trunk wont open with remote

2006 BUICK REGAL
111,000 MILES
Avatar
NCARRAWAY
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Why can I not open my car's trunk with the remote keyless fob nor with the trunk release button in the glove compartment? The key will open it. On cold mornings the trunk can not be opened with the remote keyless fog nor the trunk release button located in the glove compartment and when it is opened with the trunk's key the trunk light doesn't come on. Later in the day the remote keyless fog will open the trunk and the trunk light does come on.
Oct 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 110,190 POSTS
Check to see if there is power to the release mechanism in the trunk.
Oct 11, 2011 at 1:47 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
NCARRAWAY
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
There doesn't seem to be power to the release mechanism. When the key fog is pressed the release mechanism is not activated, but later it works fine. What would prevent power to the release mechanism? Thanks.
Oct 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 110,190 POSTS
Since it works sometimes, it can't be a fuse. My first guess is a bad ground to the circuit. It could also be a broken or damaged wire.
Oct 12, 2011 at 12:37 AM