pad. I wish there was a longer delay in the trunk. It seems just the slightest tap from other objects in my pocket to set off the trunk.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

ckaram · 06-26-2011, 06:12 AM

Dealer. I've owned two 5th gens without this problem.

Jamie Mac · 06-26-2011, 10:02 AM

Yep same here. I've come out of places many times to find it open. I would say it is a bad design but you you can't disagree with GM on here without getting slammed

SM0KE · 06-26-2011, 10:09 AM

I have my keys on a caribiner to prevent things like this.

HIOFECR · 06-26-2011, 10:12 AM

I have the same problem I find mine popped all the time, and I'll say it, it is a bad design the delay should be longer or the button a bit harder to push.

If anybody finds out a good way to overcome this you have my full attention.

SATXLS3 · 06-26-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWS-GTAW

I been having this serious problem with the things our other keys in my pocket accidentally pushing the trunk release in my pocket. The button to activate the trunk release is too instantaneous and sensitive, compared to my other cars it takes a good 3-5 seconds of holding down the button to pop the trunk compared to the 1 second of hold for the camaro.

What can i do to solve this problem? At times i carry very important things in my trunk. Its been twice i came back to my car with my trunk popped. Good thing nothing was stolen! I am thinking of getting a plastic case that fully protects and encloses the key pad. I wish there was a longer delay in the trunk. It seems just the slightest tap from other objects in my pocket to set off the trunk.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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SM0KE · 06-26-2011, 10:26 AM

key chain thingy to hang on your belt loop.
you can buy them anywhere.
grocery store, auto zone, etc.
i found some orange ones on ebay to match my car

Ronn · 06-26-2011, 10:44 AM

What about BCM programming?

heRS · 06-26-2011, 11:01 AM

Finger exercises so your future trim and slim fingers do not press 2 or 3 buttons on the fob at a time?

Really - I've done that a couple of times. Go to press "lock" and hit both "lock" and "trunk" at the same time. Have hit my knee on the door trunk button too.

AWS-GTAW · 06-27-2011, 05:55 PM

It seems allot of fellow members have this issue. I wish there was a case for the key pad that makes the button pressure harder. I have handled toyota's nissan BMW benz audi's all of them have a 3 second delay on the trunk pad. Why not chevy? I would hate to come back to my car one day to have my valuables stolen out of my trunk!

linkwpc · 06-27-2011, 06:03 PM

You can buy this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Carbo...Q5fMerchandise

I have that problem too but it does not happen to me that much...

06-26-2011, 05:51 AM	#1
AWS-GTAW Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las vegas Posts: 100	HELP Problem with Trunk popping open! I been having this serious problem with the things our other keys in my pocket accidentally pushing the trunk release in my pocket. The button to activate the trunk release is too instantaneous and sensitive, compared to my other cars it takes a good 3-5 seconds of holding down the button to pop the trunk compared to the 1 second of hold for the camaro. What can i do to solve this problem? At times i carry very important things in my trunk. Its been twice i came back to my car with my trunk popped. Good thing nothing was stolen! I am thinking of getting a plastic case that fully protects and encloses the key pad. I wish there was a longer delay in the trunk. It seems just the slightest tap from other objects in my pocket to set off the trunk. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

06-26-2011, 06:12 AM	#2
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Dealer. I've owned two 5th gens without this problem. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

06-26-2011, 10:02 AM	#3
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Yep same here. I've come out of places many times to find it open. I would say it is a bad design but you you can't disagree with GM on here without getting slammed __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

06-26-2011, 10:09 AM	#4
SM0KE IN THE CIRCLE Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IN THE CIRCLE Posts: 1,920 View My Garage	I have my keys on a caribiner to prevent things like this. __________________ Increasing Circle Size is not important. Worthiness will knock at the door on it's own accord

06-26-2011, 10:12 AM	#5
HIOFECR Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 211 View My Garage	I have the same problem I find mine popped all the time, and I'll say it, it is a bad design the delay should be longer or the button a bit harder to push. If anybody finds out a good way to overcome this you have my full attention. __________________ SQUEEZE THROTTLE. FEEL GROUND RUMBLE

06-26-2011, 10:26 AM	#7
SM0KE IN THE CIRCLE Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IN THE CIRCLE Posts: 1,920 View My Garage	key chain thingy to hang on your belt loop. you can buy them anywhere. grocery store, auto zone, etc. i found some orange ones on ebay to match my car __________________ Increasing Circle Size is not important. Worthiness will knock at the door on it's own accord

06-26-2011, 10:44 AM	#8
Ronn Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 1,181	What about BCM programming? __________________ 1SS / RS / M6 / IOM / Black rally stripes / Polished wheels It's a high school prom, it's a Springsteen song, it's a ride in a Chevrolet...

06-26-2011, 11:01 AM	#9
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Finger exercises so your future trim and slim fingers do not press 2 or 3 buttons on the fob at a time? Really - I've done that a couple of times. Go to press "lock" and hit both "lock" and "trunk" at the same time. Have hit my knee on the door trunk button too. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

06-27-2011, 05:55 PM	#10
AWS-GTAW Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las vegas Posts: 100	It seems allot of fellow members have this issue. I wish there was a case for the key pad that makes the button pressure harder. I have handled toyota's nissan BMW benz audi's all of them have a 3 second delay on the trunk pad. Why not chevy? I would hate to come back to my car one day to have my valuables stolen out of my trunk!

06-27-2011, 06:03 PM	#11
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	You can buy this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Carbo...Q5fMerchandise I have that problem too but it does not happen to me that much... __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

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