How to Replace lock on trunk?
Part 1 of 2: Removing the old trunk lock cylinder
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Pop the trunk and remove the trunk liner.
- Step 2: Remove any actuating rods.
- Step 3: Unbolt or unclip the lock cylinder.
- Step 4: Remove the trunk lock cylinder.
- Step 1: Install the new lock cylinder.
- Step 2: Reconnect the actuator rod(s).
How to remove a trunk lock?
How to Remove a Trunk Lock Cylinder
- Open the trunk and examine the covered area on the inside of the trunk opposite the keyhole.
- Detach the remote trunk-release cable.
- Remove the retaining clip, at the base of the lock cylinder, with the pliers.
What’s the problem with the trunk not opening?
My 2005 300c with 67,xxx miles just had this problem with the trunk not opening with the key fob or dash button. Read thru this forum and another to find out solutions to this problem.
What should I do if my car won’t open the trunk?
My only thought now is to replace the whole latch unit (attached to the trunk satety release). However, I’m not sure how to remove it as it seems to require a special tool.
Why does my Remote not open the trunk?
I need help troubleshooting a trunk opening problem. – Can not open trunk with remote nor trunk button (car is parked). – Trunk latch unit: the ground wiring appears to be in place and doesn’t look like there is any damage or loose connections to the other wires.
Why does my 300 limited not open the trunk?
My 300 Limited is at 130K mile so no more warranty. Any advice is appreciated. is it in ‘park’ ? Yep, car is in Parked. try looking for a broken wire in the decklid jumper, about halfway between the trunk latch and the lower corner of the trunk lid….the cable bundle gets pinched when closing the trunk.
What does it mean when your trunk won’t open?
Broken Trunk Lock In addition to locking your car keys in your trunk, you will find that your trunk won’t open if there is a problem with the lock itself. In most cases, that means the lock is broken or that there is some inherent fault that does not allow it to operate the way it was intended.
What’s the best way to open a car trunk?
Calmness is one of the only ways to successfully ensure that you are able to open your trunk without compromising the integrity of the trunk lock and your vehicle as well. Take the time to double-check your vehicle to verify that you have not overlooked anything. Try to open your car trunk again and see if you find it responsive.
Why is the trunk lock on my car not working?
A car trunk lock can be damaged by applying excessive force to it, or it could be damaged simply because it has not been serviced in quite some time. Being aware of this might help many drivers as they continue to care for their vehicles. 3. Non-Responsive Key Fob
What to do if your car keys are locked in the trunk?
Top Tip For Locked Keys In Trunk: For most vehicles, once the vehicle is open, you will be able to recover keys locked in the trunk. All you have to do is open one door, open the car, and use the manual trunk unlock or unlock the entire car. Pressing the unlock button on your car door should open every lock on your car.