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This is the second time the trunk latch has locked up on me. I took it
to the dealer last year and charged me $80+ to remove the seat and open
the trunk (*and that's not even fixing the locking mechanism!). I then
took it to a local mechanic who was able to somehow get the electrical
wiring to work. Well, it's broken again, and I'm locked out of my
trunk.
What is a "common auto-opening tool." Can I just use a coat hanger? I
actually don't have the car with me, and am trying to guide my Dad
through the procedure over the phone (he has the car). Any other
suggestions greatly appreciated!
Jimmy
> >your welcome, apparently it is a common problem
>
> And IMO a design deficiency. What were they thinking?
underdog - 09 Jun 2006 16:05 GMT
> This is the second time the trunk latch has locked up on me. I took it
> to the dealer last year and charged me $80+ to remove the seat and open
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>>And IMO a design deficiency. What were they thinking?
Common opening tool, is common for a locksmith, a coat hanger may work
but wouldn't count on it, as it's probably not strong enough.
My common opening tools are 4-5mm (5/32-3/16 in)thick, they can be bent
somewhat to allow reshaping of the tool for certain cars, but don't bend
as easily as a coat hanger.
Crude ascii drawing of common opening tool(s)
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Two tools, one has a inward hook, the other has a outward hook at the
end, and there's a larger and smaller end, the hook is the same size
just the right angle bend is a different size.
if you bent a hanger into a similar shape with a right angle it may work
but you also may not have enough strength in the hanger to do the job.