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jared355 · 07-30-2010, 08:24 AM

So guys what the best method of opening the trunk of a 2010 camaro, the battery is discconected and the trunk got closed on accident. How can i open my trunk?

Thanks
Jared

Orange5thGen · 07-30-2010, 08:27 AM

Open the door, fold down the seat, pull the release handle inside trunk.

Opens up..... Don't ask me how I know this LOL I had to do this with my Amp and subs install......Opps

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-30-2010, 08:33 AM

is the battery dead, disconnected, or both? If just drained, open hood, charge at designated +/- leads going to battery(see owners manual)...otherwise find a 'small' person to open the trunk from the 'alien' release handle.

Hicompression · 07-30-2010, 08:40 AM

Have someone hook up jumper cables to the connection points under the hood and then pop the trunk.

jared355 · 07-30-2010, 08:40 AM

The battery is disconnected, so fold down the seat and pull the handle? Lol I have amps and stuff on that wall that's gonna be hard. Is this the only way? What do I gotta take off after I fold the seat to get to the handle. I'm guessing I'm pulling the handle that glows in the dark

motorhead · 07-30-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicompression

Have someone hook up jumper cables to the connection points under the hood and then pop the trunk.

This will work even with the battery cables off the battey. Just hope that the + side of the battery cable you took off isn't touching any metal part of the car.

jared355 · 07-30-2010, 08:57 AM

i didnt discconect the + of the battery just the - then the trunk got closed. Will this still work?

TooCool5 · 07-30-2010, 10:51 AM

If the plus is still hooked up you should be ok. No harm done if the neg cable touches ground. Just be sure to use the neg auxiliary ground (silver bar in fender) under the hood.

motorhead · 07-30-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jared355

i didnt discconect the + of the battery just the - then the trunk got closed. Will this still work?

Yes it will work fine with no problems.

malibupaul · 05-13-2022, 05:13 PM

Battery is dead in my 2013 Camaro. I tried going in the trunk from the back seat, but when I pull the lever, I get nothing. Is is not working or does it need power?

Never mind. Got it open. Didn’t pull the leaver down past the truck liner.

07-30-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
jared355 Drives: 2013 Zl1 663 RWHP Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: texas Posts: 43	battery dead, trunk closed... :( So guys what the best method of opening the trunk of a 2010 camaro, the battery is discconected and the trunk got closed on accident. How can i open my trunk? Thanks Jared

07-30-2010, 08:27 AM	#2
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	Open the door, fold down the seat, pull the release handle inside trunk. Opens up..... Don't ask me how I know this LOL I had to do this with my Amp and subs install......Opps __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

07-30-2010, 08:40 AM	#4
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,468	Have someone hook up jumper cables to the connection points under the hood and then pop the trunk. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

07-30-2010, 10:51 AM	#8
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	If the plus is still hooked up you should be ok. No harm done if the neg cable touches ground. Just be sure to use the neg auxiliary ground (silver bar in fender) under the hood. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

05-13-2022, 05:13 PM	#10
malibupaul Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 64	Emergency trunk release with dead battery Battery is dead in my 2013 Camaro. I tried going in the trunk from the back seat, but when I pull the lever, I get nothing. Is is not working or does it need power? Never mind. Got it open. Didn’t pull the leaver down past the truck liner. Last edited by malibupaul; 05-18-2022 at 12:16 PM. Reason: Found solution.

07-30-2010, 08:33 AM	#3
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	is the battery dead, disconnected, or both? If just drained, open hood, charge at designated +/- leads going to battery(see owners manual)...otherwise find a 'small' person to open the trunk from the 'alien' release handle.

07-30-2010, 08:57 AM	#7
jared355 Drives: 2013 Zl1 663 RWHP Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: texas Posts: 43	i didnt discconect the + of the battery just the - then the trunk got closed. Will this still work?

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