Ok my trunk lever switch by my front seat doesn't work anymore. Trouble is I cannot get into my trunk to fix it as I have never had a key for the trunk. I want to just get a replacement key for the trunk. Any suggestions about the best course to take get this fixed cheap?
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Gotta be someplace that can make a key for it.Comment -
I'm sure there is but I don't want to get raped by some dealer if possible.Comment -
LOL
I never heard of this before
Just use a crow bard and pry the trunk openComment -
Geezus JJ...I'm not ready to junk the car just yet.
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Doesn't the key that starts the car also opens the trunk?Comment -
No..two different keys. Person I bought the car from said she had no trunk key and I would just have to use the trunk release lever.Originally posted by DrunkHorseplayerComment -
pull the lever repeatly and have someone lightly bang the trunk lid...maybe it will pop open...otherwise...pull the lock out with a dent puller ...put a screwdriver in the hole and turn and it will open...then order a lock from the dealer and install it...Comment -
My trunk wouldn't open a few months ago. I had to get a new trunk assembly kit or some shit like that. $500.00 on a C350.המוסד
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Originally posted by flyingillini
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Couldn't I just order a replacement key from the dealer or a locksmith? This can't be that complicated.Comment -
Never heard of thisComment -
Nothing like another gambler with a banged up car
Keith we all have issues like thisComment -
You crack me up JJ.
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what kind of car ?
does the key have a chip ?Comment -
95 Toyota Corolla...I doubt it Doug.Comment -
Find a forum for Toyota owners someone there will now. This method works great for me.Originally posted by Keith RichardComment -
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Thanks Doug.I'll check it out.Comment -
answer might be here
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I guess I'm off to the dealer. A 95 wouldn't have a key chip would it?Comment -
Probably not and the chip is for the ignition, sounds like you can get a non-chipped master for cheap.Originally posted by Keith Richard
You might even catch a Toyota dealer open in Hawaii now, if you want to make use of free long distance !
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they cut it on the spot. and it is 100+ if it was a newer car with a chip key but even then you can get a non chip key cut- it just wont start the car. but 1st gen avalons dont have chip keys. not every dealer cuts keys by the vin but most do. good luck. it sucks u locked your keys in the trunk been there.Comment -
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I wonder if that is like SBR points ?Comment -
I have had the problem for a few weeks now. I figured I would have to go through a dealer then. Thanks again.Comment -
Keith what the fuk is going on here??
We are all trying to get out of fukkin debt and your worried about your fukkin trunk??
Who gives a fuk about it?? Keith is their anything in it???
Hey pal when you drive a 79 Chevy things like ths fukkin happen
I bet when you drive down your streets everyone looks at the banged up car
Hey Keith I bet your one of those guys with plastic on their windows because their busted out
Hey I swear if you continue this thread I will get your fukkin trunk open by putting a fukkin sledge hammer to itComment -
you dont need the trunk, just put anything you want to transport in the back seat
either that or get a job/quit gambling and save up for a fix/new carComment -
Mike exactly!!!!!!
Solid post!!!!Comment -
JJ other than the kilos not much is in there I think.Comment -
I know how annoying this is. My girlfriend has the exact same problem except she doesn't own a car.
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Originally posted by mrmarketI know how annoying this is. My girlfriend has the exact same problem except she doesn't own a car.
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Here's another way....
drive crazy, get stopped by Po-Lice, when Po-Lice ask to search car, give permission. Then you'll get trunk opened for free !Comment -
take back seat out and you might be able to have access to trunk,,,release trunk then repair cableComment -
If the dealer will cut a key for $20...I'd do that long before fvcking around removing seats to bet access.
Its a 15 year old beater, you just want to get in the trunk via key or release from cabin or whatever.
I've had several beater corrollas myself....like 70's models in the mid/late 80's. I had one I bought for $200 with 220k+ miles, drove it for a year+...never did anything but change oil...ran it to 250K and sold it for $300 !Comment -
This had me in tearsOriginally posted by jjgold
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Hey Keith, check the lever that releases the trunk, the cable may have just become disconnected. These toyotas have a little clip that the cable slides into, if it's broken, you can use a pair of vise grip type plyers to grab the cable and pull it so the trunk will release and open. Most of the time it is the lever that breaks and not the cable. You might be able to find one in a salvage yard.
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