trunk pop?

I have a 95 caprice and recently my trunk pop will not work inside the glove box or on my remote. I push the button and nothing happens. Anyone had this problem before?

Check your fuses.

i cant find a fuse in the book that has anything to do with a rear lid release or trunk release. I do notice a small black box on the back of the trunk lock that must release the lock when the button is pushed. Is it possible this needs replacing?

That should be the solenoid. To prevent wasting money on parts that might not need to be replaced, test the voltage present on this line. Have a helper press the trunk pop button while you check the voltage on this line. If you get 0 volts, the solenoid won't be the problem.

There is a fuse for every electric system in the car. Check the fuse block. I have a Haynes book for my own car and it didn't detail the fact there are three fuses that control the ECM. It showed one, which made tracing a problem with my ECM, several years back, pretty interesting. The problem was a blown fuse (due to a failed, shorted sensor) that was not in the book.

ok thanks for the help i will check all fuses. hopefully one of them is blown.

ok thanks for the help i will check all fuses. hopefully one of them is blown.

it was suggested to actuate the trunk release and see if the voltage is at the release connector.. I would also check this out as recommended. it is very possible the trunk actuator is defective.

you could also jump 12 volts to the truck actuator connection to see if it works. measure resistance of the truck actuator coil. etc...

Not sure if this is the case with you......some systems have a slider switch near the solenoid, to enable/disable the system.....otherwise, disconnect harness to solenoid, and attach a test light....then operate the system with either switch...if it lights, it's the solenoid...if it doesn't, it's the circuit....

thanks for the help guys. solenoid was shot.

thanks for the help guys. solenoid was shot.


thanks for the repair info. where did you buy the replacement new/used ?

i got it at a junk yard for 3 bucks.

i got it at a junk yard for 3 bucks.

how was the junk yard stock on these 94-96 caprices ?

there was only 1 there. so not stocked very well at all.