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I finally got it. I read other posts regarding the alarm system locking things up if the battery dies while the alarm is set. My initial attempts to charge the battery via a cigarette lighter socket charger failed. Suggestions like putting key in door key hole such that the car would recognize it didn't work. I removed a few fuses and for whatever reason, I was able to charge the battery sufficiently to get the trunk switch to work. I was then able to fully charge the battery directly once I gained access to the trunk. Not sure what went wrong, but for now I'm back on the road... Thanks for your input.
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Thanks for your reply, Mijostyn. I tried that already -- that's what I meant by the accessory battery into the fuse box. It just doesn't work for me. It has in the past -- no issues previously. But, for whatever reason it does not currently work. I have pulled out the red item with the copper contact, but despite hooking a battery to it as you describe, the trunk does not open when I pull the trunk release switch. My only chance at this point is to get this emergency release cable to work. Any ideas on how much to pull on the emergency cable for it to release the trunk? E. Hostin
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I am having the same issue. Dead battery. I have tried the accessory battery connected to the fuse box, but that did not work for me -- not sure what's going on. Unable to charge the battery through the cigarette lighter. I finally found this post with photo -- I removed the wheel well panel and found the magic emergency pull cord. I thought I was in, however, upon pulling the wire, I got nothing!!! My question: Has anyone actually used this emergency cord? How far does one have to pull it out for the trunk to pop open? I pulled around 6 inches before I became scared that I would damage it. I got nothing. I had my son push down gently on the lid at the latch site as I pulled, but did not make a difference. Can anyone advise on this? This is very frustrating. Thanks in advance. ehostin