Back lights and Car Trunk Malfunctioning?

2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE
67,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AUSTINO
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Good day. Whenever I push the button to open the trunk, the back lights turn on and the car trunk cannot open. Can you please tell me what cause this to happen?

Thank you in advance.
Mar 18, 2023 at 3:58 AM
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MIKE H R
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Check the connections by the battery, make sure there is good ground. check make sure the vehicle distribution box see if there is any loose wires.
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Mar 19, 2023 at 1:17 AM
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AUSTINO
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Okay thank you.
Mar 19, 2023 at 4:08 AM
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MIKE H R
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Use a static voltage check to make sure you are getting voltage to the trunk release when you hit the button. Let me know how what you find?
Mike
Mar 19, 2023 at 5:55 AM
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AUSTINO
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Okay thanks Mike, going to work on it. I will let you know what I find.
Mar 19, 2023 at 6:36 AM
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MIKE H R
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Okay, let me know how you make out.
Mike
Mar 20, 2023 at 2:21 AM
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