Can you open the trunk with the same key as the door?

Can you open the trunk with the same key as the door?

The more expensive or safety-conscious the car is, the more tumblers the trunk will have, although it is common for the trunk lock to match the door locks in terms of tumblers, so the same key can open both. Of course, there are also cars that come with trunk keys that can only open the trunk lock, and vice versa.

Is there a way to unlock the trunk without a key?

A lot of cars require the ignition key be in the ignition and turned to get power to the trunk release. This bypass works on all vehicles I have run into with a button you can get to the wires on the back. Also, sometimes you have to push the button while injecting the 12 volts to the wires on the back. Loading…

How does a trunk lock work in a car?

It opens the trunk from the inside even if the trunk is fully closed and in the locked position. This is a safety design so that anyone locked in the trunk can get out by finding the emergency handle.

What are the signs of a bad trunk lock?

Common signs include the key not going in, lock not turning or feeling stiff, and no resistance when turning the key. 1. The key won’t go in, or the key will go in but the lock won’t turn at all

A lot of cars require the ignition key be in the ignition and turned to get power to the trunk release. This bypass works on all vehicles I have run into with a button you can get to the wires on the back. Also, sometimes you have to push the button while injecting the 12 volts to the wires on the back. Loading…

Can a remote lock and unlock work on a car?

Yes, manually turning with car key, all the doors locks and unlocks properly flawlessly. The only problem is I cannot lock/unlock with the remote and the central lock console inside car. To clarify, when I said my fuel flap works, I meant when locking/unlocking with my car key manually.

What happens if you use your car key to unlock your car?

Car door locks work in conjunction with keys, which means that if you are constantly using your car key to physically unlock your car door, the internal mechanism of the lock will wear down over time. This is not the only way that your car door locks can be damaged.

Why is the central lock button on my car not working?

The central lock button inside car stopped working also. I can lock/unlock manually with my key still and the fuel door DOES lock when the car is locked.