HELP!!! I CAN'T OPEN MY CAR'S TRUNK W/ A DISCONNEC
03-14-2009, 08:10 PM
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Do you have the ski bag? If so, you should be able to remove the cassette and reach back and grab the "carjack" handle...
I assume when you say you tried to jumpstart the car, that means you tried to release the trunk electronically (with either the exterior switch above the license plate or the interior switch, if your car has one) while the jumper cables were connected between the two cars. If not, give it a try.
I assume when you say you tried to jumpstart the car, that means you tried to release the trunk electronically (with either the exterior switch above the license plate or the interior switch, if your car has one) while the jumper cables were connected between the two cars. If not, give it a try.
03-14-2009, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='817033' date='Mar 14 2009, 09:10 PM
Do you have the ski bag? If so, you should be able to remove the cassette and reach back and grab the "carjack" handle...
I assume when you say you tried to jumpstart the car, that means you tried to release the trunk electronically (with either the exterior switch above the license plate or the interior switch, if your car has one) while the jumper cables were connected between the two cars. If not, give it a try.
I assume when you say you tried to jumpstart the car, that means you tried to release the trunk electronically (with either the exterior switch above the license plate or the interior switch, if your car has one) while the jumper cables were connected between the two cars. If not, give it a try.
correct i tried to unlock the trunk with the key fob while the jumper cables were connected with another car.
03-15-2009, 08:05 AM
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Find the door lock/trunk fuse in the fuse block and apply 12V DC between a good ground on the car and the fuse terminal with the fuse in place or use a fuse tap.
03-15-2009, 08:19 AM
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Putting 12V at the jumper terminals should provide power in the same way a battery would. Using the key fob might not have worked if you didn't go through some kind of lock/unlock procedure. Did you try using the trunk switch on the car (instead of the fob)?
03-15-2009, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='816919' date='Mar 14 2009, 08:03 PM
I was working on the car and needed to disconnect the battery. I accidentally closed the trunk and now I can't get it to open. I've tried the following:
1) Used the manual key on the key hole by the trunk license plate
2) Tried to jump start the car from the terminal under the hood
I called roadside assistance and all they can suggest is to get it towed to the dealership which opens on monday!
Is there any way to open my car's trunk? Please HELP!!!
1) Used the manual key on the key hole by the trunk license plate
2) Tried to jump start the car from the terminal under the hood
I called roadside assistance and all they can suggest is to get it towed to the dealership which opens on monday!
Is there any way to open my car's trunk? Please HELP!!!
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03-15-2009, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by vwvwvw' post='817284' date='Mar 15 2009, 12:19 PM
Putting 12V at the jumper terminals should provide power in the same way a battery would.
03-15-2009, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='816919' date='Mar 14 2009, 09:03 PM
I was working on the car and needed to disconnect the battery. I accidentally closed the trunk and now I can't get it to open. I've tried the following:
1) Used the manual key on the key hole by the trunk license plate
2) Tried to jump start the car from the terminal under the hood
I called roadside assistance and all they can suggest is to get it towed to the dealership which opens on monday!
Is there any way to open my car's trunk? Please HELP!!!
1) Used the manual key on the key hole by the trunk license plate
2) Tried to jump start the car from the terminal under the hood
I called roadside assistance and all they can suggest is to get it towed to the dealership which opens on monday!
Is there any way to open my car's trunk? Please HELP!!!
03-15-2009, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 545felix' post='817299' date='Mar 15 2009, 09:45 AM
at least on the e39, the key would manually open the trunk but you had to turn HARD, and at least 90 degrees from center, if not more. don't remember if it was CW or CCW, but it was a large amount of force for a key. i'd try it now on mine but I'm not wanting to take off my trunk finisher to do so.
Ya thats what I thought too but I dont have one to try either...
Maybe someone can try...I cant imagine it being to difficult to get into the trunk w/out battery...