1998 Cadillac Deville Remote mal-function

Tiny
JOHNARM
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  • 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 87,000 MILES
My remote will not open my trunk. It will still unlock and lock the doors, though.

When I push the trunk button, I get nothing, not even clicking.

I tried my spare remote, with the same results.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 7:17 AM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Does fuel door remote work?
Will trunk button on dash open trunk?
Let me know and will advise
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 7:58 AM
Tiny
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Fuel door-yes
dash button-no
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 8:23 AM
Tiny
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Check to see if Valet switch is on located in glovebox
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 9:52 AM
Tiny
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I looked at it to make sure it was off. Could the contact for that button be dirty or corroaded.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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Possible causes
valet switch
Body Control Module
relay
solenoid
open trunk disconnect solenoid trem. Put test light to term.A black/white wire operate remote if it lights solenoid is faulty.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 10:10 AM

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