[bizutch]

She has a trunk release that can be activated by the key fob or a handle in the door (which apparently is an electronic trigger?).

For some freaking reason, it activates all the freaking time at random. I had to disconnect the plug where it attaches in the trunk. All the forums are filled with insane nimrods and the dealership's parts/service guys are clueless.

Anybody know what it is that is short circuiting? Never knew something so trivial could be so inconvenient, but it's driving me nuts. Don't know if it's the trigger in the door or something at the "actuator" (right word?) in the trunk at the latch.

And don't worry....I won't work on it if it requires more than a screwdriver to access.

 

[binary visions]

Funny, I had a rental Sonata that did that as well. It was the weirdest thing; I had this rental car for 2 days and every time I came back to it, the stupid trunk was open.

It was a little disturbing when I parked it on the side of the street in Boston and came back to find the trunk open...

 

[stevew]

it's not a vw...therefore it shouldn't be happening.

all other car brands are perfect according to white guys who ride bikes in the woods.

 

[jimmydean]

Short...

 

[Westy]

I am guessing that illegal immigrants are using your wife's car to smuggle drugs. They have installed a remote to open and close the trunk for easy and inconspicuous access.

 

[kazlx]

Just do yourself a favor and take it to the dealer.

 

[profro]

Keep it unplugged and just open it with the key like we have been doing with cars for years. Some modern "conveniences" are just stupid.

On a related note, the new foot open from Ford is the stupidest thing I have seen. Its amazing how we have regressed as a culture. God gave us arms and opposable thumbs for a reason.

 

[kazlx]

The whole self parallel parking thing pisses me off to no end. If you can't parallel park, you shouldn't be driving an f'ing car.

 

[HAB]

The whole self parallel parking thing pisses me off to no end. If you can't parallel park, you shouldn't be driving an f'ing car.

I once had to do a Chinese fire drill at a stop light in the middle of Old Town Pasadena because the friend who was driving me to dinner couldn't parallel park.

 

[Wingnut]

Probably just some gunk packed up in the micro switch in the trunk release "lever"...

 

[Dirtrider]

Probably just some gunk packed up in the micro switch in the trunk release "lever"...

Thats what I was thinking. Maybe spray some contact cleaner on the connections and see if that works.

 

[CBJ]

I would buy her a new car something nice.

 

[ultraNoob]

It's a Nissan. Known issues with momentary pressure switch in oem fob. Replace fob and reprogram it to the body control module yourself. Ebay haz aftermarket ones that work great, are smaller, and come with programming instructions.

 

[jdcamb]

Its broken...

 

[?????]

Try it now.

 

[bizutch]

It's a Nissan. Known issues with momentary pressure switch in oem fob. Replace fob and reprogram it to the body control module yourself. Ebay haz aftermarket ones that work great, are smaller, and come with programming instructions.

What's an "momentary pressure switch in oem fob"? Reprogram what? Sounds legit????

 

[Kanye West]

All the forums are filled with insane nimrods

And you expected Ridemonkey to be different why?

 

[CBJ]

One of the great qualities of the lounge.

 

[bizutch]

When of the great qualities of the lounge.

Whom?

 

[DirtyMike]

It's a Nissan. Known issues with momentary pressure switch in oem fob. Replace fob and reprogram it to the body control module yourself. Ebay haz aftermarket ones that work great, are smaller, and come with programming instructions.

This.. Nissan Key fob's... <remote> have known issues..Last five I have looked at for this have all been fixed with new remotes

 

[bizutch]

The key chain did it? Impossible! Thanks. Both of hers have broken loopholes anyway. Ordered off EBay. RM is life! :rock out:

 

[SkaredShtles]

You remember when trunks would only open with a key? Ahhh... the good ol' days.

 

[bizutch]

You remember when trunks would only open with a key? Ahhh... the good ol' days.

Hey Grandpa!!! Turn your lights down...

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Hey Grandpa!!! Turn your lights down...

Dimwit...

 

[DirtyMike]

Hey Grandpa!!! Turn your lights down...

i actually miss floor mounted dimmer switches, I hate having them mounted in the blinker switches

 

[bizutch]

Do you stand and stare at the sun until your eyes burst into flames pops???

http://www.hulu.com/watch/4303

 

[NuMexJoe]

I've had kids climb into my '65 Impala (or my '92 Cherokee, for that matter), point at the window crank, and ask "What's that do?" And don't get me started on the auto-door-lock feature on wifey's mommyvan....

You remember when trunks would only open with a key? Ahhh... the good ol' days.

 

[bizutch]

I found a pic of SkaredShtles, DirtyMike & NuMexJoe at the last RM gathering:

 

[SkaredShtles]

That one in the plaid shirt is totally me.

 

[bizutch]

Update: The stupid key fobs they sent me will not program to the wife's car. I blame Sanjuro.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Update: The stupid key fobs they sent me will not program to the wife's car. I blame Sanjuro.

Should have ordered smart key fobs.