principledchiro

Hello MBW. Yesterday picked up a 2006 CL55 AMG. I understood the trunk could only be opened via the little key attached to the FOB. There aren't any clicks or clunks from actuator and/or motor that opens automatically. Appreciate help. Thank you.

awiner

The truck can also be opened from the drivers side door control panel as we as the trunk latch button under the rear deck lid.

gslse21b

very familiar with that issue being a cracked housing on the trunk lid release actuator . its air powered and when the housing cracks it fails to unlock . my last 3 w215s had that issue

principledchiro

Yes, the button on drivers door and FOB won't open trunk. It also appears that the passenger side top of trunk, where it meets the rear glass is slightly raised. Will examine the possibility of a cracked actuator.

awiner

If anything in the vacuum systems is inoperative, you need to the the metal key blade in the lock cylinder to pop the trunk and gain access via manual means.

principledchiro

Thx U. Yes, been using key to open trunk.

awiner

Pull vacuum latch out and repair/replace the broken plastic vacuum pucks. So a search and you will find all the info you need on repair and parts.