I can turn the key normally but the lid won't open. I tried putting Jig-a-Loo in the keyhole, pushed down on the lid as I turned the key but nothing happens. Any ideas? 67 Parisienne. Thanks,
Leo
marshalldude said
Jul 21, 2013
is it possible to remove back seat crawl through and try to jimmy lock from inside just a thought
67custom said
Jul 21, 2013
Leo2+2 wrote:
I can turn the key normally but the lid won't open. I tried putting Jig-a-Loo in the keyhole, pushed down on the lid as I turned the key but nothing happens. Any ideas? 67 Parisienne. Thanks,
Leo
Sounds like the shaft that goes from the cylinder to the trunk lock fell off or broke, the only way I know how is to go in thru the back seat and turn the slot on the trunk lock, you should be able to reach it with some kind of extensions, or if the lock is defective then you have to remove the bolts holding the trunk lock again through the back seat.
Good Luck
Gerry P
427carl said
Jul 21, 2013
On some COP shows they have a thing that presses against the trunk and pops it open maybe call the Cops ?
Leo2+2 said
Jul 21, 2013
I had thought of removing theseat back and crawl in as a last resort ... but would like to avoid it. I'll eventually mention how I got this resolved!
Greaser said
Jul 21, 2013
For me....... the crawl through the back seat plan would most likely involve calling 911 and the fire department.
66 Grande guy said
Jul 21, 2013
Yup. get a nimble kid, save yourself a lot of cursing. Just make sure their parent knows what you are actually up to otherwise the explaining could involve a lot of bright lights!
beaumontswanted said
Jul 21, 2013
I pull the seat backrest and combine enough extensions taped together along with a 1/2 inch socket to undo the bolts for the catch. A longer ratchet will give good leverage, or use impact wrench.
Pontiacanada said
Jul 21, 2013
Make sure it's a cooler time of day and the car is in the shade before you crawl into the trunk. Bring your cellphone with you or have someone close by.
muttwood said
Jul 21, 2013
I was wondering if someone could snap a picture of their 68 latch assembly and post it here for Leo ?
Leo2+2 said
Jul 21, 2013
A photo of what to look for would indeed be helpful ... so I can explain to my son what to do. He's 11 and much smaller than me to get in ... and likes working with tools so that might be the way to go!
Leo2+2 said
Jul 21, 2013
Correction to Muttwood's comments ... it's a 67 not a 68 [althought the latch was probably the same.]
Leo2+2 said
Jul 21, 2013
I got it open, case closed!
Was easy to crawl in from the back after removing the convertible top well. I found the long steel rod that connects to the lock had fallen. I popped open the lid, now will repair the lock and that's it.
Thanks guys for all the help!
Leo
seventy2plus2 said
Jul 21, 2013
I just read this post this morning, and was going to comment re being a convertible. Going through the back seat isn't an option on a convertible but removing the well and going through there is. My buddy Rick (67rag396) had to get his daughter to go through the well to open the trunk on his when he first got his car in 1999.
I can turn the key normally but the lid won't open. I tried putting Jig-a-Loo in the keyhole, pushed down on the lid as I turned the key but nothing happens. Any ideas? 67 Parisienne. Thanks,
Leo
is it possible to remove back seat crawl through and try to jimmy lock from inside just a thought
Sounds like the shaft that goes from the cylinder to the trunk lock fell off or broke, the only way I know how is to go in thru the back seat and turn the slot on the trunk lock, you should be able to reach it with some kind of extensions, or if the lock is defective then you have to remove the bolts holding the trunk lock again through the back seat.
Good Luck
Gerry P
On some COP shows they have a thing that presses against the trunk and pops it open maybe call the Cops ?
I had thought of removing theseat back and crawl in as a last resort ... but would like to avoid it. I'll eventually mention how I got this resolved!
For me....... the crawl through the back seat plan would most likely involve calling 911 and the fire department.
Yup. get a nimble kid, save yourself a lot of cursing. Just make sure their parent knows what you are actually up to otherwise the explaining could involve a lot of bright lights!
I pull the seat backrest and combine enough extensions taped together along with a 1/2 inch socket to undo the bolts for the catch. A longer ratchet will give good leverage, or use impact wrench.
Make sure it's a cooler time of day and the car is in the shade before you crawl into the trunk. Bring your cellphone with you or have someone close by.
A photo of what to look for would indeed be helpful ... so I can explain to my son what to do. He's 11 and much smaller than me to get in ... and likes working with tools so that might be the way to go!
Correction to Muttwood's comments ... it's a 67 not a 68 [althought the latch was probably the same.]
I got it open, case closed!
Was easy to crawl in from the back after removing the convertible top well. I found the long steel rod that connects to the lock had fallen. I popped open the lid, now will repair the lock and that's it.
Thanks guys for all the help!
Leo
I just read this post this morning, and was going to comment re being a convertible. Going through the back seat isn't an option on a convertible but removing the well and going through there is. My buddy Rick (67rag396) had to get his daughter to go through the well to open the trunk on his when he first got his car in 1999.