SL/R230: Trunk Release not workking
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Trunk Release not workking
The trunk trunk lid will not open. I have tried the trunk handle, release button on the door, key fob, and the auxiliary key inserted under the trunk lid. There is no resistance on the trunk handle when i pull it. The roof is down. Im guessing its the release assembly. Anything i should try before bringing it in??
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The trunk trunk lid will not open. I have tried the trunk handle, release button on the door, key fob, and the auxiliary key inserted under the trunk lid. There is no resistance on the trunk handle when i pull it. The roof is down. Im guessing its the release assembly. Anything i should try before bringing it in??
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Just tried that and yes it works. But that is still the only way it works, not with fob or release on door or just pulled the handle. And when i open it with the key i can hear a hissing coming from the locking mechanism. I am assuming that i will cause severe damage to the car if i try raising the roof in this state. Thanks guys, any additional thoughts?
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[QUOTE=Danny1234;8077228]........when i open it with the key i can hear a hissing coming from the locking mechanism. I/QUOTE]
Find the source of the hissing...sounds like you have an air leak.
Find the source of the hissing...sounds like you have an air leak.
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Just tried that and yes it works. But that is still the only way it works, not with fob or release on door or just pulled the handle. And when i open it with the key i can hear a hissing coming from the locking mechanism. I am assuming that i will cause severe damage to the car if i try raising the roof in this state. Thanks guys, any additional thoughts?
Why do you think you will cause damage?
You will not be able to OPEN the roof with a non-functional PSE locking pump.
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that's the problem, thank you all.. Hopefully they can repair it without replacing the unit, About $800 for the parts in Canada, Might have to try Eb#y
that's the problem, thank you all.. Hopefully they can repair it without replacing the unit, About $800 for the parts in Canada, Might have to try Eb#y
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