Trunk is stuck closed

svx0104 · #1 04-11-2007, 09:54 AM

i can not open my trunk anymore i tried to use the key it does not work should it be the same as the ignition

msvx95 · #2 04-11-2007, 10:12 AM

yes your ignition key should work....maybe the "cancel/open" switch got stuck...try pushing down on the trunk more, then use the key again....turn the key to the right as if you were locking it....it should release....

If you get it open spray the hinge with silicon spray or something...also I think the lock should be set to "cancel"

RSVX · #3 04-11-2007, 10:24 AM

Is your ignition key grey? If so, you have the Valet Key, and it will NOT open the trunk or the glove box.

svx0104 · #4 04-11-2007, 10:24 AM

key does not even turn and the safety switch is off well it is set to open by the little latch thing

svx0104 · #5 04-11-2007, 10:24 AM

ignition keys are black

RSVX · #6 04-11-2007, 10:26 AM

OK, does your ignition key unlock your doors? I suppose it possible the ignition system has been replaced, and you have a different key...

Do you have any other/extra keys?

svx0104 · #7 04-11-2007, 10:27 AM

just the stock subaru keys let me check the doors real quick

svx0104 · #8 04-11-2007, 10:32 AM

nope the keys do not work on the doors eaither the keys both have x's on them and one has a number 8326 dont knot if that has anything to do with it

msvx95 · #9 04-11-2007, 10:44 AM

ok, well my key works on all locks with the car including ignition.
You may very well have had the ignition replaced or some other locks.....
Dang that sucks.

lhopp77 · #10 04-11-2007, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svx0104

key does not even turn and the safety switch is off well it is set to open by the little latch thing

Did that key EVER open your trunk, or at least since you have owned it? And, if you can't get into your trunk, how do you know how the switch is set?? A common happening is a finger flipping the switch while you are in the process of closing the trunk. When this happens you are normally not aware of it.

Can you get into the trunk through the back seat or is that switch also in the lock position?

Lee

svx0104 · #11 04-11-2007, 10:46 AM

no that is how i seen the switch i crawled into the trunk and no the key never worked how would i tell if the ingnition has been changed

svx0104 · #12 04-11-2007, 11:02 AM

anybody gat a pic of a stock key

SVeXy96 · #13 04-11-2007, 11:26 AM

I have 2 black keys that came with my car...one has an x on it and the other has a y..the x key has no numbers and the y key has 8584. Both keys of mine lock and unlock everything on my car though I sometimes have problems with the x key getting temporarily stuck in my ignition. Don't know if this helps just saying my x key works fine and I believe its a stock key and not a remake.

svx0104 · #14 04-11-2007, 11:29 AM

I wonder what the numbers mean????

svx0104 · #15 04-11-2007, 01:36 PM

I got it about time Thank goodness for 3n1 oil that is all the lock on the trunk needed not so lucky on the doors though