Starter and trunk release won't work

[youngwatery]

I had to jump start my car this morning. The starter motor didn't have quite enough voltage to kick it over - and eventually gave the telltale clicking noise of a low battery. I was in the driver' seat when the car was started and the jumper cables were removed, so don't ask the question I know you all want to know! I don't think anything got shorted out...

After running the vehicle for a few minutes, I decided to close the trunk (convertible w/ Cadillac style electric trunk). The motorized latch tried to pull down the trunk lid, then stopped prior to fully closing. I tried closing it again, but no luck. It does not work - and the trunk will therefore not fully close. The electronic latch which releases the hood cover would also not operate, so the car is now stuck with the top down. Next - I turned off the engine and tried to re-start the car - and the starter motor would not work at all. It does not even click (like it would if the battery were a bit on the flat side, as it was earlier). I've checked the fuses to see if the tailgate fuse was blown - and it seems OK. I've tried jump starting the car again, but the starter motor will not respond. Most of the electronics (alarm, lights, fan, radio, locks etc.,) still work - and the problem seems related to the aforementioned regions. Any clues?

[greyrealsteam]

i duno bout the starter. but for the trunk motor:

try finding an alternate source of power, look up the EWD for the right ground connections. make sure the alternate power source works. then test the motor, if it works, you've got a bad connection, maybe a fuse. if the motor still doesnt work, go to the junk yard, spend 10 bucks and get yr self a new one, or u can go on ebay, they have them there too.