Help. Locked Only Key Fob in Trunk

[Johnnybee]

While cramped, you need only reach the “abduction” handle and yank it to open the trunk lid and retrieve the keys.

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[rcengr]

I recently had all the electrical to the trunk latch fail and the emergency key release would not turn.

I removed the seat back ( two 15mm bolts) and separated the plastic back from the emergency key release. Then I just stuck a screw driver in the slot of the back of the release and turned it to open the trunk.

FYI, the release cable is long enough that you can pull it under the seat and never worry about needing a key again.

 

[OneTwo]

I recently had all the electrical to the trunk latch fail and the emergency key release would not turn.

I removed the seat back ( two 15mm bolts) and separated the plastic back from the emergency key release. Then I just stuck a screw driver in the slot of the back of the release and turned it to open the trunk.

FYI, the release cable is long enough that you can pull it under the seat and never worry about needing a key again.

Good stuff. Regarding the alarm. Assuming I can’t climb in and remove bench and screws and the rest without tripping it correct? And so should first unplug the car battery? And when doing that will popping the Hood trigger the alarm?

 

[OneTwo]

That is an option to think about. If you go that route it might be best to disconnect the battery. But I'd wear hearing protection. Trying to take off the negative terminal with the horn blaring in your face wouldn't be fun.

If you only had a the mechanical blade key you could use the trunk release switch next to the rear seat seat-back.

You’re saying that I’ll def trip the alarm once I pop the Hood to get to the battery, right?

 

[White Stallion 11]

Attached is the page from the owners manual.

 

[OneTwo]

Much love to all who pitched in here. In the end found a great locksmith and now I’m all good.

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