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How to Open the Trunk of a Car When a Key Doesnt Work

Most cars built today offer multiple ways to access the trunk. Remote controls, keys and manual trunk releases all allow access to the trunk compartment. When one or more of these methods becomes impossible due to a bad or lost key, accessing the trunk can be more of a challenge. However, there are ways to get into the trunk in desperate situations.

Instructions

1

Locate the trunk release button or latch located near the driver seat. Most current vehicles have a manual trunk release. The release is usually located on the left floorboard near the driver seat, on the driver door below the armrest area or on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

2

Fold down the back seat to access the trunk area and crawl into the trunk and pull the manual safety release. All vehicles built since 2002 are required to have a glow-in-the dark manual safely release in the trunk to prevent children or others from being accidentally locked in.

3

Contact a locksmith or your auto dealer. A locksmith will be able to pop open the lock and may be able to get a new key made for the lock. A dealership may be be able to create or order a new key if provided the vehicle identification number and proof of ownership. If the passenger compartment is also locked and inaccessible, contacting the dealer or a locksmith will help prevent damage being caused to the vehicle during attempts to get inside.

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