GM?
Draw down unit is prone to failure
Replace or adjust to proper close position and secure (will work as regular lock)
To access the trunk of a 2002 Hyundai Accent hatchback with a broken linkage, you can try folding down the rear seats if they are designed to do so. If the seats don’t provide access, you may need to remove the rear interior panel in the trunk area to reach the latch mechanism directly. Use a screwdriver or panel removal tool to carefully detach the panel and manually operate the latch. If these methods fail, consider consulting a professional locksmith or mechanic for assistance.
If the trunk of your 1999 Corolla is jammed and the remote release isn't working, you can try to access it through the back seat. Fold down the rear seats if possible, and reach into the trunk area to manually pull the trunk release lever or push the latch. If that doesn't work, you might need to use a slim jim or a coat hanger to manipulate the latch from the outside, but be cautious to avoid damaging the vehicle. If these methods fail, consider contacting a professional locksmith or mechanic for assistance.
If the trunk lock on a 1998 BMW E36 is jammed, you can try using a lubricant like WD-40 to spray into the lock mechanism to loosen any stuck components. If that doesn't work, you can access the trunk from the back seat by folding down the rear seats and reaching through to manually pull the trunk release lever or latch. If these methods fail, consider using a slim jim or a coat hanger to unlock the trunk, but be cautious to avoid damaging the vehicle. If all else fails, consulting a professional locksmith or mechanic may be necessary.
To open a locked trunk on a 1996 Dodge Neon without a key, you can try accessing the trunk via the back seat. Fold down the rear seats (if possible) to reach the trunk area and manually release the latch. If that doesn't work, you may need to use a slim jim or a similar tool to manipulate the lock mechanism from the outside, but this requires some skill and care to avoid damaging the car. If these methods fail, consider contacting a locksmith for assistance.
To fix a jammed trunk release, first check for any visible obstructions or debris blocking the latch. If there’s no obstruction, try using the key or remote to release the trunk multiple times, as this can sometimes reset the mechanism. If it still doesn’t work, you may need to access the trunk release mechanism from inside the vehicle or trunk, ensuring you inspect and lubricate any moving parts. If these steps fail, consulting a professional mechanic may be necessary.
If the key or trunk button isn't working, you can try using the manual key to unlock the trunk lock, if available. Alternatively, check if the back seat can be folded down to access the trunk from inside the car. If those options fail, you may need to call a locksmith or a professional to help open the trunk without causing damage.
Buick should be sued over this one. They admit in their manual that this trunk feature can easily break and they admit that it can kill you, yet they go ahead and implement it with just a warning in the manual that most people don't read. For whatever reason, the relay switch on the trunk motor can easily fail. I suppose it depends on what position the latch is in when it fails as to how serious the problem. I bought my Park Avenue used the other night knowing it had this problem and that I could solve it. Before I give the solution, here is what my local Buick dealer said "it's probably a bad motor and they cost hundreds of dollars". As I was removing the grey trunk liner from around the motor I touched the lever on the relay and the motor turned and latch went down. I closed the trunk and opened it again and the latch came up but I could never get it to go down again. So, I unplugged the wires going into the relay. I got a star driver and removed the screw that holds the relay to the motor and latch gear casing. That exposes two metal tabs that lead to the motor. I got a 9-volt battery (I keep them around for my smoke alarms) and two wires that I have with alligator clips on each end. I clipped the two wires to the motor leads and left the wires to hang out of the trunk then closed the trunk. I clipped one wire to the negative post of the battery and then touched the other wire to the positive. Nothing happened (visibly, but the motor was trying to push the latch up. it was already up). Then I switched the wire from the negative post to the positive post and touched the other wire to the negative. The latch lowered. If you make it go too low it won't easily close without slamming, but this method makes it easy to position the latch exactly where it needs to be. Then just pop the trunk and remove the wires. I left the relay switch off and the trunk now operates like a normal trunk. The latch has two tabs that flip a toggle switch as it raises and lowers. If you have the "trunk ajar" light lit and it won't go out (I either don't have one or it's burned out) then you should be able to plug the harness back into the relay but don't attach the relay to the motor. Just flip the switch down and the light will stay off.
To open the trunk of a 1991 Oldsmobile when the keys are locked inside, you can try using the back seat access if it has a fold-down feature. Alternatively, you might use a slim jim or a coat hanger to manipulate the trunk release mechanism through the gap between the trunk and the rear seats. If these methods fail, consider contacting a locksmith for assistance.
To open the trunk of a 2000 Saab 9-3 convertible with the top down, locate the trunk release button inside the vehicle, usually found on the driver's side near the door. If that doesn't work, you can also try using the key fob to unlock the trunk. Additionally, if the electronic mechanisms fail, you might need to access the trunk through the rear seats by folding them down, if applicable. Always consult the owner's manual for specific instructions tailored to your vehicle.
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse does not have a traditional hidden keyhole for trunk access. Instead, the trunk can typically be opened using the key fob, the button inside the vehicle, or by pressing the trunk release button on the trunk itself. If the electronic mechanisms fail, you may need to access the trunk through the rear seats, which can often be folded down for emergency access. For specific issues, consulting the owner’s manual or a dealership is recommended.
With the 1911A1 pistol, when assembling it, and you fail to line up the slide stop pin's latch with the hole in the frame, and rotate the slide stop, it will scratch the bluing at the take down hole. Scratched- by an idiot.
To open the trunk of a Lexus LS 430 without a key, you can try using the manual trunk release located inside the vehicle, usually near the driver's seat. If that’s not an option, you can access the trunk through the back seat by folding down the rear seats if they have a pass-through feature. If these methods fail, contacting a locksmith or a Lexus dealership for assistance is advisable.