Valet trunk lock button ucf10
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Valet trunk lock button ucf10
I have a 1992 ls400 and i accidentally pushed the trunk lock button next to to fuel door switch. No big deal right, just put my key In the hole and unlock it. Well it won't fit in the damn hole.
I know Im not using the valet key as it will open the trunk from the outside. Basically it's a big inconvenience when I want to open the trunk when the car is running as I need to turn it off and jump out to unlock it. I don't really want to pay a locksmith to fix it for me. Any tips?
I know Im not using the valet key as it will open the trunk from the outside. Basically it's a big inconvenience when I want to open the trunk when the car is running as I need to turn it off and jump out to unlock it. I don't really want to pay a locksmith to fix it for me. Any tips?
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I've shoved it in as far as I can without breaking the damn thing and tried turning it left (the way it says to turn it) and right for ****s and giggles. It feels like the plastic is going to break that holds the keyfob to the key itself so I give up ( it's the old school key with the key fob/key head in one) It won't go in more then 1/4 inch lol no pun intended.
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Just a point of data from 2019... This on a 1991 LS400.
I had a MASTER key (with transmitter) that would NOT insert into the Valet Unlock hole in the dash.
Found a locksmith that could still make copies of the mechanical part (for $38.00 I think I remember).
Then the COPY WORKED int he Valet Unlock! FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF!
Sigh.
Must be some subtle feature that wears down from continuous ignition use?
Speculation Mr Spock?
PS It was not my plan that making the copy would fix the Valet Unlock problem, I just wanted an extra copy.
The (TEMPORARY) fix was just an unexpected bonus.
YMMV!
I had a MASTER key (with transmitter) that would NOT insert into the Valet Unlock hole in the dash.
Found a locksmith that could still make copies of the mechanical part (for $38.00 I think I remember).
Then the COPY WORKED int he Valet Unlock! FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF!
Sigh.
Must be some subtle feature that wears down from continuous ignition use?
Speculation Mr Spock?
PS It was not my plan that making the copy would fix the Valet Unlock problem, I just wanted an extra copy.
The (TEMPORARY) fix was just an unexpected bonus.
YMMV!
Last edited by mrmox; 09-19-21 at 09:45 AM. Reason: Add a detail
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