Trunk does not open at all. I don't think the actuator is broken because the actuator makes the noise when i click the trunk button on the keyless remote or the trunk release button in the car drivers side. When i pull up on the trunk hard or hit it a couple times while clicking the trunk release button on the remote, sometimes the trunk will pop open, anyone know what i need to do? Thanks

 

2005 acura tl

 

Hello,

You might just need to lube the release.

My 2005 TL's trunk release became intermittent. When I pressed either the dash button or the key fob button, the release made no sound. I suspected an electrical problem.

After ensuring that valet switch in the glove compartment was ON, the owner of an electrical shop advised me to lubricate the release mechanism before doing any electrical troubleshooting. I didn’t think that would work, because there was no indication that there was any power to the release; but I tried lubrication anyway.

I filled all the cavities of the release with white lithium grease, and worked the mechanism back and forth many times.

To my surprise, that solved the problem. Now, the trunk opens every time.

Good luck!