Trunk will not open?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
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  • 2016 CHRYSLER 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,000 MILES
Won't work with the remote. Tried the button on dash same thing. I can fold the back seat and get in if needed.
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 AT 6:50 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The first thing I would do is check fuse # 7 in the rear fuse panel.

Here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If that is okay, I would check to see if the latch is getting signal and if so, replace the latch. Here are the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works and the fuse locations as well. FYI there is a release I have included to help get the trunk open. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
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Monday, September 23rd, 2024 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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So, I climbed in and opened the trunk. Found the latch connector not connected and the plastic trim around the striker off. Someone been there and was trying to just close it so it won't open. They did that because when you connect the latch connector the trunk opens fine. But the issue is, when you close the trunk, it locks the opens again on its own. For now, I found that when I close it and hold it down while it's trying to reopen for couple of seconds it will lock. Seems like the latch opens like it should not sure if this is a common issue where it just opens on its own. Before all that the trunk was not closing when I tried, it would not reach the striker. So, I adjusted the striker and now it closes but again it opens again on its own.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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Latch works fine, I think the button which is a common issue has water inside it and shorted out. Can you find me the part number for the button that is outside on the 3rd brake light?
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Thursday, September 26th, 2024 AT 10:18 AM
Tiny
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Sorry they don't give us the part number for the switch, you are going to need to call the dealer for that. Thanks for letting us know you found the problem though!
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Thursday, September 26th, 2024 AT 11:51 AM

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