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I just discovered my trunk release button on my remote keyless entry key flob doesn't work. The lock / unlock and panic buttons work fine. When I press the trunk button I can hear the clicking in the module under the dash but my trunk doesn't release. The trunk opens fine with a key and from the release lever on the floor beside the drivers seat.
Any ideas what the problem might be?
Norman
Montreal Canada
1998 LX V6 ATX
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PW PL AC Cruise RKE
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Is it an aftermarket keyless entry?
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Norman
Montreal Canada
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The mechanism may be faulty.I had mine replaced about 800000 kms ago.Same symptoms. It still dysfunctions at times, especially when quite cold out.
The mechanism may be sticking and might just require some lubrication.
stock 95 LX,6cyl ATX
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This recent thread contains info of interest:
http://www.contour.org/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=006999
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
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What about the enable/disable lever down at the latch assembly? Check you owners manual.
AL
Red '98 SVT E0 3098/6535
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B&M with reverse lockout disabled and centering spring removed
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My owners manual doesn't say anything about the disable feature for the keyless entry. The red switch in the trunk mechanism only disables the inside lever from opening the trunk.
Thanks anyway
Norman
Montreal Canada
1998 LX V6 ATX
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Ford repaired my remote keyless entry under warranty but not without a fight as well as several calls to Ford customer service. The dealership insisted there was nothing wrong with the remote except for a spring replacement. When I took the car in I showed the service advisor what the problem was
- keyless remote wouldn't work on trunk
- inside lever worked fine
- key worked fine
When I called Thursday about my car, they told me I had to pay for the repair ($80.00 taxes included). I argued with everyone at Ford CS I could grab and when I got to the dealer, they honored the warranty.... advising me this was a "good will gesture"...and the part still wasn't covered.
What a load of crap!
Norman
Montreal Canada
1998 LX V6 ATX
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PW PL AC Cruise RKE
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Glad to hear you stuck to your guns on this, what an idiotic response by dealer. Bumper to bumper, extended coverage means just that, with the exception of normal wear items (e.g. brake pads) and perhaps physical adjustments. The latter are usually only covered for a short time with the normal factory warranty.
I think I would try out another dealer in the future.
p.s. Did they replace latch, solenoid and/or install spring add-on?
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
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all i can say to u guys fussin about keyless entry is lasy!! comon that not a big problem!! put the key into the slot and turn it and presto wow it opens !!! geez u guys really crack me up yes i have keyless entry as well but im not used to it so im still using the key to get into the trunk and the doors ........ ewwww i have to touch the door to open it but my key might get dirty lol lmao!!!!!!!!!!!  :p :p
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