help with Keyless entry for trunk

**70ssrag** · 07-26-2010, 08:42 AM

I am having problems opening my trunk with my keyless entry remote on my 2000 camaro ss. I can open it from the button inside, but not from the keyless fob. Has anyone had this problem and found the solution?
thanks

**KahanaReef** · 07-26-2010, 08:43 AM

Could be the spring.

I need to press my button twice to open mine witht the fob.

**cammed goat** · 07-26-2010, 05:23 PM

Possibly a weak battery in the fob or a worn out connection at the trunk release button in the fob. If you have a spare fob, try that and let us know how you make out.

**KahanaReef** · 07-26-2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Possibly a weak battery in the fob or a worn out connection at the trunk release button in the fob. If you have a spare fob, try that and let us know how you make out.

I changed my battery and still have to press the button twice on both my key fobs. But, one push on the botton in the car does it everytime

Both work fine on my doors though.

**cammed goat** · 07-26-2010, 05:52 PM

Sounds like a bad connection at the trunk release button.

**KahanaReef** · 07-26-2010, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Sounds like a bad connection at the trunk release button.

I think you're supposed to press it twice to release the hatch

**KahanaReef** · 07-26-2010, 08:36 PM

Right out of the manual

Pressing the REAR 2X button will turn the alarm off
and keep the system armed. A second push of the
button (within five seconds, pause slightly between
presses) will unlock and disarm the hatch only.

I always arm my car when I'm away from it. So, I have to press the button twice to pop the hatch

**Blackbird WS6** · 07-26-2010, 09:31 PM

most nowadays car system that are setup like this need to be pushed 2times....just to throw that out there

**konigandy6** · 07-27-2010, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

Possibly a weak battery in the fob or a worn out connection at the trunk release button in the fob. If you have a spare fob, try that and let us know how you make out.

Or it could be a bad contact in the fob itself.

**shady milkman** · 07-27-2010, 12:44 PM

lol notice on the fab how it says rear 2x

to the op..the fab is more than likely at fault.

**70ssrag** · 07-27-2010, 05:14 PM

I am going to try a different fob. My son has a ta with the same fob. Iam going to program it to mine and see if works. I checked the trunk connection. It looks good.
thanks for you help guys.
I let you know how it works out.

**bryceslu** · 07-30-2010, 07:34 AM

By design it should be pushing the button twice. It even says on the fob 2x. that is how it is on my 2000.

**Smittro** · 07-30-2010, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by bryceslu

By design it should be pushing the button twice. It even says on the fob 2x. that is how it is on my 2000.

My 01 is the same way.. After a while my car even shuts off the hatch release button, so noone can just reach in and open the hatch. When the driver door is opened the hatch switch can be used again but only for a short while then it's powered down again.. Forces a dishonest person to open the door first, which will set off the alarm. But it will wait till you close the door to set it off.. If I use my key instead, it will allow me to open the hatch but gives a warning honk, indicating the alarm is still armed. Once I close my hatch it then flickers my lights.. Close it too hard, and you get panic mode lol..

**Smittro** · 07-30-2010, 08:58 AM

Also just to through this in. After a short while, my 01 will power down the passenger door power switches for the locks. It will then only take input from the driver door @ this time unless the door gets opened..

**bryceslu** · 07-30-2010, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Smittro

My 01 is the same way.. After a while my car even shuts off the hatch release button, so noone can just reach in and open the hatch. When the driver door is opened the hatch switch can be used again but only for a short while then it's powered down again.. Forces a dishonest person to open the door first, which will set off the alarm. But it will wait till you close the door to set it off.. If I use my key instead, it will allow me to open the hatch but gives a warning honk, indicating the alarm is still armed. Once I close my hatch it then flickers my lights.. Close it too hard, and you get panic mode lol..

Also if it is an m6 car the hatch pop button will only work if the car is on by using the parking brake.

**DukesofHazard** · 08-02-2010, 06:34 AM

If you stand by the trunk when you hit the button does it sound like it popped but just isn't opening? If so you need to piggyback the spring. I've got a real easy walk through if you want it. Otherwise it's probably electrical and I have no idea how to fix it.

**M1K3H00D** · 08-21-2010, 09:49 PM

Im pretty sure it takes to presses of the button on the Fob open up the trunk, I have a 2000 Trans AM and it does the same thing...i dont think we all have loose connections

**9T8W66** · 08-22-2010, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

My 01 is the same way.. After a while my car even shuts off the hatch release button, so noone can just reach in and open the hatch. When the driver door is opened the hatch switch can be used again but only for a short while then it's powered down again.. Forces a dishonest person to open the door first, which will set off the alarm. But it will wait till you close the door to set it off.. If I use my key instead, it will allow me to open the hatch but gives a warning honk, indicating the alarm is still armed. Once I close my hatch it then flickers my lights.. Close it too hard, and you get panic mode lol..

Originally Posted by bryceslu

Also if it is an m6 car the hatch pop button will only work if the car is on by using the parking brake.

Absolutely correct on all counts.

**jsmith564`** · 08-22-2010, 02:41 PM

I just reprogrammed my fob on a 2002 camaro. I put a new battery in it, but it still didn't work. I pulled it apart again and it had coke on the transmitter. I cleaned it real good with hot water and a cloth. Also the prongs for the negative side was almost flat, so I bent them out. Then reprogrammed it, and all is well.