Trunk doesn't open with remote..????
08-08-2006, 03:30 AM
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Trunk doesn't open with remote..????
after getting the car back after 10 months....the battery was dead so i had to change it......but it seems that from my remote i can close the sunroof by the remote but i can't pop the truck by pressing the unlock buttom once and then pressing and holding........it would work before but not now, does it need to be reprogramed?
08-08-2006, 03:34 AM
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FINALLY!!!!! Congrats man. Some pics would help tho...
Hate to state the obvious...with so much work done, its really gonna be hard to guess what happened...maybe they forgot to hook something up or its simply a computer problem...know what I mean ?
Pics pics pics man!
Hate to state the obvious...with so much work done, its really gonna be hard to guess what happened...maybe they forgot to hook something up or its simply a computer problem...know what I mean ?
Pics pics pics man!
08-08-2006, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Whitey
FINALLY!!!!! Congrats man. Some pics would help tho...
Hate to state the obvious...with so much work done, its really gonna be hard to guess what happened...maybe they forgot to hook something up or its simply a computer problem...know what I mean ?
Pics pics pics man!
Hate to state the obvious...with so much work done, its really gonna be hard to guess what happened...maybe they forgot to hook something up or its simply a computer problem...know what I mean ?
Pics pics pics man!
08-08-2006, 09:07 AM
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dumb question, but did you check to see if you locked the trunck with the key? My understanding is that if you did, it will not open with the remote.
08-08-2006, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Huachipato
dumb question, but did you check to see if you locked the trunck with the key? My understanding is that if you did, it will not open with the remote.
08-08-2006, 12:12 PM
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How much aftermarket stuff is mounted on your trunk lid? Mine is layered with dynomat, and that was enough weight to keep the trunk from opening with the remote.
08-08-2006, 12:24 PM
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That sounds like a possibility, but the 1st thing I would do is to see if your owner's manual has any trouble-shooting tips. If everything other than the hands-free trunk opener works, and if all other suggestions offered here fail, take it to a good indy shop or a trusted dealer.
BTW, I have that feature, but can't remember if I just held the button down or pressed it twice (I use it infrequently). I'll try that later, now that you have mentioned it.
Good luck,
M
BTW, I have that feature, but can't remember if I just held the button down or pressed it twice (I use it infrequently). I'll try that later, now that you have mentioned it.
Good luck,
M
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08-08-2006, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Musikmann
BTW, I have that feature, but can't remember if I just held the button down or pressed it twice (I use it infrequently). I'll try that later, now that you have mentioned it.
Good luck,
M
Good luck,
M
08-08-2006, 03:07 PM
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This might be a dumb suggestion but...
Is it making a popping noise when you hit the button? Mine sticks shut if not opened frequently, so I have to push it up by hand and break the rubber seal.
Also, if your remote battery is getting weak, the trunk will fail to respond.
Is it making a popping noise when you hit the button? Mine sticks shut if not opened frequently, so I have to push it up by hand and break the rubber seal.
Also, if your remote battery is getting weak, the trunk will fail to respond.
08-08-2006, 04:10 PM
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Hey,Whitey is that your girl or is she just a model mooonlighting for moolah???
08-08-2006, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RBrenton
This might be a dumb suggestion but...
Is it making a popping noise when you hit the button? Mine sticks shut if not opened frequently, so I have to push it up by hand and break the rubber seal.
Also, if your remote battery is getting weak, the trunk will fail to respond.
Is it making a popping noise when you hit the button? Mine sticks shut if not opened frequently, so I have to push it up by hand and break the rubber seal.
Also, if your remote battery is getting weak, the trunk will fail to respond.
btw dave...i'll have a thread with some pics that someone took today.......
08-09-2006, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Whitey
I just hit (once) the lower right button for this (the top button being the alarm arming/disarming, and the lower left being the unlock)...isn't it the same for facelift W210's too? .
Try changing the batteries like RBrenton suggested - I bought a pair at the WalMart watch/jewelry counter for $5.95 the other day. I think my dealer charged me quite a bit more
