Turn ignition off, trunk opens ... how to troubleshoot?
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Turn ignition off, trunk opens ... how to troubleshoot?
Ok. Picked up a used 2004 this past week and for the most part, it seems OK, though I noticed it doing something rather odd today.
When I turn the ignition switch off (engine isn't running, just powering the electrics), the trunk opens.
I'm assuming there a short somewhere, but since I'm a complete novice (especially when it comes to electrics), I'm not sure where to start. Any suggestions?
When I turn the ignition switch off (engine isn't running, just powering the electrics), the trunk opens.
I'm assuming there a short somewhere, but since I'm a complete novice (especially when it comes to electrics), I'm not sure where to start. Any suggestions?
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Easiest way to trouble shoot would be to disconnect the trunk button and see if the problem persists. If so then find the trunk wire located in the doorsill and cut it ( You can always re-solder it.
If the trunk still opens up until you cut the wire then its PCM related. In which case I would just enable the valet trunk mode in the glove box and be done with it unfortunately.
Easiest way to trouble shoot would be to disconnect the trunk button and see if the problem persists. If so then find the trunk wire located in the doorsill and cut it ( You can always re-solder it.
If the trunk still opens up until you cut the wire then its PCM related. In which case I would just enable the valet trunk mode in the glove box and be done with it unfortunately.
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Easiest way to trouble shoot would be to disconnect the trunk button and see if the problem persists. If so then find the trunk wire located in the doorsill and cut it ( You can always re-solder it.
If the trunk still opens up until you cut the wire then its PCM related. In which case I would just enable the valet trunk mode in the glove box and be done with it unfortunately.
Easiest way to trouble shoot would be to disconnect the trunk button and see if the problem persists. If so then find the trunk wire located in the doorsill and cut it ( You can always re-solder it.
If the trunk still opens up until you cut the wire then its PCM related. In which case I would just enable the valet trunk mode in the glove box and be done with it unfortunately.
I'll try disconnecting the trunk release button and see what happens. Thanks!
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there is a relay, and the 3 switches, and these are just powered all the time. the switches ground the relay coil, and then it powers the trunk actuator.
since its always powered, but the trunk opens with the ignition, we have to suspect driver error, or aftermarket junk first, next suspect is the relay itself. if this was a German car, this would be the other way around, relay, aftermarket BS and then you...
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