Trunk stuck?

[capri]

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]

What kind of Buick is it?

[capri]

49 super 4dr sedan

[njlimbaugh]

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]

Have you tried graphite?

[capri]

no I havn't tried graphite, after playing with it enough the handle came out but it's still locked

[Straight80]

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.