1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue TRUNK

Tiny
MATRIX101
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  • 1998 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
MY TRUNK WONT OPEN WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE DEVICE. NOR WITH THE BUTTON FROM THE INSIDE. BUT I HEAR A CLICK SOUND WHEN I TRY THE BUTTON LIKE SOMETHING TRYING TO ENGAGE, I HAVE CHECKED THE FUSS AND THERE ARE NO BLOWN FUSS
MATTER OF FACT I DIDNT EVEN SEE A FUSS FOR THE TRUNK.
Monday, August 9th, 2010 AT 9:27 AM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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If you hear clicking than the fuse for the trunk is fine. Since you can hear the little solenoid click when you press the button but it doesn't open, it may be that the trunk latch needs to be lubricated or hasn't been closed fully the last time.A light push down on the trunk lid may be all that is needed to fully close it and reset the latch mechanism. Despite common thought, slamming the trunk is rarely needed and usually subjects the electrical parts to higher stress, causing them to fail early.
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
BENDAK
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I have the same problem, and hear the clicking in the glove box when I hit the button.
How do I know how to fix the 'trunk 'latch' in the trunk?
Where can I get a good latch?
My 99 intrigue is very similar to matrix problem.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2011 AT 1:56 AM

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