trunk release button

1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
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JERRYSLOAN
The above item will not work. I tried manual and remote and they will not work.
Sep 2, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is a trunk release relay and fuse that needs to be checked. Here is the trunk wiring diagram so you can see how the system works and two guides to help you check the problem out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit


Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers
Sep 3, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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KENDRARUSSELL
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I had this problem until I replaced the trunk solenoid, FYI.
Apr 28, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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