Q: My trunk doesn't open from the outside with the key nor does the remote work to get it to open.

asked by on March 01, 2017

My trunk doesn't open from the outside with the key nor does the remote work to get it to open. I have to climb through the backseat into the trunk and step on this lever in order for the trunk to open. What gives? It opens inside, but not outside. :(
My car has an automatic transmission.

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