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Angrybird 12 · 05-15-2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JUSTIFIED

Good question. I couldn't find any type of release for the backseat and could've sworn that I'd read that our seats do not not fold down.

@ Frenchsquared... I was referring to the key operated release that the manual shows. Interestingly, it does say "convertible" only. It's depicted as if you can push the driver side backseat cushion away from the panel and insert a key. I couldn't find it.

The key trunk release is only on the convertibles. Just as the manual states.

To tell the truth I thought they all should have one though.

Big-Daddy · 04-13-2021, 04:51 PM

I have 12 SS convertible, my battery was weak to start today, but did crank, however my trunk won’t open with wither the fob or the interior button. I’ve got it on a charger and everything works except can’t open the trunk, which is where the battery is.
Any ideas?

Supercup · 04-13-2021, 08:12 PM

New battery in key FOB? Maybe that is the issue?

MIKZ28 · 04-14-2021, 09:36 AM

I removed the latch assembly from the back seat and attached velcro strips to the back so I can remove the back seat any time I need to. I had a problem where the trunk would not open many times I would go to open it with the fob and it would just click and not open. I got tired of messing with the rear seat latch since there is no string attached to the release arm and it is a bitch to release it. You could just attach a string or a wire to the release lever of the rear seat but I got so frustrated trying to release it I pulled the latch right out of the seat. It is held in only buy the foam with lag screws so be careful trying to release it or you can do what I did and pull it right out. On our cars the rear seat DOSE fold down but the release mechanism is missing.

04-13-2021, 04:51 PM	#16
Big-Daddy Drives: 2012 Camaro convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Panama City beach, FL Posts: 6	I have 12 SS convertible, my battery was weak to start today, but did crank, however my trunk won’t open with wither the fob or the interior button. I’ve got it on a charger and everything works except can’t open the trunk, which is where the battery is. Any ideas?

04-13-2021, 08:12 PM	#17
Supercup Life Is Short Enjoy It! Drives: Original Owner 15 Z/28 #934 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: S. Cal Posts: 891	New battery in key FOB? Maybe that is the issue?

04-14-2021, 09:36 AM	#18
MIKZ28 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 #311 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 133	I removed the latch assembly from the back seat and attached velcro strips to the back so I can remove the back seat any time I need to. I had a problem where the trunk would not open many times I would go to open it with the fob and it would just click and not open. I got tired of messing with the rear seat latch since there is no string attached to the release arm and it is a bitch to release it. You could just attach a string or a wire to the release lever of the rear seat but I got so frustrated trying to release it I pulled the latch right out of the seat. It is held in only buy the foam with lag screws so be careful trying to release it or you can do what I did and pull it right out. On our cars the rear seat DOSE fold down but the release mechanism is missing.