[IndyDiesel]

Have 15 Diesel and the trunk latch was getting lazy, at first I thought it was extreme cold, well it’s worse now really won’t open. Wouldn’t be a huge deal but I have 13500 miles on since I added DEF. the 35% indicator has not displayed yet which seems odd. I drive lot of highway miles.

Anyone else had issues with trunk latch? If so what is the fix? Thanks

It seems the same whether u use the button dash area or the key fob. Can hear it click but doesn’t seem to release.

 

[carbon02]

You mean it won't " pop open" when you release the latch?

You'll see two torsion bars inside the trunk that act as the spring mechanism to keep the trunk lid open. Spray with silicone and displace any moisture that might be on the pivot points.

If you're referring to the outside switch, there were problems with early ones being sealed from rain entering them. Dorman has replacement switches.

 

[IndyDiesel]

You mean it won't " pop open" when you release the latch?

You'll see two torsion bars inside the trunk that act as the spring mechanism to keep the trunk lid open. Spray with silicone and displace any moisture that might be on the pivot points.

If you're referring to the outside switch, there were problems with early ones being sealed from rain entering them. Dorman has replacement switches.

The latch isn’t releasing at all, not sure how to lubricate if it won’t open.

 

[sailurman]

Mine sticks every once in awhile. I'll here it click but nothing. I push down on the trunk lid and it engages again.

 

[boraz]

push down on the trunk and hit the fob

 

[boraz]

The latch isn’t releasing at all, not sure how to lubricate if it won’t open.

put the rear seats down, reach for the "trapped in the trunk interior release" that every car has

 

[IndyDiesel]

put the rear seats down, reach for the "trapped in the trunk interior release" that every car has

That’s a decent idea. That gets it open. I still have a problem with it not operating. I will figure it out after I get open again. I don’t think it’s a lubrication issue, will probably replace the latch mechanism.

 

[IndyDiesel]

push down on the trunk and hit the fob

I have tried that and it didn’t work

 

[boraz]

use the button dash area

15 have factory dash trunk button? or aftermarket?....wiring to the bcm still good?

i added aftermarket one replacing the airbag light

 

[boraz]

I have tried that and it didn’t work

copy

the outside button leaking and corroded is super common, warranty fix and upgraded button

the torsion bars needing adjusting is super common

your issue is newish here.

 

[IndyDiesel]

15 have factory dash trunk button? or aftermarket?....wiring to the bcm still good?

i added aftermarket one replacing the airbag light

15 has a button under radio where the unlock door button is on the 14. I like that feature

 

[boraz]

15 has a button under radio where the unlock door button is on the 14. I like that feature

well la di dah

nice move by them

 

[IndyDiesel]

well la di dah

nice move by them

The unlock door button is on the door panel like most cars on the 15

 

[MRO1791]

The latch isn’t releasing at all, not sure how to lubricate if it won’t open.

Fold the rear seats down, crawl in and pull the manual emergency release. Investigate for the problem.. hope that helps.

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