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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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My trunk won't open by using the drivers side door lock. I can hear the actuator but the trunk does not seem to unlock. If I activate the unlock using my outside drivers door lock and someone pushes in the trunk buttom it will come open. This is a problem as I do not extra person with me everytime I want to open the trunk. Please help.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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The actual problem aside, why do you need an extra person? Can you not use your key to open the trunk manually?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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No for some reason the key won't work. The only way is with an extra person to put in on the button and pull up, while I unlock the car with the driver's side door lock. I'm thinking that the key I have is a valet key and only works in doors and igntion.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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i think the valet key is an actual key with no FOB. I havent seen mine in a while.
can you unlock the glove compartment? the valet does not open the glove compartment.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 01:07 PM
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Ok, I think this is my issue, Is it possible to get a new key cut from the VIN?
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Yes. I got a new key a few years ago, it was easy at the dealership's service department.

I would give them a call and see what it costs and what you need. you should be able to search on the forum for more detail on the cost and such.

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