FML help please
07-17-10, 06:15 PM
#1
FML help please
So I just got home from the liberty black event and my luck the chrome trunk bar I ordered like a week ago arrived while I was at the show.. OH well.
So I go install it and I close the trunk to admire it and I forget the keys inside the trunk.. My car is locked and thats my only key... Thats not the only problem the previous owner did something to disable the manual unlock for the trunk. So the only way of unlocking is with the key or popping it from the remote.. Im screwed what can I do.. Good thing is that its at my house so I am in no rush..
So I go install it and I close the trunk to admire it and I forget the keys inside the trunk.. My car is locked and thats my only key... Thats not the only problem the previous owner did something to disable the manual unlock for the trunk. So the only way of unlocking is with the key or popping it from the remote.. Im screwed what can I do.. Good thing is that its at my house so I am in no rush..
07-17-10, 06:38 PM
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you can have a new key cut via vin number for $30, shipped from Miami, according to a recent thread..... obviously you need one....
or...
don't these cars have a trunk pass-thru behind the rear armrest?
hell, I can't remember and my wife has my car right now... if so, send your little nephew thru it and retrieve the keys.... or rig up a coathanger contraption to get em'....
or...
don't these cars have a trunk pass-thru behind the rear armrest?
hell, I can't remember and my wife has my car right now... if so, send your little nephew thru it and retrieve the keys.... or rig up a coathanger contraption to get em'....
07-17-10, 07:00 PM
#6
to fix the manual release. when get your master key back there is a key lock located on the lower dash around the trunk release lever that disables it. you need to use your key to re-enable it. the purpose of disabling it is for security from valet attendants. oh yeah might not be much to get a key cut since you don't need to reprogram it, you just need a cut blade. don't get a valet key, it won't work. that's the purpose of the interior lock. the master key controls the interior lock, you give the valet you valet key to park your car. then the valet key can't open the trunk nor can the release lever, so you put your valuables in the trunk. good luck
Last edited by tiger4life; 07-17-10 at 07:07 PM.
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07-17-10, 07:22 PM
#9
^^^yeah that will work...you can get access to the trunk after the rear seat back is removed. There is some bracing behind it so I doubt you will be able to get your body back in the trunk but you should be able to reach in there or rig up something that will help you reach your keys! Good luck!!
07-17-10, 07:25 PM
#10
^^^yeah that will work...you can get access to the trunk after the rear seat back is removed. There is some bracing behind it so I doubt you will be able to get your body back in the trunk but you should be able to reach in there or rig up something that will help you reach your keys! Good luck!!
Wrong..bracing is removable im 5,11 215lbs and i have gone thru the trunk before. Please do not give mis information
. flashlight + magnet = keys!
07-17-10, 07:33 PM
#13
you will need
12mm & 14mm sockets
first you lift the seat. put some force, its just a clip on. one on each side.
u will see 12mm bolts holding the back seat two or three at the bottom (cant recall) and two at top. located behind the head rests, just lift the velcro flap, youll see them.
the seat belt is held by the 14mm bolts, take them off, for easy access. at this point the seat should come out. take off X bar and depending on access and where the keys are you may be able to squeeze an arm in there by folding down the carpet cover, if not you will need to undo the staples or cut the carpet.
good luck
12mm & 14mm sockets
first you lift the seat. put some force, its just a clip on. one on each side.
u will see 12mm bolts holding the back seat two or three at the bottom (cant recall) and two at top. located behind the head rests, just lift the velcro flap, youll see them.
the seat belt is held by the 14mm bolts, take them off, for easy access. at this point the seat should come out. take off X bar and depending on access and where the keys are you may be able to squeeze an arm in there by folding down the carpet cover, if not you will need to undo the staples or cut the carpet.
good luck
Last edited by porn-adkt; 07-17-10 at 07:42 PM.