My trunk unlock button and key fob trunk release have quit working--looked at fuses but looked ok

Asked by Jhart102 Jul 26, 2017 at 06:40 PM about the 2014 Lexus ES 350 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Trunk release button in car and key fob quit working --checked fuses but they
look ok

22 Answers

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the valet switch is activated in the glove box. open the glove box and look to the left side around the opening, there will be a switch to disable the opening of the trunk from the fob or rear trunk switch

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WORKED!!!! Thought I was going to have to buy a whole new trunk release assembly. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Michael states it correctly...worked the first time, like a charm... However, the manual key attached to FOB Transponder, which works to lock or unlock Driver's door, will not turn the lock up under the lid on the trunk either counter lock-wise to lock or clockwise to unlock. Any answers ?

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Thank you, thank you, thank you! Such an easy fix!

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Fixed, although the release on the key fob works regardless of valet switch setting on my 2005 ES330.

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Dear Michael, Thanks, yes on the left of glove box door, there is button to activate and deactivate electronic operation of boot/trunk

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Thank you so much! There’s new thing everyday!

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worked perfectly - thank you - thought i was going to have to go to the dealer and he charge me an arm and a leg!!!

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I found it in the glove box - but still didn’t work. I can hear the sound like it opens when I used either the switch or the button at driver’s side. But only gave a sound without really opened the trunk- anyone has an idea?

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I wish I could give this guy a tip for saving me a trip to the dealership. My wife hit the button by accident and I was freaking out. This worked for me. Thank you!!!

So easy! I must have accidentally hit the valet button when I was putting back the owner's manual.

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