View Full Version : Trunk stuck?


capri
04-04-2009, 04:47 PM
Hi guys, this is kind of an idiotic situation, but I locked my trunk and now the key wont turn back to unlock it, any clue on how to unlock it from the inside?

njlimbaugh
04-04-2009, 05:27 PM
What kind of Buick is it?

capri
04-04-2009, 05:45 PM
49 super 4dr sedan

njlimbaugh
04-04-2009, 10:53 PM
I'm not familiar with the 49, but it might be possible to take the screws out of either the lock handle assembly and/or the latch assembly from inside. Short of that the only thing that comes to mind is to drill out the lock cylinder from the outside. Start with about a 1/4 drill bit dead on center and increase the bit size until the tumblers fall out. It should then be possible to unlock it with a screwdriver, then find a new cylinder and rebuild the unit.

Muley Gil
04-06-2009, 02:06 AM
Have you tried graphite?

capri
04-06-2009, 02:38 PM
no I havn't tried graphite, after playing with it enough the handle came out but it's still locked

Straight80
05-08-2009, 06:37 PM
See if you can into the trunk from the rear seat rest. Remove the seat rest, remove the lock. Take the handle to a locksmith, and see what he can do. Or just take the car there.