My trunk release (2006 Volkswagen Jetta - large version) stuck in the OPEN position so the trunk would not lock. There was not a dealership within 4-5 hours highway drive!!! Overnight we used a rope to hold the lid down using the loops in the trunk with access via the back seats in down position (always carry a small piece of rope!) . To solve the problem (temporarily) I had to take out the trunk lid liner, remove the electric hookup, give the solenoid a couple of good twacks with a hammer (which released the solenoid) and then resumed our holiday using the "key only".
Moral of the story - don't go too far from a VW dealer unless you are self-sufficient.