Help. Can't open trunk

Sorry to bother you folks, but can't open the freaking trunk. Obviously manual is in there, but managed to download it from the Ferrari site, and I don't seem to be missing anything, like a secret valet switch activated by accident (there's no 'valet' on the manual's index). There're only 3 ways to open the trunk: key fob, car switch next to the fuel cap lid, and physical key next to the license plate lights. None of the 3 methods worked, regardless of ignition key position (tried them all). And no dash errors like the roof not properly closed. And yes, fuel cap lid switch works. Any ideas what could be the culprit? Many thanks.

 

Thanks a million man. Tried the 'resetting' technique, and nothing. And the other posts don't apply to me since the trunk and roof are fully closed. Seems like the trunk mechanism is disconnected or something. So tried turning the key harder, and just before I was about to quit before breaking something, key started giving way. Finally was able to turn it the 1/4-turn required. What a PITA. The key hole couldn't be at any worse angle to turn it. And hurt my finger trying to squeeze it behind the key. Geez.

Anyway, trunk opened perfectly, and motor pulled it down. But same crap: neither key nor seat switch work. Trunk is basically empty, with the shelf firmly down, and nothing in the way. What the hell can it be? Gas cap is working, and keyfob is working, just not the freaking trunk. Isn't there a stupid valet switch like on the 430 somewhere??? Manual is crap due to a very bad index. And don't have time to read 200+ pages right now. Thanks again. At least I could open the trunk, but would like to fix the issue. And no, no dealer closer than 400 miles, so that's not an option for something this stupid. Take care folks.

EDIT: Forgot to say I obviously checked the fuse (F-38 below the electric parking brake lever), but it was fine. Only thing left is a relay on the passenger footwell, but the trunk key hole activated the motor to release the trunk latch, plus motor pulled down trunk lid too, so it's almost obvious both are okay. Stumped what it is since both key and switch are not working, pointing to the body control module, or who knows what. Comments welcocme folks. Hope it's something stupid. And yes, looked all over the car for a valet switch, but no luck.

 

Tried that, but that's not the issue. And yes, tried all the key remote tricks right next to the car, so range wasn't an issue. I'm stumped. Trunk was operating perfectly up to now. Maybe something on the last roof cycle. And since key latch activates the electric trunk mechanism, nothing is amiss with fuses and relays. Really strange.

Trunk key latch is ridiculously hard to turn, and hard to get your fingers on the back, which is needed for the brutal force you need to exert on the key. Will try silicone spray to see if that alleviates the issue, but Ferrari could have done a MUCH better job there .

Going on vacation for a week, so will deal with that issue later. Thanks again for all your help.

 

I'll try that when I come back. Nobody has touched the car, so something happened during a roof cycle. Maybe a pinched wire or something, but no error message on the dash at all. On the 430, a roof error was permanently there (when cold, sometimes roof didn't finish the cycle when opened, but looked perfectly closed... probably due to the stiff fabric), but will use my scanner to make sure there's nothing set in memory. Thanks again for all your help; greatly appreciated.

 

Just came back from a well deserved vacation . Before trying a roof cycle, locked car, unlocked it, and I'll be darned, freaking trunk opened perfectly, just like you said. WTH? Glad it was only that, but why? Guess one of those electronic gremlins all modern cars seem to have . Thanks a million for that tip. Hope it also helps others with the same problem.

Now need to check if somebody posted on how to remove the roof console. Thanks again to all who contributed.

 

My advice is to never waste your time with an issue you cannot duplicate at will. You don't want techs putting miles and possibly abusing your car trying to find an intermittent issue. As long as gremlins like that only happen occasionally, and go away after a restart, I wouldn't bother. As a last resort before a dealer visit, you could disconnect the negative battery terminal, depress the brake pedal to discharge capacitors, and reconnect it. But make sure your car doesn't have to pass an emissions test anytime soon, becuase it takes a while for the readiness codes to set again. Good luck.

People like you make this forum great. Thanks again.