This has happened to me. I've told wife, daughter and anyone else that
would lesion, NOT to unlock the trunk with the key. Unlock the drivers door
then open the trunk. I finally got mine open by messing with it, as in,
lock the drivers door, turn the key in the trunk lock and any other
combination of lockings and unlockings you can think of. I have drilled
out a couple on broken W123s (parts cars) as a final resort, you dont want
to go there. :-)
Regards Steve Van Cleve
Marrowstone Isl Wa
"85" Euro 240D 5 spd 110K
"79" 240D 5spd fresh tranny transplan
"82" Euro 300 TD non turbo, project wagon
"94" Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K
Subject: [MBZ] Trunk lock
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:11:13 -0400
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Help!
The trunk on my '83 300D won't open using vacuum or key and needed tools are
inside.
I've tried the Mighty-Vac on both lines going to the trunk lid and fuel door
by disconnecting each line from the four way connectors on the floor at the
right door.
I've tried both types of keys that came with the car. None of the keys will
turn the lock.
Does anyone know of a way to manually unlock the trunk?
The only alternative I can think of is taking it to a lock and key shop.
Thanks,
Gerry Archer
'83 240D and 300D
