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MAC-7 · 03-10-2021, 07:55 AM

The trunk button on my driver side door no longer works. Is this an easy fix? The only way I can get into the trunk is the FOB which doesn't work when the car is on.

Camaro2ss2010 · 03-10-2021, 09:08 AM

You can bypass the button at the door by touching a jumper wire to the prongs on the button. If that opens it then you have a bad button. If it does nothing you will have to start tracing wires.

Jarred1202 · 03-10-2021, 09:17 AM

I had the same issue on my 2014. Just replaced the switch for $12.00. Not too difficult to do.

Christok · 03-10-2021, 09:17 AM

following this as I have the same issue on my 2011 which just started. At first it was intermittent and I could get the button to work by moving it around with my finger but now it is dead.

MAC-7 · 03-10-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarred1202

I had the same issue on my 2014. Just replaced the switch for $12.00. Not too difficult to do.

Was this what you bought to replace the button? - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00493WZSE...ype=automotive

GhostOutlaw · 03-15-2021, 03:30 PM

This just happened to me yesterday.

I also constantly have dead batteries and my dad suggested they were related and it's something to do with the lube around the trunk lid/lock.

Anyone have any insight here?

SummitWhite11 · 03-23-2021, 03:15 PM

I usually have to press the trunk button twice in my Camaro in order for it to open. I suppose that means its a bad switch?

Bigdumogre · 03-23-2021, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

I usually have to press the trunk button twice in my Camaro in order for it to open. I suppose that means its a bad switch?

Usually yes or a pin is loose at the connector but probably the switch.

SummitWhite11 · 03-23-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

Usually yes or a pin is loose at the connector but probably the switch.

Thanks. I'll look into it.

punk5150 · 03-23-2021, 07:55 PM

I have this issue on my 14 as well. Have to hit the button a few times to get it to work. Either that or hold it in for a couple of seconds.
Guess I need a new switch.

Is it a pain in the neck to take the door panel off ?

Bigdumogre · 03-23-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by punk5150

I have this issue on my 14 as well. Have to hit the button a few times to get it to work. Either that or hold it in for a couple of seconds.
Guess I need a new switch.

Is it a pain in the neck to take the door panel off ?

Most switches can be removed with a plastic removal tool and no door panel removal needed.

Linthead · 12-07-2023, 10:39 AM

If your your key fob always works but your door button doesn't work or works intermittently then remove the 2 screws in the lower door panel and the 1 screw under the pad on your door grab. Pull out the bottom of the door panel and remove the trunk switch. You have to compress two points on the switch body inside the door panel that will allow you to push the switch up and out of the door panel. Disconnect the wiring and short the two contacts in the wiring plug. If you trunk pops open now then your have two choices. Replace the switch or repair the switch. This is a very cheaply made switch but the contacts can be cleaned so that it will work again. If you decide to repair the switch then open it by releasing the catches where it snaps together. You'll find a contact on the bottom of the rubber below the button and 2 contacts inside the body of the switch. Use a wooden pencil with a CLEAN eraser and use the eraser to polish the contacts inside the body of the switch. Do the same for the single contact on the bottom of the rubber part. When all 3 contacts are polished and clean, snap the switch back together and test it. The old switch should last as long as a new one unless they have improved the design since these cars were built.

SummitWhite11 · 12-07-2023, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Linthead

If your your key fob always works but your door button doesn't work or works intermittently then remove the 2 screws in the lower door panel and the 1 screw under the pad on your door grab. Pull out the bottom of the door panel and remove the trunk switch. You have to compress two points on the switch body inside the door panel that will allow you to push the switch up and out of the door panel. Disconnect the wiring and short the two contacts in the wiring plug. If you trunk pops open now then your have two choices. Replace the switch or repair the switch. This is a very cheaply made switch but the contacts can be cleaned so that it will work again. If you decide to repair the switch then open it by releasing the catches where it snaps together. You'll find a contact on the bottom of the rubber below the button and 2 contacts inside the body of the switch. Use a wooden pencil with a CLEAN eraser and use the eraser to polish the contacts inside the body of the switch. Do the same for the single contact on the bottom of the rubber part. When all 3 contacts are polished and clean, snap the switch back together and test it. The old switch should last as long as a new one unless they have improved the design since these cars were built.

This is good info and thanks for sharing! I couldn't get the switch out with a trim remover tool. It's stuck in there good. From what you stated, it looks that the door panel needs to be pulled from the bottom but not entirely off the door to access the button from behind to get it out?

Infidel67 · 12-07-2023, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

This is good info and thanks for sharing! I couldn't get the switch out with a trim remover tool. It's stuck in there good. From what you stated, it looks that the door panel needs to be pulled from the bottom but not entirely off the door to access the button from behind to get it out?

Yes, I had to replace mine, ordered it from Amazon for a few bucks
it's a 15 min job, four 8 or 10mm screws around the panel and behind the door opener cover, then pry it off starting from the top.
be careful if you have ambient lighting panel, use something so you can rest the panel on top of it, the wires won't reach to the ground.

03-10-2021, 07:55 AM	#1
MAC-7 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wilmington Posts: 46	Trunk Button Not Working The trunk button on my driver side door no longer works. Is this an easy fix? The only way I can get into the trunk is the FOB which doesn't work when the car is on. __________________ 2011 2LT RS- CAI Intake, Magnaflow exhaust, Trifecta Tune, VMax Ice-Olator, RX Plenum Spacer, VMax TB, RX catch can, AAC side markers, Heritage grille, DRL Harness, P13 Fog Light Bulbs, Back up camera in rear view, Nitto Motivo Tires

03-10-2021, 09:08 AM	#2
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	You can bypass the button at the door by touching a jumper wire to the prongs on the button. If that opens it then you have a bad button. If it does nothing you will have to start tracing wires. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

03-10-2021, 09:17 AM	#3
Jarred1202 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 2 View My Garage	I had the same issue on my 2014. Just replaced the switch for $12.00. Not too difficult to do. __________________ Roto Fab Intake \|Oil Catch Can\| Kooks Long Tube Headers - Catless 3" System \| VVT Delete \| Cam Motion Custom Stage 3 Cam \| LME Custom Port LS Heads w/ Upgraded Valves \| FTI 10" Performance Lock-Up Custom Converter - Triple Clutch \| HPHV Oil Pump\| Last edited by Jarred1202; 03-10-2021 at 10:01 AM.

03-10-2021, 09:17 AM	#4
Christok Drives: 2011 v6 auto Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newport Nova Scotia Posts: 252 View My Garage	following this as I have the same issue on my 2011 which just started. At first it was intermittent and I could get the button to work by moving it around with my finger but now it is dead. __________________ Mold Your Dreams into Reality

03-23-2021, 03:15 PM	#7
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,166	I usually have to press the trunk button twice in my Camaro in order for it to open. I suppose that means its a bad switch? __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can.

03-15-2021, 03:30 PM	#6
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	This just happened to me yesterday. I also constantly have dead batteries and my dad suggested they were related and it's something to do with the lube around the trunk lid/lock. Anyone have any insight here?

03-23-2021, 07:55 PM	#10
punk5150 Drives: 2014 SS/RS CRT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jersey Posts: 339	I have this issue on my 14 as well. Have to hit the button a few times to get it to work. Either that or hold it in for a couple of seconds. Guess I need a new switch. Is it a pain in the neck to take the door panel off ?

12-07-2023, 10:39 AM	#12
Linthead Drives: 2013 2SS RS Camaro, manual trans Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Claremont NC Posts: 5	If your your key fob always works but your door button doesn't work or works intermittently then remove the 2 screws in the lower door panel and the 1 screw under the pad on your door grab. Pull out the bottom of the door panel and remove the trunk switch. You have to compress two points on the switch body inside the door panel that will allow you to push the switch up and out of the door panel. Disconnect the wiring and short the two contacts in the wiring plug. If you trunk pops open now then your have two choices. Replace the switch or repair the switch. This is a very cheaply made switch but the contacts can be cleaned so that it will work again. If you decide to repair the switch then open it by releasing the catches where it snaps together. You'll find a contact on the bottom of the rubber below the button and 2 contacts inside the body of the switch. Use a wooden pencil with a CLEAN eraser and use the eraser to polish the contacts inside the body of the switch. Do the same for the single contact on the bottom of the rubber part. When all 3 contacts are polished and clean, snap the switch back together and test it. The old switch should last as long as a new one unless they have improved the design since these cars were built.