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2001 Cadillac EL Dorado trunk release

Tiny
LARRYDAK
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  • 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,500 MILES
The power trunck release does not work on the dash or on the remote. I have checkled the vault button and it is off. Also the doors open and so does the gas tank door from the remote
Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 9:26 AM

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Tiny
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May be the actuator in the trunk. Open it with the key, now try both the dash button and remove. Test for power with a DVOM, if no power check the fuse, if there is power, the acuator needs to be replaced.
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
LARRYDAK
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I have tried what you said and get no power to the sol. All other Items hooked to that fuse work is there a relay in there some where that could be the problem?

Thanks
larry
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 9:49 AM
Tiny
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Behind the rear seat.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_eldoa_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_eldob_1.jpg

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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 9:56 AM
Tiny
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I will give this a try and let you know
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 11:40 AM
Tiny
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It is that trunk release motor fond that it sticks ever os often I have lubed it but am sure it will need replace some day soon
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
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OK So we are good for a while?
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 2:40 PM
Tiny
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You my name mond jones I had locked my car keys in my trunk of a cadillac Eldorado 2001. The truck release dont work. It shuts to latch on but wont close fully.I dont know if I could or can go thru the back seats to get back there! Is there any other way instead of breaking it cause I darn sure cant afford a locksmith right now but I need my car
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Sunday, December 9th, 2018 AT 3:36 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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You would need to cut out the bulkhead and then weld it back in once you retrieved the keys if you tried to go through the seat. Your best bet would be to call a locksmith, they can use the VIN number to cut a key to open it with no damage. You just need to show proof of ownership and ID. In the long run it would be much cheaper. Plus you would have a spare key to open it if this happens again.
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Sunday, December 9th, 2018 AT 12:09 PM

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