How do I open the trunk/boot?

Chevvy1980 · 02-23-2026, 10:18 PM

Hi Camaro team.

My partner has inherited a 1991 camaro rs. We are in the United Kingdom & it`s imported.

We are totally unable to open the trunk/boot on it, the switch on the centre console doesn`t work, there`s no lock on the outside to put a key into.

I know for a fact the trunk opens as I`ve seen it open, i just never saw how the previous owner managed to open it, as they`ve passed away we have no one to ask really.

Is there anyway we can open the trunk please?

Mr_Draco · 02-24-2026, 01:09 AM

Try this, start at 45 seconds.

I know the one in the video is an '88 but still may apply. He says in the video for the button to work the car must be off, in park, and the hand brake engaged.

Chevvy1980 · 02-24-2026, 06:23 AM

Thank you for that.

I think I`ve tried that & it still does`nt work.

I can`t view the video, I don`t do you tube really. But thank you for the help.

ariZona28 · 02-24-2026, 09:50 AM

Just FWIW you may want to check out ThirdGen.org. While there are plenty of 3rd Gen guys here, that forum caters specifically to '82 to '92 folks. You might find the info you need. Pic is my Dad's '85 Z.

Mr_Draco · 02-24-2026, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevvy1980

I think I`ve tried that & it still does`nt work

If you only think you've tried it, I would go back and try again just in case.

Back when I had my '91 RS, I never used that button, I always used the remote.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-24-2026, 11:20 AM

You might want to ask in here as well..

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33

Chevvy1980 · 02-24-2026, 11:52 AM

Thanks to everyone that has posted replies trying to help.

I have finally found how to do it. Did it earlier, there was quite alot of stuff in the boot/trunk. Sorry americans, in the ( not so ) sunny UK its a boot to us.

Chevvy1980 · 02-24-2026, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariZona28

Just FWIW you may want to check out ThirdGen.org. While there are plenty of 3rd Gen guys here, that forum caters specifically to '82 to '92 folks. You might find the info you need. Pic is my Dad's '85 Z.

Thanks very much for that, I have book marked the page.

Very nice car your dad has there, must be hard to keep it clean being white.

Chevvy1980 · 02-24-2026, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

If you only think you've tried it, I would go back and try again just in case.

Back when I had my '91 RS, I never used that button, I always used the remote.

I tried it again earlier this afternoon, it didn`t work, but then I found how to do it.

Thank you kindly for trying to help though.

02-23-2026, 10:18 PM	#1
Chevvy1980 Drives: chevrolet camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2026 Location: north west Posts: 11 View My Garage	How do I open the trunk/boot? Hi Camaro team. My partner has inherited a 1991 camaro rs. We are in the United Kingdom & it`s imported. We are totally unable to open the trunk/boot on it, the switch on the centre console doesn`t work, there`s no lock on the outside to put a key into. I know for a fact the trunk opens as I`ve seen it open, i just never saw how the previous owner managed to open it, as they`ve passed away we have no one to ask really. Is there anyway we can open the trunk please?

02-24-2026, 09:50 AM	#4
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02-24-2026, 06:23 AM	#3
Chevvy1980 Drives: chevrolet camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2026 Location: north west Posts: 11 View My Garage	Thank you for that. I think I`ve tried that & it still does`nt work. I can`t view the video, I don`t do you tube really. But thank you for the help.

02-24-2026, 11:52 AM	#7
Chevvy1980 Drives: chevrolet camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2026 Location: north west Posts: 11 View My Garage	Thanks to everyone that has posted replies trying to help. I have finally found how to do it. Did it earlier, there was quite alot of stuff in the boot/trunk. Sorry americans, in the ( not so ) sunny UK its a boot to us.