[How to] Fix Trunk that will not open with the remote or switch - Honda Accord

[@kybookies]

Thank you so much my dad was gonna get a new rental car because we couldn’t open the trunk to put out luggage in for a road trip 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@laurenparker3459]

Thank you! I was so aggravated as to why my trunk wouldn’t open and that was the issue! The valet button...I must have accidentally pressed when I was cleaning out my glove box.

[@randyk4841]

Had the same issue the wire was broken in the same location, never would have thought about that area. Thank You for posting the video spliced the wire back together and it’s good to go.

[@dwallbeats2986]

Best video on KZbin, straight to the point! Much appreciated!!

[@waynetendo1172]

thanks for this man! I moved to a new town and have been to a new garage twice now, just for an oil change/tire rotation. the first time i got the car back with a pinhole leak on the inside tire wall on a front tire (got it plugged somewhere else). the second time, yesterday, they apparently flipped this switch (which no garage I have ever been to has done) and didn't tell me. safe to say I will never take my car back there again.

[@PaulEbow-v8r]

Awŵaw h y y

[@dmanthonyX]

This video just saved me a lot of trouble. The switch in the glove box was set to off and that was exactly what was wrong. My glove box latch disconnected a week ago, and I had to fight to reconnect it. I must've bumped the switch when I was fixing that.

[@blaccazzvicc]

Man,you are a lifesaver and money saver👍🏿 my car is in a Honda but a Buick but the same issues occurred with my car in the same locations. Thank you so much. You’ve been very helpful.😊

[@34469]

Excellent Video. Fixed my trunk remote in less than 5 minutes! Wish I had seen this a year ago.

[@robertbender845]

Thanks for posting, the guys at the oil change place managed to hit mine changing the cabin air filter, thought i was going to have to take the car in till i watched this.

[@marknalia]

Thanks a mill! I was just about to take the vehicle to the mechanic, but after seeing your video, I found the valet mode which was accidentally switch on.

[@metubenoggin07]

Another grateful viewer here. You save my day too. Thank you!

[@YNguyen-fo8fk]

thank you!!! my trunk light on 2015 Honda Accord has problem to have it turns on since i replaced it with a new LED strip light but it stopped working for a while. So glad i found this video to help me out.

[@donaldmeidinger474]

Thank-you for the great tip regarding the valet switch! Much appreciated.

[@TheCarnivorousLimbo]

you just helped me a lot, didnt even know my car had that switch

[@mrbuckyford]

Great job finding the break and explaining it to us!

[@mohanc2010]

Thank you for sharing the great tip, I was about to order the lock actuator, but just doing a final check with the part # and found your video, problem solved with seconds! 👍🏼

[@angelrodriquez4235]

Thanks bro, had this problem for a while, knew it was broken bit didn't know where to get the part or how to test it. Less hassle to open with button than latch. Thanks again

[@krishnasaketh36]

You saved me 195 dollars! Honda asked for 195 just for diagnostics 😂. Thank you !

[@theguitarforumdotnet]

Thank you for this! I thought I was gonna have yet another expensive repair. I drive an Uber in Boston, and people have a tendency to slam the trunk, making me think one of them was "the last straw" breaking the latch mechanism. Apparently, I accidentally tripped the valet switch when rummaging through my glove compartment.

[@jabarijackson8138]

Thank you you definitely saved me a trip to the dealer I believe my son was playing around in my glove box and pushed the valet switch.

[@lyns618]

Thank you so much! Damn dealership wanted me to bring it in. They never said to check the valet switch and that's exactly what it was.

[@abigailhall7675]

This video totally helped me. Thank you.

[@46fd04]

Excellent video. I have the same problem with the driver's door on my Dodge Caravan. Interior lights shut off when the door is opened past a certain point.

[@Afrikano.]

Thank you for this, had no idea about valet mode. Was already having a rough month with my car repairs and almost thought I had to get my trunk fixed too 😂

[@lemon4400]

Hopefully mine doesn’t have this trunk issue, but if it does, your video in your library of diy will be very helpful

[@DIYCarModz]

I hope so too. This was a little more technical to figure out the issue. Even though I have a zero deductible extended warranty on this vehicle, I decide to troubleshoot it myself than taking it to the dealership to get it fixed so that other people can figure it out without having to pay the $120 - $150 diagnostic fee at the dealership outside the warranty period.

[@robbed1052]

Hey Jeff do you still make the plug and play LED reflectors for a 2017 accord? I’d like to purchase a pair.

[@badshaa1000]

Yo jeff just wanna thank you for all the videos, ive been able to work on my car on a lot of things just because of your helpful videos. Keep up the good work!

[@StuGuz10]

True that man

[@DIYCarModz]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate it and glad to hear that my videos were helpful.

[@amberbeans]

Yo! I love KZbin!! Thank you for making this video 💜💜💜💜💜 my valet was turned off 🤦🏽‍♀️ I didn’t even know I had this button

[@vincegraves1176]

😊

[@thecoach1683]

How did the wire get cut?

[@mcanderson3511]

What is the size of the two bolts that hold the latch on? 10mm or 8mm?

[@ragmana]

Thank you. I’m curious what the next troubleshooting steps would have been, how to test that third wire and what to check next if all three wires were good.

[@ferdinandvalite8463]

Nice informative video. try changing the black wire with new one. from the socket all the way to the cut point. there might be a lost contact or break on the wire inside the wire insulator.

[@renorican1]

Thank you so much!!!! I was cleaning the car and I must've click the button... Thanks again! 💪🏻 Just subbed and liked!

[@alanavictory8332]

Thank you for this. I had no clue why my trunk stopped opening 😊

[@raymondleung9197]

I have a similar issue but its on my 21 Acura TLX. I used 2 of my key fob, the button outside of the trunk and the button inside my door. They all do not work. I also check the glove box switch and it was clicked to ON. I even disconnected the car battery and nothing work. But when I do press the trunk release on my Key Fob, the hazard light do flashes. I'm pretty sure I would not of shorted anything since the trunk light is on. For the time being only way for me to open my trunk is manually by using the key and open it up on the rear deck. Do you think it might be a bad relay? Hope you might have some insight to this.

[@Gamer-mk2do]

Can you tell us how we can install the trunk release button honda accord 2017 sport special edition

[@warde5084]

Excellent teaching!!! Thank you so much.

[@itzreece6347]

Appreciate all the help that you povide to the 9th gen accord family. I would love a follow up on the morimoto xb fogs you are running and headlight setup.

[@DIYCarModz]

Thank you for watching. I had the xb fogs installed for the past 6-7 years and I have zero issues with them. They don't blind on coming drivers and the beam pattern is crisp, sharp and wide. Same thing with the HID setup. No issues whatsoever. I've been using their products for over a decade. Great product and customer service.

[@Godschild52909]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@xyz20121000]

My actuator wire on the plug is grounded - remote doesn't open the latch - any idea - what should be on the actuator wire? thanks

[@san2kk]

Thank you for saving my heart. I almost got worried.

[@Cu_Ty_Pro]

Hey Jeff, Do you know a way to keep my turning bulbs off while not in use (regardless headlights are on) ? Is there a fuse for this? I switched them to LED bulbs, and even though I bought the ones with covers to reduce glares as much as posible, they are throwing too much light out so that I just want to find a way for them to turn on when my signals are on. Thank you.

[@DIYCarModz]

cut the red wire on the front turn signal socket.

[@deftonefan530]

Thank you! That was an easy fix, not sure how and when it got switched off.

[@kentnilsson465]

What if the 3rd wire doesnt work, what do you do then?

[@MichaelHart-r2i]

Really good video! Mike

[@ProNinjaHax]

Thanks! Was wondering why I couldn’t open it with my key remote

[@chuyv4760]

Thank you , that was slick bro.

[@jj_imptomptu]

I’m having the same issue where my trunk is not opening with the smart key. The switch is set to “on” in my glovebox but the trunk release button on the actual trunk does not beep. What does it mean if it doesn’t beep when I press it?

[@toddgwen2098]

I had the same problem with my Acura TL, the remote only work when the trunk is open all the way,and did not work when closed half way, any suggestion?

[@DIYCarModz]

check for broken wire.

[@bushmaster2936]

watch this video again with both eyes and ears open.

[@TeoKlink]

Bedankt, erg behulpzaam!

[@ireneirankunda4548]

Thankyou so much, thought my trunk was broken

[@ArAbramov]

Thanks so much... Had some issue with my 2015 Honda too

[@al-eteos-imhotepheru-bey3271]

Great video!!!!

[@dianetscherne1348]

Bingo I had a cut wire too . Great vid 😊😊😊

[@MrGeurrilla]

Mine has very weird issue with trunk. Actuator is working, but only when you manually trigger trunk release with car diagnostics. Button or key doesn’t work. I would say its a cable, but how can i open with diagnostics, but my key is not working. I have ford focus with keyless entry 2010 mk2

[@chipsahoy1122]

Probably would have been a good ideal to blur out your license plate or tape a color paper on it. You just to be safe! There’s a lot of creeps out there. Love ur vids Jeff!

[@fulltimervlifepanamalady1068]

Thank so much.I am happy only I hope need do “on”the bottom .

[@jojofrancisco7329]

good day what if there's no light on trunk?

[@lablvr6000]

Great video

[@chellesayz1991]

That was awesome sir. Thank you much!

[@rosebelizaire9005]

Thank you so much Sr

[@sueborden1565]

Does this work with any car?

[@waketechcampus9476]

I have this same problem with 2009 honda pilot

[@ShowemRight]

I can't open my 08 accords trunk, my neighbor is much smaller than I and he was in the trunk for about 1/2 hour, he says theres a another cable connected to the lock which he couldn't get to....now I have to check out some more intensed accord manuals to see what I need to do, because that top cable is moving, and my key fob actuates it too....

[@fearlens1852]

Love you man

[@dcrogers15]

Thank you! You’re a lifesaver! I couldn’t remember how to get to my trunk. I’ve only had problems with the battery…even with new ones. Other than that I love this car!

[@pyroguy1233]

Thanks for the video I feel stupid now I completely forgot about the valet switch was on

[@shantacampbell8312]

OMG, thank you so much. I had replaced my cabin air filter and turned it off. SMH

[@lynnfielding4942]

My car trunk has been not working well for a bit.. sometimes, with the car parked and stopped, it would open the trunk on it's own.. we could close it multiple times, it would re-open within 2-5 minutes. Now we can't even open it manually. So if we can't open it at all (I have groceries and meat in there..) how can I fix it?

[@matponce1]

Hell of a good video.

[@DGYtown]

Thanks a million. Mine was the valet switch

[@SusanBellishFanning]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@demetria0731]

Thanks! I went into Honda for an oil change and they switched it off for some reason 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@danhoven]

My key fob works but the trunk button does not. 2009 G37 coupe.

[@babyteyentbb]

excellent video. thank you

[@RickyAlvarado-rw8kw]

Still relevant for a 2022 accord 😅

[@Miguel-fn5nv]

Thank you thank you thank you so much, i thought i was gonna have to go fix my new car lol

[@edwardponce3050]

Ty for the vid

[@jeramybearamy8539]

You upgraded your 2013??? I didn’t know that.

[@isaacduque673]

Honda has always had this issue 😒😒 Back in 04’ they had a recall on the TSX

[@spenceredgett9581]

thank you

[@thomasodetinape4180]

Excellent.

[@crazycatlady312]

Oh that was my problem 😄🤣 it was in valet mode

[@stankydripp]

He says "Temporary" Fix That'd be a permanent one for me, chief

[@bobplatt4808]

All above my pay grade, but thanks for doing the video.

[@mikekevincudal8459]

thanks bro

[@colcarlosfernandez6686]

I never thought there was a hidden button

[@Sumerz15]

I don’t have buttons in glove box

[@twitch-xjuiceboxtwitch2088]

mine doesn’t open with lever 😅😅😅

[@jorgenunez789]

Thank you . It just happened to me . Haha 🤣

[@anilsondhi5248]

genius

[@anuarw7455]

Haha mine was the valet switch all this time

[@smhsmh5964]

So how the heck do you think your wire got cut that was causing the problem????

[@lcimportsofventura1806]

Great video. Thank you