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Question: electric trunk release not working

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Bobby G, Cleveland, OH, March 15, 2010, 20:29
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the trunk release is not working via switch on drivers door or the key remote.

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    Visitor, March 18, 2010, 15:17

    wiring harness or blown fuse. im having the same issue with my 2006 jetta. i pulled back the black rubber between the door and body. wires were shreded. this is a common problem apparently they made the wires too short, but there has been no recall yet.

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