I have a 98 Isuzu Rodeo and my trunk window does not open anymore when i push the button. It was working fine but now it won't open.Does anyone know how to open it without breaking the window?

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joyce, there are different specs for sohc and dohc engines. my advice is to get a Haynes manual from the auto parts store.

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There is a cable that runs from the key cylinder to the latch mechanism. There are clips that hold the cable housing in place, and if one of those comes loose then turning the key just moves the housing without releasing the latch. Check the clip closest to the latch. To get the trunk open drop the back seat, crawl in, and pull on the cable.

It is also possible that the cable is broken or damaged and needs to be replaced -- I assume you will then need to replace the enrite assembly.

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if you have a 98 or newer with the glass that flips up and door thar swings open the problem is in the wiring in the door hinge. there is a small rubber tube the wire runs through. pop the tube out of the door and the body and remove the tape holding the tube in place. you must do this as i missed it the first time around and didnt find it as the break was deep in the tube. i had 3 wires broken in mine and from the owners i know this seems to be a common problem.. good luck

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I was looking for a solution but found none.  Here is what happened.  I opened my trunk and wound up pulling on a little red plug that will open the trunk.  The red plug pulled loose in my hand.  The cord on the red plug snapped in half.  What I did not know was that there was a small plastic clip that had pulled loose.  The clip connected the various releases (remote, door switch, and inside the trunk handle) to the actual latch.  

Here is what I did.  First I removed the back seat and the frame to the hole that goes back to the trunk (this is a convertible).  The bottom of the seat pulled up and had a rod connected to the car.  I pulled the rod out of the hole and slipped the other side off.  Next I removed the head rests off (they popped up and off).  I used an hex wrench (I think 8mm).  There were three bolts on the bottom of the seat back.  The seat back then comes out.  The frame has 4 or 5 more hex bolts.  Now the hard part.  I was able to reach in and remove a screw under the handle release.  Then I pulled out the plastic inside cover to the trunk, enough to reach a small rod that extended up from the trunk latch.  This released the trunk, allowing me to repair everything.  I replaced the plastic plug cord with a metal cable (this time wrapped around the metal arm of the trunk release).  I put the little plastic connector back on (it did not break, just popped loose).  Now everything works great again.  
Good luck!

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• Posted on Aug 15, 2011

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There are 3 phases to fixing your car's trunk lid release problem.

Phase 1: First check the fuse - once you know that's OK, then proceed to phase 2 (below).
The fuse for the trunk lock is
the bcm (pwr) 15A fuse in the instrument panel fuse box (behind panel at drivers right foot)

Check that fuse, as it is the power supply for the button on the dash that sends power to the actuator in the trunk.

Phase 2: Get the trunk open (without taking it to the dealership).
If you have remote keyless entry to the trunk, you could try that - but with the actuator
dead/dying, it shouldn't work.

Here are a couple of ideas to try to enter trunk while (a) actuator isn't working, and (b) all
valet lockout features (designed to deny valets access to the trunk) are in the "Lock" position:

There is the lock cylinder, which you stated is not functioning - put the key in, and it doesn't
turn. Just to be sure, consider: lubricate key with Graphite lock-type lubricant, and retry.

The trunk has 2 valet safetys...the locking rear seats which require access to the trunk to unlock, and then there is a valet switch in the trunk that locks the button on the dash from working to keep valet parking attendants out of the trunk. That may be in the lock position.

You can try accessing the center area of the fold down rear seat and see if you can unhinge the rear seat from there. Maybe reach in with your hand, or an extension-type tool.

there may be a way to fold the hinge away from the seat back so it can be removed from the hinge and give you access to the safety latch in the trunk and open it that way (white handle in trunk).
The white-handled safety latch release is desiged to prevent accidentally trapping children, and
if you can pull it with your extending-type or grasping-type tool, the trunk will open whether or
not the actuator motor is working.

Phase 3: Replace the Problem part.

Your failed part may be either (1) Trunk Release Relay, or (2) Trunk Lock Release Switch

My Satrun ION manual doesn't cover either of these parts, and the online parts houses, e.g.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1431624,pgname,Electrical-Switch%2B%2526%252338%253B%2BRelay,a,search.yahoo.com%2BSearch%2Bfor%2B2004%2BSATURN
fail to provide instructions. One of those times a mechanic has to t=rely on his/her native
handiness and/or experience.
To identify which of these parts is bad, locae the Trunk Release Relay (call your dealer parts
dept. for helpful tips on finding it), then operate the dashboard trunk release button with your
ear close tothe relay - if it makes a noise, the problem is the Trunk Lock Release Switch in
the trunk lid, otherwise its the relay.