Hi, I'm new to this forum and am looking for some help. My parents bought a used 2003 S-type few years ago. Haven't had many problems til recently....

1) The central console (center armrest) isn't opening...the lid slides back and forth but wont open!! At least they can use the cup holders. Dont know how to attack this problem, as I don't want to simply be barbaric and bust it open. Any ideas?

2) just about a month ago, the trunk lid decided not open using the button on the lid or the button inside the car. Only working when they use the key fob....any ideas why?? Do I have to go to the dealer? Saw from another post for a 2000 S-type that there's a valet button in the glovebox....does it still exist in the 2003? If so, where in the glovebox is the button?

3) Sometimes when we park the car, a beeping noise goes off...not sure why. Will shut off after some time whether i lock it or not, but not sure why it comes on. The horn doesn't go off or anything....just a beeping sound. sometimes shows the parking brake symbol. Have no clue what to look for.

Those are the problems....PLEASE HELP!!! I called a nearby dealership and they pretty much said come there and they'll have to check it out and fix it; however the dealership is pretty pricey and any problems I can fix with my own two hands, will save me time and money.

Thanks a lot...