trunk won't open

[ak_sn8k01]

If the same key is used ....the trunk lock mechanism may be hung up & graphite will prob free it up. Also good to have around the house for door locks, etc..

my two cents..

 

[97gtblue]

If the same key is used ....the trunk lock mechanism may be hung up & graphite will prob free it up. Also good to have around the house for door locks, etc..

my two cents..

yea mine gets hung up too, so some times i have to go throught the back seats and pull a piece off and stick a screwdriver in it.. i think i might try some graphite on mine.. good idea

 

[B's 96 GT]

what is graphite? are you talking about the kind of rock or something else?

 

[ak_sn8k01]

what is graphite? are you talking about the kind of rock or something else?

little info for ya. you might find it at your local auto store, etc

http://www.graphitestore.com/itemDetails.asp?item_id=1574&prd_id=34&cat_id=28&curPage=1

 

[Jinx]

Does the key work on the drivers door? If not, i'd say that someone replace the ignition lock on the steering column at some point.

 

[B's 96 GT]

yeah it works for everything else. i do believe i got the trunk to open once with the key and tried it again and it didn't work.

 

[B's 96 GT]

thanks for the link

 

[Jinx]

yeah it works for everything else. i do believe i got the trunk to open once with the key and tried it again and it didn't work.

In that case I'm with ak_sn8k01 on this one. You either have a key that is getting worn down, a lock with a tumbler getting worn down, or a lock with a tumbler getting stuck in an improper position. Try lubing the internals of the lock.