MAYDAY!!! My trunk is shut and wont open!!! How do I get it open if the button doesn't work?
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So the story goes....
I replaced my trunk lid this weekend. I tried the locking mechanism out several times to make sure it was working properly before I closed the lid. Fine. But the locking mechanism wasn't working properly (wasn't arming alarm and locking all doors) so I switched the mechanisms from my original trunk to the new one thinking this was the problem (it ended up being corroded connectors which I fixed) The problem is that I dont' think I adjusted the new mechanism properly or if I did it came out of adjustment and now I cant open my trunk. It locks/unlocks the doors, but when I push the lock cylinder it doesn't release so that I can open the trunk.
I appreciate any help on this matter, I am sure I am not the only one who's had this problem. If so, I guess I'll have to improvise a way out.
Thanks,
I replaced my trunk lid this weekend. I tried the locking mechanism out several times to make sure it was working properly before I closed the lid. Fine. But the locking mechanism wasn't working properly (wasn't arming alarm and locking all doors) so I switched the mechanisms from my original trunk to the new one thinking this was the problem (it ended up being corroded connectors which I fixed) The problem is that I dont' think I adjusted the new mechanism properly or if I did it came out of adjustment and now I cant open my trunk. It locks/unlocks the doors, but when I push the lock cylinder it doesn't release so that I can open the trunk.
I appreciate any help on this matter, I am sure I am not the only one who's had this problem. If so, I guess I'll have to improvise a way out.
Thanks,
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without tearing up the trunk lid....but I'm not sure that's very safe, esp in warm temps, should the kid get stuck in the trunk.
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The area circled is where you can grab one of the rods/links and manually trip the latch. I've subsequently done it to several cars at the junkyard and it's worked every time.
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Apparently my glove box button worked. I didn't know that the car had to be running for it to work. I opened her up and she was out of adjustment. Fixed her up, works beautifully. Thank god for that little button.
I appreciate all your help during this panic attack. Dave you can now remove your pic, for all those nervous 100 A6 owners out there.
Thanks,
Dustin
I appreciate all your help during this panic attack. Dave you can now remove your pic, for all those nervous 100 A6 owners out there.
Thanks,
Dustin