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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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Open trunk without battery

How can I open the trunk when there is no battery in the car?
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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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with the key
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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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And if you don't have the key, you will need to crawl into the rear hatch area, lift up the rear interior skirt and manually operate the latch.

But the key is a much more elegant solution.
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Old Feb 13, 2016 | 11:18 PM
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Elegant, and easier.
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 10:21 AM
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I can not turn the key. It would break.
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
And if you don't have the key, you will need to crawl into the rear hatch area, lift up the rear interior skirt and manually operate the latch.

But the key is a much more elegant solution.
Originally Posted by Frox
I can not turn the key. It would break.
Then get crawling...
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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the trunk lock is held in by a clip, and if you pop that and then the lock out, to open the trunk in the future, all you need to do it push down on a little tab
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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There's a good chance you can rescue that trunk lock by soaking it down with penetrating oil, waiting a few hours or days and then gently working it with the key.

And yes, patience is the "key".
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 05:14 AM
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I've had good luck removing the lock cylinders and soaking them in a jar of automatic trans fluid for a few days. Requires a lot of cleaning once the internals are free but if they're frozen, its a viable option. Every spring I use a graphite on each of my lock cylinders to ensure they stay functioning properly.
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