I've had my car for over half a year now and I have not been able to open the trunk with my ignition key. Is there a different key I should have or do you think something is just stuck in there?
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does the key turn (either way) when u try to open it?
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you're missing your master key, what you have is the vallet key, i have 2 keys one opens it one doesn't because its meant to be given to the vallet
This post has been edited by freddy121389: Sep 10, 2011 - 8:04 PM
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also, the vallet key's base is triangular. the master keys are rectangular.
another way to check is the vallet key cannot lock or open the passenger compartment.
if you can lock or open the passenger compartment, it is the cable then. thats should be an easy fix.
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It wont go in all the way nor will it turn. I'll have to try the glove box but I don't think it opens it. How would I get a "master" key?
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You could take the lock to a key making place. They charged me the equivilent of $50 american
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QUOTE (NYp8tBaller07 @ Sep 10, 2011 - 7:09 PM)
>It wont go in all the way nor will it turn. I'll have to try the glove box but I don't think it opens it. How would I get a "master" key?
if i were you, id go to the dealership
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if you can lock or open the passenger compartment, it is the cable then. thats should be an easy fix.
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for a new key, go to the dealer, they can make you a new one with your VIN number, price varies, by my local dealer charges 4 dollars for this.
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QUOTE (KeliErons @ Sep 12, 2011 - 4:17 AM)
>if you can lock or open the passenger compartment, it is the cable then. thats should be an easy fix.
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Thanks guys; it's not a big deal just wondering what I could do to get one that worked
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The lock cylinder is probably seized. Too much corrosion. The lock on the black Celica that I just swapped was the same way. The cylinder worked one day, and the next it didn't. I could stick the key in but not turn it. I could still open the trunk from inside the car but that was it. I took the lock cylinder to a locksmith to have it rebuilt and it cost me $130 because they had to order virtually every part new. However, assuming yours isn't as corroded, it should only cost about $30.
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not trying to thread hijack here but how hard is it to switch from cable to electric motor like the one that unlocks the doors
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QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Sep 12, 2011 - 5:00 PM)
>not trying to thread hijack here but how hard is it to switch from cable to electric motor like the one that unlocks the doors
to pop the trunk? you need the solenoid for that. search dustin's thread.
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