Trunk won’t open

[lorip713]

2013 FR-S. About 2 weeks ago, I bought some bushes for the yard. One tipped over on the drive home. I cleaned out a couple small pieces of mulch from the trunk latch. Now, I can’t open the trunk. When you press the trunk release on the dash or use the remote, you can hear it click like it’s going to open. I have been trying to pull it open as hard as I can but it won’t budge. Is there a way to pop it open without going to an auto body shop or the dealer? Thanks.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by lorip713

2013 FR-S. About 2 weeks ago, I bought some bushes for the yard. One tipped over on the drive home. I cleaned out a couple small pieces of mulch from the trunk latch. Now, I can’t open the trunk. When you press the trunk release on the dash or use the remote, you can hear it click like it’s going to open. I have been trying to pull it open as hard as I can but it won’t budge. Is there a way to pop it open without going to an auto body shop or the dealer? Thanks.

Use the physical key to unlock it. On the drivers side rear you will find a button. Push that and all should be good again.

[Leonardo]

I unhooked the plug on the back of that button.

Valet my car... Ha, that will never happen!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Use the physical key to unlock it. On the drivers side rear you will find a button. Push that and all should be good again.

YIKES ....... that was FAST .....


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

I unhooked the plug on the back of that button.

Valet my car... Ha, that will never happen!

But, some places, they will not let you park your own car ....... well, maybe that isn't so ...... in Oregon ......


humfrz

[lorip713]

Thanks for the replies but I should’ve mentioned in my original post that I did try to open it with the key and it won’t open.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by lorip713

Thanks for the replies but I should’ve mentioned in my original post that I did try to open it with the key and it won’t open.

hmmm.......Bubba suggests you spray the key (or inside the lock) with WD-40 or silicone spray and run the key in and out of the lock a few times (maybe the tumblers are stuck). Also, push the trunk lid up and down when you're trying to unlock it.

Come back.


humfrz

[Brink]

Originally Posted by lorip713

Thanks for the replies but I should’ve mentioned in my original post that I did try to open it with the key and it won’t open.

Yeah you said it clicks when you push the trunk release, as I recall it doesn't actually click if the security button has been engaged. Sounds like there's probably something stuck in the trunk latch preventing it from opening all the way. Have you tried having someone else push the trunk release and immediately pulling the trunk open yourself? I think the release just disengages the latch briefly so it may be a 2 person job to force it open.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by lorip713

Thanks for the replies but I should’ve mentioned in my original post that I did try to open it with the key and it won’t open.

OK push down firmly on the lid as you unlock it.

[MuseChaser]

Not to take issue w/ Humfrz, but do NOT use WD40 on your locks, unless you want to have to use it constantly from now until you bury your car. WD40 is a "works now for lubrication" product, but makes things way worse in the long run. It's a great cleaner, and it's also good for creating a barrier against water, but it's a terrible long-term lubricant.. it gums up, attracts dirt, and makes things worse. For locks, use graphite.

If your back seat is not firmly latched (and mine usually isn't), try yanking the back seat down, then crawling into the trunk and using the emergency white/yellow-ish manual release tab right near the latch. If/when you do eventually get your trunk open, don't latch your back seat anymore.. just in case!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

Not to take issue w/ Humfrz, but do NOT use WD40 on your locks, unless you want to have to use it constantly from now until you bury your car. WD40 is a "works now for lubrication" product, but makes things way worse in the long run. It's a great cleaner, and it's also good for creating a barrier against water, but it's a terrible long-term lubricant.. it gums up, attracts dirt, and makes things worse. For locks, use graphite............

Well, now, MuseChaser ...... since it's a slow day, here in Puyallup, I did some research on the concept of using WD-40 in door locks.

It appears that about 50% of the internet posters say it's good ...... and 50% say don't use it in locks.

Hell, MuseChaser , I donno , I'm going back to Bubba and suggest he stick to 3in1 oil or coal oil ........


humfrz

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, now, MuseChaser ...... since it's a slow day, here in Puyallup, I did some research on the concept of using WD-40 in door locks.

It appears that about 50% of the internet posters say it's good ...... and 50% say don't use it in locks.

Hell, MuseChaser , I donno , I'm going back to Bubba and suggest he stick to 3in1 oil or coal oil ........


humfrz

He's right Humfz, fish oil is good for getting tar off your car, and keeping Polaris missiles from rusting. Do not put in locks.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

He's right Humfz, fish oil is good for getting tar off your car, and keeping Polaris missiles from rusting. Do not put in locks.

OK, folks ...... I concede ........ no more WD-40 in locks.

I'll go back to the old fashioned way ....... just heat the key up with a cigarette lighter before inserting ......or, if you don't smoke ...... just spit on the key .......


humfrz

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