Trunk handle popout
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2004 S500, 1999 C230
Trunk handle popout
My '04 S500 has the little handle above the license plate that pops out to use to close the trunk and then recesses. I do not have the automatic trunk closer.
The handle has come unsync'ed. It pops out *after* closing the trunk lid, stays out for 20 sec or so, then goes back.
Anyone know how to resyncrhonize it?
The handle has come unsync'ed. It pops out *after* closing the trunk lid, stays out for 20 sec or so, then goes back.
Anyone know how to resyncrhonize it?
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
No, I don't. But if you could figure out how to get it to stick out that way when you were driving, it would be a great thing to have when you're being followed by a rude driver. 
Seriously, I have posted information on doing a lot of syncs and resets, but haven't seen that one.
Seriously, I have posted information on doing a lot of syncs and resets, but haven't seen that one.
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04 S430 (sold),05 X5 4.4i, 02 325i, 87 560SL, 85 Alfa Romeo
My '04 S500 has the little handle above the license plate that pops out to use to close the trunk and then recesses. I do not have the automatic trunk closer.
The handle has come unsync'ed. It pops out *after* closing the trunk lid, stays out for 20 sec or so, then goes back.
Anyone know how to resyncrhonize it?
The handle has come unsync'ed. It pops out *after* closing the trunk lid, stays out for 20 sec or so, then goes back.
Anyone know how to resyncrhonize it?
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2005 E350 wagon
I have the same exact issue after installing a new PSE pump...were you able to resolve it?
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Nope. Bought a new latch assy, and nothing. I'm just glad the thing goes back in. IT's pretty retared the way it works..I just ignore it. It's one of those "features" you only pay attention too when it pops put. They could have deleted that little nuisance and spent the time on a better trunk locking system. But I must admit, I do love the little chrome tongue that sticks out at me after I close my trunk.LOL
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2005 S 500
Nope. Bought a new latch assy, and nothing. I'm just glad the thing goes back in. IT's pretty retared the way it works..I just ignore it. It's one of those "features" you only pay attention too when it pops put. They could have deleted that little nuisance and spent the time on a better trunk locking system. But I must admit, I do love the little chrome tongue that sticks out at me after I close my trunk.LOL
What Was The Part # On The Assy That You Bought ? Was It Keyless Go ??
Let Me Know Ok, I Might Want To Buy The Old Lock Assy From You
Thanks
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The latching assy has all of the vaccum cylinders and the latching mechanism attached to it. I trashed the old assembly a while ago.
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Nope. Bought a new latch assy, and nothing. I'm just glad the thing goes back in. IT's pretty retared the way it works..I just ignore it. It's one of those "features" you only pay attention too when it pops put. They could have deleted that little nuisance and spent the time on a better trunk locking system. But I must admit, I do love the little chrome tongue that sticks out at me after I close my trunk.LOL
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2005 S 500
Nope. THey are actually broken down into two parts. The lock assy. and the latch assy. The lock assy is the part that has the keylock and the metal handle.
The latching assy has all of the vaccum cylinders and the latching mechanism attached to it. I trashed the old assembly a while ago.
The latching assy has all of the vaccum cylinders and the latching mechanism attached to it. I trashed the old assembly a while ago.
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2005 E350 wagon
Nope. Bought a new latch assy, and nothing. I'm just glad the thing goes back in. IT's pretty retared the way it works..I just ignore it. It's one of those "features" you only pay attention too when it pops put. They could have deleted that little nuisance and spent the time on a better trunk locking system. But I must admit, I do love the little chrome tongue that sticks out at me after I close my trunk.LOL
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03 mercedes s55
hi my s55 have the same defect, can u pls tell me how the shop reset the pse pump to get the trunk handle to work in the right way..
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2003 S500 2007 GL450
You might try resetting the PSE computer by removing the yellow 20-Amp fuse located behind the courtesy floor light that is behind the right-rear passenger's heels. Just pop the light assembly out, remove the yellow fuse, put it back in, and see if that helps.
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S-series 2003 S500 4matic
The feature may be turned off, that is what can cause the handle not to come out and/ or retract when it is supposed to. To check the status of the feature (active of not) requires a STAR diagnostic system. Takes just a few moments to see if active or not. No other way that I know of to see if feature is enabled or not.
