97 VDP trunk won't open - FIXED
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Did you try the key in the key barrel? If you get it open, look at the wiring on the right hinge and your probably gonna need to fix it there. Pull the loom back and cut out the zip ties and inspect for broken wires. I have seen plenty and there are even more helpful tips on the wiring repair here on the forum, but i have never seen a X300/308 not open from the key barrel.
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Remove license plate from vehicle, remove grommet from lower right(passenger) side of license plate holes in trunk lid.
Take a long thin screwdriver and slide it in and out towards the center of vehicle to try to push the latch inside.
I think I got luck it took me less than 3minutes the other day.
Others have bored large holes behind plate to get theirs open( i wouldnt do that to my car)
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hdfx81 (11-30-2011)
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Did you try the key in the key barrel? If you get it open, look at the wiring on the right hinge and your probably gonna need to fix it there. Pull the loom back and cut out the zip ties and inspect for broken wires. I have seen plenty and there are even more helpful tips on the wiring repair here on the forum, but i have never seen a X300/308 not open from the key barrel.
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If you get it open, look at the wiring on the right hinge and your probably gonna need to fix it there. Pull the loom back and cut out the zip ties and inspect for broken wires. I have seen plenty and there are even more helpful tips on the wiring repair here on the forum, but i have never seen a X300/308 not open from the key barrel.
Granted the hinge-wiring is a problem area...and good gouge to check it out....but I thought HD was saying his electric release was working just fine until he disconnected the battery. I'll admit to some puzzlement as to what the statement "...everything else works fine.." means.....does lead one to believe the battery is reconnected....but he can't do that until he gets the bootlid open again.....Glad to hear you got in through the license plate...Can't remember who...but I think we have a member around here who discovered his prev. owner didn't get this gouge....or else needed a Jag-colored sheet metal dinner plate......
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I left the trunk lid open until I connected the battery again, by everything else working I mean when I lock the doors w/ key the all doors lock, alarm arms the fuel filler door locks and when I unlock them the alarm disarms, the rear doors unlock and the fuel door unlocks. Nothing changes when I mess with the valet button and I cheked the fuse for the boot lock which is also for the antenna and that works fine.
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My trunk only has top
plate mounting holes. Has any one had success from top right hole???
plate mounting holes. Has any one had success from top right hole???
If your completely locked out of trunk:
Remove license plate from vehicle, remove grommet from lower right(passenger) side of license plate holes in trunk lid.
Take a long thin screwdriver and slide it in and out towards the center of vehicle to try to push the latch inside.
I think I got luck it took me less than 3minutes the other day.
Others have bored large holes behind plate to get theirs open( i wouldnt do that to my car)
Remove license plate from vehicle, remove grommet from lower right(passenger) side of license plate holes in trunk lid.
Take a long thin screwdriver and slide it in and out towards the center of vehicle to try to push the latch inside.
I think I got luck it took me less than 3minutes the other day.
Others have bored large holes behind plate to get theirs open( i wouldnt do that to my car)
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