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Fifty 2SS · 11-05-2016, 02:04 PM

My trunk will not open. I hit the button on the remote and in the car and I here a click but the trunk does not open. Tried pushing the trunk down and pushing the button. I climbed in the trunk and pulled the emergency handle and nothing happens. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Strider044 · 11-05-2016, 02:09 PM

i'm guessing with 101 post you just didn't get this SS, so I suggest getting into the trunk and taking off the liner and unscrew the lock? I would guess that's the only option.

rjdapilmoto · 11-05-2016, 02:25 PM

Your trunk lid latch has gone bad. You'll have to have it replaced.

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KJS · 11-05-2016, 05:18 PM

Tell the trunk monkey to stop monkeying around and let the trunk lid go up - NOW!

Jim Clelland · 11-05-2016, 10:53 PM

It could be low voltage level. Mine will do that if the car sits for a couple weeks.

chargerfan2 · 11-05-2016, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by D Nasty

Anyone have any other suggestions?

DaFisch · 11-05-2016, 11:21 PM

Try to use a battery charger overnight and try in morning. If it works then it'/ time for battery/maybe alternator

CamaroFred · 11-06-2016, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chargerfan2

My neighbor asked me once if I could open her trunk as she had locked her keys in it. I walked into my garage and came back with that.
She said, "Uh... I think I'll wait for my dad to get home with the spare key."

I still wish Chevy would have included mechanical key cylinders for the trunk and passenger door.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 11-06-2016, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Clelland

It could be low voltage level. Mine will do that if the car sits for a couple weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFisch

Try to use a battery charger overnight and try in morning. If it works then it'/ time for battery/maybe alternator

He tried the manual handle as well so its lock related

Fifty 2SS · 11-06-2016, 07:14 AM

I tried it every way possible car running, ignition on everything I can think of. Does someone have a pic of the lock with the liner off so I can see the lock. I am a big guy so climbing in the trunk and unbolting it is not going to be fun. So th pic may be helpful. I also have a subwoofer in there which does not help.

Fifty 2SS · 11-06-2016, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone have a pick of the lock assembly without the liner in place? I am a big guy and there is a subwoofer box in the trunk so the pic may help me have the proper tools once I climb in there.

redcoats1976 · 11-06-2016, 12:53 PM

had to break the tailight lens on my sons honda del sol to get into the trunk yesterday.its a 2 seat sporty car with a solid steel wall between passenger compartment and trunk so there was no other way.once the remnants of the light were unbolted and removed he was able to reach in and trip the latch.not an ideal solution since theres a way through by folding down the back seat in our cars though.know anybody smaller who could be persuaded to do it for you?

Scalded Dog · 11-06-2016, 02:05 PM

I just went and looked at my trunk latch. I don't think you'll be able to remove the liner without either tearing it up.

However, I did notice that near the latch area, on the interior of the trunk lid, there is a hole that sort of appears to be a 1/4" drive "keyhole." I am guessing that if you were to use a flathead screwdriver that fits into the hole just right, or better, if you have a 1/4" accessory head on a screwdriver (like a nut driver?), then I'm guessing it will manually pop the trunk.

I'll try to post pics... having some connection issues right now.

Scalded Dog · 11-06-2016, 02:16 PM

Perhaps these will shed some light:

11-05-2016, 02:04 PM	#1
Fifty 2SS Drives: 2017 Fifty 2SS w NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Hickory, Tennessee Posts: 160	Trunk will not open My trunk will not open. I hit the button on the remote and in the car and I here a click but the trunk does not open. Tried pushing the trunk down and pushing the button. I climbed in the trunk and pulled the emergency handle and nothing happens. Anyone have any other suggestions?

11-05-2016, 02:09 PM	#2
Strider044 Drives: 2015 2ss/rs Commemorative edition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winter Garden, Fl (Orlando) Posts: 423	i'm guessing with 101 post you just didn't get this SS, so I suggest getting into the trunk and taking off the liner and unscrew the lock? I would guess that's the only option. __________________ 2015 2ss/rs Commemorative Edition - DynoSteve Tune, NPP, Hotchkis sport springs 19110, Zl1/1LE rear swaybar, VR-DRX CAI, VaraRam VRX-93, Z28 spoiler

11-05-2016, 02:25 PM	#3
rjdapilmoto DAP-ONE [COTW - 12/23/13] Drives: 2010 - 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,907 View My Garage	Your trunk lid latch has gone bad. You'll have to have it replaced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Featured in "Wild About Cars" - October 2012 DAP-ONE's Build Journal

11-05-2016, 05:18 PM	#4
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	Tell the trunk monkey to stop monkeying around and let the trunk lid go up - NOW! __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

11-05-2016, 11:21 PM	#7
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	Try to use a battery charger overnight and try in morning. If it works then it'/ time for battery/maybe alternator __________________ 2011 Victory Red 22/RS Forged 418 Ls3 from Texas Speed, LSX heads from Texas Speed, Tick Turbo cam, Jakes/PCM/Billet 4l80e, 3200 Stall converter from Circle D, DSS 750 hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, stock 3.23 gears, TSW Wheels Front 20x10 Rear 20x11.5, Fabberage Twin Turbo Supercharger Killer kit with Upgraded Turbos, Squash Dual fuel pump, Full BMR Suspension/bushings, Holly High Rise intake manifold, ID1300 Injectors, Megan Coilovers, PCM of NC plug and play trans kit. HP/TQ TBA

11-05-2016, 10:53 PM	#5
Jim Clelland Drives: 2010 2SS rally yellow Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 26	It could be low voltage level. Mine will do that if the car sits for a couple weeks.

11-06-2016, 07:14 AM	#10
Fifty 2SS Drives: 2017 Fifty 2SS w NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Hickory, Tennessee Posts: 160	I tried it every way possible car running, ignition on everything I can think of. Does someone have a pic of the lock with the liner off so I can see the lock. I am a big guy so climbing in the trunk and unbolting it is not going to be fun. So th pic may be helpful. I also have a subwoofer in there which does not help.

11-06-2016, 10:11 AM	#11
Fifty 2SS Drives: 2017 Fifty 2SS w NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Hickory, Tennessee Posts: 160	Thanks for the replies. Does anyone have a pick of the lock assembly without the liner in place? I am a big guy and there is a subwoofer box in the trunk so the pic may help me have the proper tools once I climb in there.

11-06-2016, 12:53 PM	#12
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	had to break the tailight lens on my sons honda del sol to get into the trunk yesterday.its a 2 seat sporty car with a solid steel wall between passenger compartment and trunk so there was no other way.once the remnants of the light were unbolted and removed he was able to reach in and trip the latch.not an ideal solution since theres a way through by folding down the back seat in our cars though.know anybody smaller who could be persuaded to do it for you?

11-06-2016, 02:05 PM	#13
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	I just went and looked at my trunk latch. I don't think you'll be able to remove the liner without either tearing it up. However, I did notice that near the latch area, on the interior of the trunk lid, there is a hole that sort of appears to be a 1/4" drive "keyhole." I am guessing that if you were to use a flathead screwdriver that fits into the hole just right, or better, if you have a 1/4" accessory head on a screwdriver (like a nut driver?), then I'm guessing it will manually pop the trunk. I'll try to post pics... having some connection issues right now.

11-06-2016, 02:16 PM	#14
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Perhaps these will shed some light: Attached Images