Opening Trunk Lid With Remote Transmitter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Ensure trunk lock key slot is not at 90 degree position. Lock vehicle with remote transmitter. Press remote transmitter button twice within one second. If trunk lid does not open, check the following and repair as necessary:

Perform TEST 1 through TEST 4. See REMOTE CONTROL LOCKING (RCL) under SYSTEM TESTS.
Perform TEST 6 and TEST 7. See REMOTE CONTROL LOCKING (RCL) under SYSTEM TESTS.
Perform TEST 13 through TEST 14. See REMOTE CONTROL LOCKING (RCL) under SYSTEM TESTS.
Repair pneumatic system fault. See WIRING DIAGRAMS in the DOOR LOCKS - PNEUMATIC & POWER article.
Trunk lid mechanical fault.