Trunk Will Not Open With Panel Switch But Opens With Key Switch

1985 Buick Electra Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 TSECTION Trunk Will Not Open With Panel Switch But Opens With Key Switch

Open or short between switch and fuse block. Open or short in wire between switch and solenoid. Defective switch or lock solenoid.

RENDER: 1.0x

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