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Vash · 06-14-2009, 09:23 AM

That's so you don't open it on accident. Like the brand new 2010 Mustang.

On the Mustang forums people are complaining about the position of the button and that it opens while they are driving.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-14-2009, 09:41 AM

Make sure you give the Trunk a good closing. The Camaro can handle it. If you don't the lock mechanism will be off track.

camarossrs2150 · 06-14-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KJS

About 3 weeks ago when I first go the car I was having the clicking sound and the trunk not opening using both the release on the door and the remote. I posted it here.
I sprayed silcone spray around the locking mechanism in the trunk and have not had any problems since then. VIN# 7085.
I've been trying it a couple of times a day since then, no problem....

i tried wd40 today and im 6 for 6 opening the trunk thanks .let see if this works for everybody that has this problem please let us know after you do it

Rockies4 · 06-14-2009, 11:57 PM

Maybe the trunk monkey just needs more food.

Vash · 06-15-2009, 12:10 AM

WD40 is probably to thin an oil for the latch. It should have a little heavy grease from the factory already.

RonC · 06-15-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

when i use the button on my door to open trunk i have to hold the button for a few seconds before it opens and alot of clicking going on . anybody have simular problem not sure if written about yet .but the guy that wrote the poem mentioned something that he hopes the trunk latch opens thanks

Same problem here too. Worked for the first 2 weeks and then started this.

Vash · 06-15-2009, 12:25 AM

Is there any adjusting screws for the latch loop or the hook mechanism? If so re-adjust.

camarossrs2150 · 06-15-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RonC

Same problem here too. Worked for the first 2 weeks and then started this.

try wd40 or lithium greese then write back

*mlee* · 06-15-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SS!!

I too have been having this problem.....I need to push down on the trunk lid to get it to open after it clicks...then you have to push the button again and then close the trunk to get it to latch shut....it is going back to dealer this week...paid too much money to have this problem.

Trunk pops but doesn't open. Have to push down on it hard and pop it again.... and I am closing hard everytime too. Kind of a crap shoot whether it opens or not.

I'll try the lube job this evening... sounds like that may work...

camarossrs2150 · 06-15-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

i tried wd40 today and im 6 for 6 opening the trunk thanks .let see if this works for everybody that has this problem please let us know after you do it

12 for 12 after wd40ing

turleylox · 06-22-2009, 09:07 PM

I'm having the same problem here too. My vin # is 7232

SSCam15 · 06-24-2009, 07:24 PM

Mine started doing that yesterday. Have had it for 1 weeks. VIN# 7108. Will try grease and let you guys know also.

TomSlick · 06-25-2009, 08:17 AM

Seems to be a common problem... mine did the same thing too.
Once I got it open, I made it do some opening "aerobics" over and over to get it going.
Hasnt happened again... so far

1camaro70 · 06-25-2009, 08:31 AM

If someone plays with the emergency trunk release, glow in the dark, the trunk will not release, you have to crawl in through back seat, pull release and open, also have been having same problem as the others here, will try the lube.

06-14-2009, 09:41 AM	#16
BrianGriffin78 Drives: 2009 GMC Yukon Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 920	Make sure you give the Trunk a good closing. The Camaro can handle it. If you don't the lock mechanism will be off track. __________________

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06-14-2009, 09:23 AM	#15
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	That's so you don't open it on accident. Like the brand new 2010 Mustang. On the Mustang forums people are complaining about the position of the button and that it opens while they are driving.

06-14-2009, 11:57 PM	#18
Rockies4 Drives: PT Cruiser 02 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 791	Maybe the trunk monkey just needs more food.

06-15-2009, 12:10 AM	#19
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	WD40 is probably to thin an oil for the latch. It should have a little heavy grease from the factory already.

06-15-2009, 12:25 AM	#21
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Is there any adjusting screws for the latch loop or the hook mechanism? If so re-adjust.

06-22-2009, 09:07 PM	#25
turleylox Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Smiths Grove, KY Posts: 207 View My Garage	I'm having the same problem here too. My vin # is 7232

06-24-2009, 07:24 PM	#26
SSCam15 Drives: '83 Blk SC & '10 RYell 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 21	Mine started doing that yesterday. Have had it for 1 weeks. VIN# 7108. Will try grease and let you guys know also.

06-25-2009, 08:17 AM	#27
TomSlick Drives: 2014 RED HTO 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fairfax VA Posts: 115	Seems to be a common problem... mine did the same thing too. Once I got it open, I made it do some opening "aerobics" over and over to get it going. Hasnt happened again... so far

06-25-2009, 08:31 AM	#28
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	If someone plays with the emergency trunk release, glow in the dark, the trunk will not release, you have to crawl in through back seat, pull release and open, also have been having same problem as the others here, will try the lube.