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3 Malfunctions with the Trunk:
1> Will not pop open unless manually use key to unlock
2> Trunk light does not work
3> Brake light on trunk does not work
Firstly, I open and close my trunk at least 10xs++ a day. So, with the Charger being known to have trunk malfunction issues this is somewhat predictable.
The problem started about a month ago when I noticed the trunk light stopped working. I replaced the bulb and this did not solve the issue. It appeared that there might be an electrical issue. After not being able to personally fix it, I brought it into my Dodge Dealership. The dealership ran the diagnostics and assumed that the trunk latch needed to be replaced. The dealership covered this cost as a courtesy though I was over my warranty. However, the charger was returned with the light being fixed and the trunk would not close with out an extra slam.
I didn’t have any more time to spend at the dealership so I had to put off fixing the light. 3 weeks later the trunk release stops working as well as the brake light on the trunk. I do not have any experience when it comes to this depth of an issue. The dealership said if a computer needs to be replaced it could cost as much as $1000 for the computer alone.
I choose to take my Charger to the original dealership for all maintenance since I have come to know the staff/mechanics and receive discounts often. However, this dealership is a 25 mile drive one way alone. I could take the Charger to another Dodge Dealership less than 3 miles away, even though previous experiences with that particular dealership were less than satisfying. I feel that I can trust a Dodge Dealer to have a greater knowledge and experience with repairing or maintaining my Charger. Would it be better to take it to an alternative repair service? Or is there a fuse to possibly replace? Or an obvious fixes for this particular malfunction?
1> Will not pop open unless manually use key to unlock
2> Trunk light does not work
3> Brake light on trunk does not work
Firstly, I open and close my trunk at least 10xs++ a day. So, with the Charger being known to have trunk malfunction issues this is somewhat predictable.
The problem started about a month ago when I noticed the trunk light stopped working. I replaced the bulb and this did not solve the issue. It appeared that there might be an electrical issue. After not being able to personally fix it, I brought it into my Dodge Dealership. The dealership ran the diagnostics and assumed that the trunk latch needed to be replaced. The dealership covered this cost as a courtesy though I was over my warranty. However, the charger was returned with the light being fixed and the trunk would not close with out an extra slam.
I didn’t have any more time to spend at the dealership so I had to put off fixing the light. 3 weeks later the trunk release stops working as well as the brake light on the trunk. I do not have any experience when it comes to this depth of an issue. The dealership said if a computer needs to be replaced it could cost as much as $1000 for the computer alone.
I choose to take my Charger to the original dealership for all maintenance since I have come to know the staff/mechanics and receive discounts often. However, this dealership is a 25 mile drive one way alone. I could take the Charger to another Dodge Dealership less than 3 miles away, even though previous experiences with that particular dealership were less than satisfying. I feel that I can trust a Dodge Dealer to have a greater knowledge and experience with repairing or maintaining my Charger. Would it be better to take it to an alternative repair service? Or is there a fuse to possibly replace? Or an obvious fixes for this particular malfunction?
