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2016 AUDI A4

2.0L Turbo I4AWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
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B0099low severityBody

Trunk/Liftgate Lock Circuit

on 2016 Audi A4 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the trunk or liftgate lock/latch actuator circuit.

Symptoms

  • Trunk will not lock or unlock
  • Liftgate latch not releasing
  • Remote trunk release not working
  • Trunk ajar warning stays on

Common causes

  • Faulty trunk latch actuator
  • Wiring damage in trunk lid
  • Trunk release switch failure
  • Latch mechanism jammed
  • BCM output issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test trunk release switch
  2. Apply direct power to latch actuator
  3. Inspect wiring in trunk lid hinge area
  4. Check for mechanical latch jam
  5. Test BCM trunk output

Repair notes

Replace trunk latch actuator or repair wiring. Check hinge area wiring for fatigue damage.

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