96 Deville

1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
119,000 MILES
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SNAFFU
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Hey im looking into buying a 96 Deville but the owner says that he does not have a key for the trunk and i guess the fuse is blown for the trunk release how should i go about fixing this problem if i buy it? i know i can call a lock smith and its gonna run me about 90$ but once its popped and i replace the fuse the interior release for the trunk with i assume work again?
Feb 16, 2012 at 1:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Won't hurt to try a locksmith-could be the latch actautor-who knows
Feb 16, 2012 at 1:16 AM
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SNAFFU
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Well im going to look at it tomorrow i guess if i push the trunk button and hear no sounds from it , it might be the fuse? how would i know if its the latch actuator?
Feb 16, 2012 at 1:27 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the cluster fuse and trunk release switch
Feb 16, 2012 at 2:08 AM
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