2012-2016 Honda CRV Trunk Won't Open Troubleshooting Guide

[@andyrogers2578]

Super helpful to learn how to open the trunk without an operational switch!

[@dieselbreakfast]

i have a 2016, it only breaks when its cold outside. below 40? groceries are going in the backseat.

[@SudhirKumar-fh4qq]

same here (2016 CRV, when cold, it doesn't open), Kindly post here if figure it out.

[@sharpstringsct]

Same here! It’s actually not much better in the Summer but there is a small chance it works in Summer. In the Winter it never works

[@quelp2510]

I have the same issue. When it's warmer out, it open no problem.

[@elkeno]

Same problem on my 2015 Odyssey

[@reviewnation]

Same thing, no answers?

[@Ahmedpakido]

My crv was hit from back and now I replace the trunk but trunk doesn't open nor with thr button or with the key what's the issue do you know the fix?

[@fernandoguerrero9498]

my crv was hit on the same door, and tailgate wont open with the unblock button, but ONLY with the trunk button, super annoying because it will not work either if the car is running. will check if there is something wrong in that door too, thanks a lot

[@davelee4096]

GREAT video! Thanks!!

[@patrickross1973]

My back trunk door wouldn’t open. I got it to open actually by locking, Unlocking doors, sever times. Then the back passenger door got locked I manually unlocked it and the trunk door was unlocked again.

[@elkeno]

Spoiler. It's the red tactile switch under the rubber pad on the tailgate. It starts to fail under 45F.

[@scottwood1143]

@elkeno That certainly seems plausible. Did you replace one and get it working? Is the replacement any better, or does it start failing also?

[@elkeno]

@@scottwood1143 Yes. I took it out and replaced it with another tactile switch salvaged from an old printer. This was a year ago. It works flawlessly now.

[@scottwood1143]

@@elkeno That sounds right up my alley (repurposing junk). Thanks!

[@CutterboyBK]

Does this set off the car alarm?

[@EmptySpa_e]

It didn't for me

[@livingwaterutube]

Very helpful!