The trunk opens on its own as you walk by

[Cleverco]

My CX-90 PHEV has this strange issue where, around 30% of the time, it opens on its own whenever I pass the trunk while holding my keys in my pocket. Since none of the other buttons have ever pressed, I initially assumed it was a problem with my keys accidentally striking anything in my pocket and setting off the button. The next thing I knew, I was checking every pocket to make sure nothing could activate the trap, except for my keys. Walking horizontally past the trunk, either from left to right or right to left, is the only way for it to happen. Coming up behind the trunk does not cause it to happen. Is this something that other people have experienced? Can you tell me if you fixed it?

[Syncephe]

Your feet are likely being detected by the foot sweep sensor as you walk by. How near to the car are you, seriously?

[Cleverco]

Indeed, that was the case! By purposefully sweeping my foot below as I walked by, I was able to test your assumption, and the timing and details were spot on.

[Syncephe]

Oh, good!

[Cleverco]

Much obliged for the assistance.

[engrol]

Yes. This was a problem for both our 2004 and 2005 CX-90s. Things are looking up now, however the problem still manifests just as you described it. Leaving the CX-90 while clutching your keys