I have an L-Reg Peugeot 405. The other day, I needed to access the
boot and during the normal process of inserting my key, turning and
pushing the release button, the key stuck in place. The key is
inserted fully and will not come out. Nor will it turn left or right.
I can still push the button in, but this doesn't release the catch.
Clearly, the rear seats do not fold down, although I have a small
opening behind the arm rest for very restricted access to the boot.
Has anyone had this problem before? What do you recommend to fix it?
I have tried WD-40 and releasing the key with a paper clip. The RAC
has tried to release the key, without success.
Ideally I would like a solution that will not do damage to the lock (I
don't mind damaging the key though as that's easier and cheaper to
replace). Is there a central control lever that I can use to open the
boot from inside the car?
If I need to damage the lock, how can I do so with minimum impact (and
repair cost?)
Thanks,
Chris
Nik&Andy - 20 Jan 2005 17:30 GMT
I would say use a very good locksmith!
I did have this once on a Volvo, I had to get into the boot and take the
back off the door and remove the lock from the inside but that was an estate
(yes I owned a Volvo estate!)
BTW - I am 29 - I was 25 when I owned a Volvo....
Andy
>I have an L-Reg Peugeot 405. The other day, I needed to access the
> boot and during the normal process of inserting my key, turning and
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> Thanks,
> Chris
Carl Gibbs - 20 Jan 2005 17:37 GMT
> I would say use a very good locksmith!
>
> I did have this once on a Volvo, I had to get into the boot and take the
> back off the door and remove the lock from the inside but that was an estate
> (yes I owned a Volvo estate!)
> BTW - I am 29 - I was 25 when I owned a Volvo....
Pah, I owned my first Volvo at 21 :)
Nik&Andy - 20 Jan 2005 19:23 GMT
Wow... That *IS* geeky...
Can't help missing it though, I'm ashamed to say it, but they are bloody
good.
Andy
>> I would say use a very good locksmith!
>>
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>>
> Pah, I owned my first Volvo at 21 :)
Vedran Parac - 20 Jan 2005 20:00 GMT
I suppose some of the "falling pins" are messed up
http://home.howstuffworks.com/lock-picking4.htm
it happened to me on a pug-309, luckily, the pin that has fallen out was the
one closest to the entrance of the lock so i was able to remove it and got
my key back.
--
v.
G.T - 21 Jan 2005 18:33 GMT
Hi,
> replace). Is there a central control lever that I can use to open the
> boot from inside the car?
UNLOCK the boot, yeah, the front doors' levers should do the trip. Or the IR
remote.
OPEN the boot, no way :-/
HTH,
G.T
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