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2000 Ford Focus SE  trunk and rear seat help

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rigama61@gmail.com - 04 Jun 2006 20:04 GMT
The problem is that the trunk lock somehow got stuck and now I need to
get in there to try and fix it, and the only other way to get in the
trunk is the folding rear seat, but the only way to fold this down is
with the latch that is in the trunk.  Any body know if there another
way to get the seat to fold down or had any experience with the trunk
on their focus not opening.  Any help would be appreciated.
qwerty - 04 Jun 2006 20:38 GMT
this article may help
http://www.locksmithledger.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=185

> The problem is that the trunk lock somehow got stuck and now I need to
> get in there to try and fix it, and the only other way to get in the
> trunk is the folding rear seat, but the only way to fold this down is
> with the latch that is in the trunk.  Any body know if there another
> way to get the seat to fold down or had any experience with the trunk
> on their focus not opening.  Any help would be appreciated.
Vic Dura - 04 Jun 2006 22:27 GMT
>this article may help
>http://www.locksmithledger.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=185

Hey, that's a very useful article. Thanks.

After reading it I installed a short piece of wire  through an
existing hole in one of the child safety seat anchor point cups to the
seat-back latch. Now I can open the seat back from inside the car at
the rear window shelf.
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rigama61@gmail.com - 05 Jun 2006 02:46 GMT
I was going to take it to a locksmith on Monday, now I can just go get
the part.  I got it to open. Thanks qwerty.
qwerty - 05 Jun 2006 03:22 GMT
your welcome, apparently it is a common problem

> I was going to take it to a locksmith on Monday, now I can just go get
> the part.  I got it to open. Thanks qwerty.
Vic Dura - 05 Jun 2006 12:43 GMT
>your welcome, apparently it is a common problem

And IMO a design deficiency. What were they thinking?
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jimtran - 09 Jun 2006 00:32 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
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.
 
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