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NYJets77 · 04-20-2015, 09:36 AM

Happened twice this weekend; somehow via the key fob?
I'm certain I'm not fatfingering it. This happening to anyone else?

Splat1two · 04-20-2015, 09:45 AM

Do you have a spare fob in your car anywhere?

MrChrisLS3 · 04-20-2015, 09:46 AM

I've had mine open a couple of times. Can't say what did it, either pulling the fob out of my pocket and didn't hear or see the trunk open. The trunk button on the door panel is situated where it could get pushed by accident as well.

NYJets77 · 04-20-2015, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splat1two

Do you have a spare fob in your car anywhere?

nope

NYJets77 · 04-20-2015, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

I've had mine open a couple of times. Can't say what did it, either pulling the fob out of my pocket and didn't hear or see the trunk open. The trunk button on the door panel is situated where it could get pushed by accident as well.

definitely not the button, but you may be on to something with the pocket theory....

pyroguy · 04-20-2015, 10:07 AM

CONSTANTLY!!! That's why I don't have my key in my pocket very often.

Red2014SS · 04-20-2015, 10:12 AM

I can't open my trunk with the fob unless I am right next to the car. Even then, I have to hold the button down for several seconds. Sometimes even that doesn't work, so I just use the button in the door. I had planned to ask the dealer to check it out on my next visit, but after reading this thread, I think I may be lucky.

NYJets77 · 04-20-2015, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Yes.

http://www.southerncarparts.com/2010...FQwtaQodwaMAVg

Sucks when traveling and have luggage.

thanks - good idea.

from install instructions:
Note that the Two-Shot relay remembers the first press indefinitely
and will release the trunk on the second press of the button

seems like that just prolongs the problem, but doesn't solve it

edgehead2000 · 04-20-2015, 11:14 AM

I had the same gremlins on my 2010 SS. Just like you I was like 'huh, did I hit the key?'

Mortious · 04-20-2015, 12:13 PM

Happens to me all the time, usually I hear it pop, but when I don't I get the notification on my dash that its open, if there are some speed bumps around, I use them to close it, else its back out to close it.

punkindave · 04-20-2015, 12:54 PM

Happens to me all the time.. Keyfob in the pocket, crouching down or bending over working in the garage presses the f'ing button.

spotticus · 04-20-2015, 03:02 PM

Happened to me the other day, thought I was crazy.

I also don't put my keys in my pocket, they go on a snap lock on a belt loop.

v6sonoma · 04-20-2015, 03:28 PM

If I'm wearing tighter fitting jeans and kneel down or something I've noticed it can happen.

CFD · 04-20-2015, 03:35 PM

Happens constantly, sucks jumping in and starting to go when it shows up, often I clear it and let a good bump take care of it.

04-20-2015, 09:36 AM	#1
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	Random accidental trunk openings Happened twice this weekend; somehow via the key fob? I'm certain I'm not fatfingering it. This happening to anyone else? __________________ My journal: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323840

04-20-2015, 10:07 AM	#6
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	CONSTANTLY!!! That's why I don't have my key in my pocket very often. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-20-2015, 10:12 AM	#7
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	I can't open my trunk with the fob unless I am right next to the car. Even then, I have to hold the button down for several seconds. Sometimes even that doesn't work, so I just use the button in the door. I had planned to ask the dealer to check it out on my next visit, but after reading this thread, I think I may be lucky. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

04-20-2015, 12:13 PM	#10
Mortious Ammo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3 M6) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 229 View My Garage	Happens to me all the time, usually I hear it pop, but when I don't I get the notification on my dash that its open, if there are some speed bumps around, I use them to close it, else its back out to close it. __________________

04-20-2015, 12:54 PM	#11
punkindave The Great Punkin Drives: 2013 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 185	Happens to me all the time.. Keyfob in the pocket, crouching down or bending over working in the garage presses the f'ing button. __________________ Who opened up a fresh box of idiots without finishing the old box, now they're everywhere!! Tesla > Edison

04-20-2015, 09:45 AM	#2
Splat1two Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 94	Do you have a spare fob in your car anywhere?

04-20-2015, 09:46 AM	#3
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	I've had mine open a couple of times. Can't say what did it, either pulling the fob out of my pocket and didn't hear or see the trunk open. The trunk button on the door panel is situated where it could get pushed by accident as well.

04-20-2015, 11:14 AM	#9
edgehead2000 2016 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Drives: Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 844	I had the same gremlins on my 2010 SS. Just like you I was like 'huh, did I hit the key?'

04-20-2015, 03:02 PM	#12
spotticus Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 40 View My Garage	Happened to me the other day, thought I was crazy. I also don't put my keys in my pocket, they go on a snap lock on a belt loop.

04-20-2015, 03:28 PM	#13
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	If I'm wearing tighter fitting jeans and kneel down or something I've noticed it can happen. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

04-20-2015, 03:35 PM	#14
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Happens constantly, sucks jumping in and starting to go when it shows up, often I clear it and let a good bump take care of it.