I recently lost the master (black top) key. Now I had the trunk lock turned all the way to the left so that trunk cant be opened from inside car. Now the valet key doesnt turn in the trunk. It there a way to turn trunk lock so that I can use the lever inside the car to open.
If you have the key number, you can go to the dealership to get it.
Another option would be to replace the trunk lock with a new lock and key for it.
Since you're locked out, you can access the trunk safely by removing the rear seat by pulling the two tabs, unbolting the back of the rear seat, then you're in the trunk. The trunk lock cylinder is held in place by a bronze/ brass colored U insert that has a tab. Pull it out towards the passenger side and the lock cylinder should come out.
Do you have fold down seats? If the seats aren't locked, perhaps you can crawl through and access it if so? Not too sure what you'd do once you get there though.
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Do you have fold down seats? If the seats aren't locked, perhaps you can crawl through and access it if so? Not too sure what you'd do once you get there though.
Like I said in my prior post, the lock cylinder can be removed. You can also yank on the rod to pop open the trunk from the inside.
Since you're locked out, you can access the trunk safely by removing the rear seat by pulling the two tabs, unbolting the back of the rear seat, then you're in the trunk. The trunk lock cylinder is held in place by a bronze/ brass colored U insert that has a tab. Pull it out towards the passenger side and the lock cylinder should come out.
this is probably the best bet and probably your cheapest option too
and why on earth did they include the valet key with this car like seriously i cant see going somewhere like that in this car the gts or sr5 maybe nut the sedan really? sorry that just cracks me up
Last edited by drawsemaj; 06-28-2010 at 08:30 PM.
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if ALL else fails, get a big screw driver with a thick shaft and face (or comparable tool) and pop it into the key slot with a hammer. unfortunately if you do it right you should shatter the guts of the lock. so save it for a last ditch option.
.........................not that i've ever done anything like that before.........
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I was thinking that but I dont know to remove the back seatwith out damaging it. I dont see any buttons or knobs or levers. Anyone know how??
removing the rear seat is a fairly simple process the bottom cushion has to come out first and its held in by two plastic clips that you just pull forewordand the lift the cushion
then theres two bolts that hold the back of the seat on then the seat just slides up
then the plastic thing you shouldnt have to remove it just crawl threw it
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