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BigMacLA · 01-14-2018, 03:06 PM

I can’t open my trunk. When I push the bottom on he door I hear a clicking noise. I can access by opening the seat.

If I pull the emergency release in the trunk will it remain open? Any suggestions? It’s fridgid cold so not sure if that is effecting it.

Please help!!

mydreamcar · 01-14-2018, 03:17 PM

It will not be stuck in the open position. The emergency release just leleases the lock. Once you close the lid it will relock. As for your trunk button issue, ck the fuse maybe its blown or maybe it's the cold as your thinking.

Moto-Mojo · 01-14-2018, 03:24 PM

I may not be reading this right but if you pop the e-release you will still have to use some effort to open the deck lid. Our trunks do not fully open on their own.

frankwjr · 01-14-2018, 04:04 PM

I would start with getting that battery checked unless it has been replaced from original...just sayin...

BigMacLA · 01-14-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mydreamcar

It will not be stuck in the open position. The emergency release just leleases the lock. Once you close the lid it will relock. As for your trunk button issue, ck the fuse maybe its blown or maybe it's the cold as your thinking.

Ok the release worked and I’m able to open the trunk. However, the remote and door bottom still don’t.

Michaels_45 · 01-14-2018, 04:26 PM

I've been having problems with my trunk. I hear the clicking noise when I press the buttons. If I push down on the trunk as I hit the button, it works 100% of the time. Just a quick fix to keep in mind

Low Saturn · 01-14-2018, 05:55 PM

There is a TSB for this and an updated designed latch. I had mine replaced a couple years ago on my 2011 SS. Did the exact same thing as you're describing.

The click you're hearing is the relay. Which means the bottom on the door, the remote button and the relay are working. So it's a latch or wiring problem.

BigMacLA · 01-14-2018, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Saturn

There is a TSB for this and an updated designed latch. I had mine replaced a couple years ago on my 2011 SS. Did the exact same thing as you're describing.

The click you're hearing is the relay. Which means the bottom on the door, the remote button and the relay are working. So it's a latch or wiring problem.

You are right on track. I checked the fuse and it’s good, the relay is making the clicking noise.

Was this TSB a recall? Was it expensive? I’m not too technical, but anything I can do to fix it?

Low Saturn · 01-14-2018, 07:46 PM

It didn't cost me anything.

InFiD3ViL · 01-14-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Saturn

It didn't cost me anything.

Do the TSB's only cover warrantied vehicles/original owners?

If not, I need to check my 2010 SS L99 for any. I am not an original owner so I wouldn't have gotten any notification.

Low Saturn · 01-14-2018, 09:12 PM

I'm pretty sure I have the TSB on my computer at home. I'm at my cabin for the weekend, but I'll look for it when I get back.

01-14-2018, 03:06 PM	#1
BigMacLA Drives: 2012 2ss Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 61 View My Garage	Trunk release please help! I can’t open my trunk. When I push the bottom on he door I hear a clicking noise. I can access by opening the seat. If I pull the emergency release in the trunk will it remain open? Any suggestions? It’s fridgid cold so not sure if that is effecting it. Please help!!

01-14-2018, 03:17 PM	#2
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	It will not be stuck in the open position. The emergency release just leleases the lock. Once you close the lid it will relock. As for your trunk button issue, ck the fuse maybe its blown or maybe it's the cold as your thinking. __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

01-14-2018, 03:24 PM	#3
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I may not be reading this right but if you pop the e-release you will still have to use some effort to open the deck lid. Our trunks do not fully open on their own. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

01-14-2018, 04:04 PM	#4
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	I would start with getting that battery checked unless it has been replaced from original...just sayin... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

01-14-2018, 05:55 PM	#7
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	There is a TSB for this and an updated designed latch. I had mine replaced a couple years ago on my 2011 SS. Did the exact same thing as you're describing. The click you're hearing is the relay. Which means the bottom on the door, the remote button and the relay are working. So it's a latch or wiring problem. __________________

01-14-2018, 04:26 PM	#6
Michaels_45 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 42 View My Garage	I've been having problems with my trunk. I hear the clicking noise when I press the buttons. If I push down on the trunk as I hit the button, it works 100% of the time. Just a quick fix to keep in mind

01-14-2018, 07:46 PM	#9
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	It didn't cost me anything. __________________

01-14-2018, 09:12 PM	#11
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	I'm pretty sure I have the TSB on my computer at home. I'm at my cabin for the weekend, but I'll look for it when I get back. __________________