Trunk won't open but makes a noise
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probably just a stuck latch, if you get it open, you should clean and lubricate it. Now, to get into the trunk, have you tried giving the trunk a few good (but non-destructive) swats near the latching area...to perhaps wiggle it free? I would ask someone to hit the button while you gently bang on the trunk...try pushing the trunk down before the release button is triggered also. After a half dozen or so attempts, wait several minutes, just in case the solenoid gets a little warm when being overworked. Hate to lose that puppy!
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I agree with H2Oboy, try releasing after tapping or pushing up and down on the trunk lid in all directions. I suspect you will get it to free itself and once you do lubricate the latch well. Does the trunk lid appear to be at the right height? or is it too low? If so be sure to adjust prior to closing!
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Any difference using the key to open the trunk ? Other thing I am thinking of is failure of one or both gas struts. These lift the lid when you release it, but if they have gone, this doesn't happen with the result you can't lift the lid. I had this happen with my car. £28 later I was back in business.
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